This program provides emergency assistance for food, rent, and utilities.

(The Social Service office is located in classroom #3 of the school building.)

• Must be living within parish boundaries or be a registered parishioner.
• ID is required to receive services.
• Those seeking utility or rent assistance must have a disconnection notice.
• Those seeking rent assistance must live in public housing (SAHA) and have an eviction notice.

Case managers are provided to empower refugees to better acculturate and integrate into the local community and American Lifestyle. Services provided: assistance with housing, Food Stamp applications, Medicaid renewals, transportation, interpretations services, school registration and instructional orientations to teach self-sufficiency.

This program is for REFUGEES ONLY.

Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) is a state-funded, employment-based cash assistance program.

RCA is for clients who are not eligible for assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Assistance is available for the first eight months after arrival in the United States.

For additional information please call 210-242-3137 and speak with the program director, Juliana Horn.

This program is for REFUGEES ONLY.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five.

WIC is able to provide contactless service for current and new participants.

For more information call (210) 207-4650 or email: [email protected].

To participate you must be a:

• Pregnant woman
• Postpartum woman (up to six months after delivery)
• Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after delivery)
• Parents (including single mothers and fathers), step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of children under age 5.
• Meet Household Income: Texas WIC Income Guidelines (If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.)
• U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement for eligibility.
  You may attend the clinic of your choice.

Case managers can assist individuals and families with accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities.

This ministry will help families get the help they need.

We provide confidential, personal assistance to Veterans, family members, caregivers and widows to help locate or resolve unmet needs that other programs may not support.

Our services includes outreach to both active military, Veterans and their families from all wars, conflicts and periods of service. Our model is simple, if you or your loved one served our country, let us serve you now!

Free.

The purpose of the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program is to give children the best possible start by providing optimal nutrition during critical development stages.

Goals of our WIC services:

• Reduce complications during pregnancy.
• Increase the number of breastfeeding mothers.
• Reduce iron-deficiency anemia.
• Decrease the number of low birth weight and premature infants.
• Improve the growth and development of young children.

You don’t have to wait until your baby is born to apply for WIC services. Under WIC guidelines, pregnant mothers may receive:

• Nutritional foods
• Nutritional education
• Access to other programs

After your baby is born, WIC may provide:

• Breast-feeding support such as correct techniques and breast pumps
• Supplemental formula

Nutrition and Breastfeeding Classes: WIC offers group classes, individual counseling sessions, self-paced lessons, and online nutrition and breastfeeding classes. Online WIC classes can be found at https://texaswic.org/online-classes. Once you complete the class online, you can bring in your certificate to your WIC appointment to receive credit and update your benefits.

Who is eligible?

• Texas residents
• Pregnant women
• New mothers (breast-feeding or formula-feeding)
• Children under the age of five

Other important eligibility information:

• Proof of pregnancy is not required.
• Medicaid eligibility is not required.
• Income guidelines are higher than guidelines for Medicaid or food stamps.
• Eligibility lasts from pregnancy up to one year and for children up to five years.
• Please visit https://texaswic.org/apply to find out more information on how to qualify for WIC services and what is needed for your first WIC appointment.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five.

WIC is able to provide contactless service for current and new participants.

For more information call (210) 207-4650 or email: [email protected].

To participate you must be a:

• Pregnant woman
• Postpartum woman (up to six months after delivery)
• Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after delivery)
• Parents (including single mothers and fathers), step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of children under age 5.
• Meet Household Income: Texas WIC Income Guidelines (If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.)
• U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement for eligibility.

You may attend the clinic of your choice.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five.

WIC is able to provide contactless service for current and new participants.

For more information call (210) 207-4650 or email: [email protected].

To participate you must be a:

• Pregnant woman
• Postpartum woman (up to six months after delivery)
• Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after delivery)
• Parents (including single mothers and fathers), step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of children under age 5.
• Meet Household Income: Texas WIC Income Guidelines (If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.)
• U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement for eligibility.

You may attend the clinic of your choice.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five.

WIC is able to provide contactless service for current and new participants.

For more information call (210) 207-4650 or email: [email protected].

To participate you must be a:

• Pregnant woman
• Postpartum woman (up to six months after delivery)
• Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after delivery)
• Parents (including single mothers and fathers), step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of children under age 5.
• Meet Household Income: Texas WIC Income Guidelines (If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.)
• U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement for eligibility.

You may attend the clinic of your choice.

Services:

• WIC
• WIC Nutrition Program

We are currently doing curbside delivery. Please call us at (210) 924-6004 when you arrive.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five.

WIC is able to provide contactless service for current and new participants.

For more information call (210) 207-4650 or email: [email protected].

To participate you must be a:

• Pregnant woman
• Postpartum woman (up to six months after delivery)
• Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after delivery)
• Parents (including single mothers and fathers), step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of children under age 5.
• Meet Household Income: Texas WIC Income Guidelines (If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.)
• U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement for eligibility.

You may attend the clinic of your choice.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five.

WIC is able to provide contactless service for current and new participants.

For more information call (210) 207-4650 or email: [email protected].

To participate you must be a:

• Pregnant woman
• Postpartum woman (up to six months after delivery)
• Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after delivery)
• Parents (including single mothers and fathers), step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of children under age 5.
• Meet Household Income: Texas WIC Income Guidelines (If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.)
• U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement for eligibility.

You may attend the clinic of your choice.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five.

WIC is able to provide contactless service for current and new participants.

For more information call (210) 207-4650 or email: [email protected].

To participate you must be a:

• Pregnant woman
• Postpartum woman (up to six months after delivery)
• Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after delivery)
• Parents (including single mothers and fathers), step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of children under age 5.
• Meet Household Income: Texas WIC Income Guidelines (If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.)
• U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement for eligibility.

You may attend the clinic of your choice.

The purpose of the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program is to give children the best possible start by providing optimal nutrition during critical development stages.

Goals of our WIC services:

• Reduce complications during pregnancy.
• Increase the number of breastfeeding mothers.
• Reduce iron-deficiency anemia.
• Decrease the number of low birth weight and premature infants.
• Improve the growth and development of young children.

You don’t have to wait until your baby is born to apply for WIC services. Under WIC guidelines, pregnant mothers may receive:

• Nutritional foods
• Nutritional education
• Access to other programs

After your baby is born, WIC may provide:

• Breast-feeding support such as correct techniques and breast pumps
• Supplemental formula

Nutrition and Breastfeeding Classes: WIC offers group classes, individual counseling sessions, self-paced lessons, and online nutrition and breastfeeding classes. Online WIC classes can be found here. Once you complete the class online, you can bring in your certificate to your WIC appointment to receive credit and update your benefits.

Who is eligible?

• Texas residents
• Pregnant women
• New mothers (breast-feeding or formula-feeding)
• Children under the age of five

Other important eligibility information:

• Proof of pregnancy is not required.
• Medicaid eligibility is not required.
• Income guidelines are higher than guidelines for Medicaid or food stamps.
• Eligibility lasts from pregnancy up to one year and for children up to five years.
• Click here for more information on how to qualify for WIC services and what is needed for your first WIC appointment.

Services

• Pediatrics
• Family Practice
• Counseling
• Dental
• Optometry
• WIC
• WIC Nutrition Program

Patients are required to wear a face mask before entering the clinic.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five.

WIC is able to provide contactless service for current and new participants.

For more information call (210) 207-4650 or email: [email protected].

To participate you must be a:

• Pregnant woman
• Postpartum woman (up to six months after delivery)
• Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after delivery)
• Parents (including single mothers and fathers), step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of children under age 5.
• Meet Household Income: Texas WIC Income Guidelines (If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.)
• U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement for eligibility.

You may attend the clinic of your choice.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five.

WIC is able to provide contactless service for current and new participants.

For more information call (210) 207-4650 or email: [email protected].

To participate you must be a:

• Pregnant woman
• Postpartum woman (up to six months after delivery)
• Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after delivery)
• Parents (including single mothers and fathers), step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of children under age 5.
• Meet Household Income: Texas WIC Income Guidelines (If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.)
• U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement for eligibility.

You may attend the clinic of your choice.

Services:

• WIC
• WIC Nutrition Program

We are currently doing curbside delivery. Please call us at (210) 924-6004 when you arrive.

The Official WIC (Women, Infants, Children) program is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk. Fathers can also bring their children to apply for WIC. You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed.

Check the Income Guidelines Table to see if you are eligible for WIC.

Fees vary, call for information.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five.

WIC is able to provide contactless service for current and new participants.

For more information call (210) 207-4650 or email: [email protected].

To participate you must be a:

• Pregnant woman
• Postpartum woman (up to six months after delivery)
• Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after delivery)
• Parents (including single mothers and fathers), step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of children under age 5.
• Meet Household Income: Texas WIC Income Guidelines (If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.)
• U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement for eligibility.

You may attend the clinic of your choice.

Do you need financial assistance for overdue bills, repairs, or other critical family needs? If you are active duty, deployed, a veteran, or are a wounded, ill or injured service member or veteran with a service connected wound, illness or injury, and meet our criteria, you may be eligible for assistance from Operation Homefront’s Critical Financial Assistance.

Click here for eligibility requirements.

Click here for application and program information.

The Emergency Cash Assistance program provides cash assistance of up to $250 to allow single mothers to buy groceries and essentials and pay utility bills, etc. (When funds are available)

This program is for single mothers.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society assists our families in need within our parish community. They operate a food pantry and also process requests for utility assistance. They have a Thanksgiving Food Drive that provides a special Thanksgiving dinner for needy families. They also organize and sponsor the Angel Tree gift program during the Christmas season, where they collect gifts from the parishioners, wrap them and distribute to those in need.

Food Pantry Requirements:

• Must reside within parish boundary.
• Must have valid ID.
• Application with household members and information filled out during food distribution.

Free.

At the MCECC we understand the financial burdens a family may face from time to time, especially during times of economic uncertainty. While we rely entirely on donations, we do our very best in providing financial assistance to our congregants on a case-by-case basis. Assistance is not limited to providing funds for families in need, assisting with utility payments, or even rent.

The purpose of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is to give children the best possible start by providing optimal nutrition during critical development stages.

Goals of our WIC services:

• Reduce complications during pregnancy.
• Increase the number of breastfeeding mothers.
• Reduce iron-deficiency anemia.
• Decrease the number of low birth weight and premature infants.
• Improve the growth and development of young children.

You don’t have to wait until your baby is born to apply for WIC services. Under WIC guidelines, pregnant mothers may receive:

• Nutritional foods
• Nutritional education
• Access to other programs

After your baby is born, WIC may provide:

• Breast-feeding support such as correct techniques and breast pumps
• Supplemental formula

Nutrition and Breastfeeding Classes: WIC offers group classes, individual counseling sessions, self-paced lessons, and online nutrition and breastfeeding classes. Online WIC classes can be found at here. Once you complete the class online, you can bring in your certificate to your WIC appointment to receive credit and update your benefits.

Who is eligible?

• Texas residents
• Pregnant women
• New mothers (breast-feeding or formula-feeding)
• Children under the age of five

Other important eligibility information:

• Proof of pregnancy is not required.
• Medicaid eligibility is not required.
• Income guidelines are higher than guidelines for Medicaid or food stamps.
• Eligibility lasts from pregnancy up to one year and for children up to five years.
• Please click here to find out more information on how to qualify for WIC services and what is needed for your first WIC appointment.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ George Ricks School Based Health Centers provide pediatric primary health care and dental services.

Services include:

• Diagnosis and treatment of simple illness or injury
• Immunizations
• Well-child exams
• Physical exams
• Sports physicals
• Health promotion and education
• Prescription assistance
• Preventative dental care including examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants
• Dental treatment including fillings, extractions and endodontic treatment available
• Sports mouthguards (in school colors)
• Counseling for students and their families
• Support groups
• Case management services
• Food assistance
• Assistance with Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP applications
• Referrals to other community resources
• Rent and utilities assistance for families of students

This program is for children enrolled in the Marion and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School Districts, as well as their siblings up to age 21.

Project 10:27 INC is a non-profit focused on providing one-on-one Christ-centered care to people in need throughout the community.

Through the development and heavy investment in one-on-one relationships, we offer care to those who are experiencing difficult times in life such as grief, chronic or terminal illness, loneliness, and food insecurity.

We have a particular passion for engaging senior adults who are homebound or transportation challenged. We intend to make this most vulnerable group our first priority.  

To effectively serve them, we prioritize the development of the relationship and are dedicated to building trust by staying in weekly contact with each beneficiary. Through telephone contact, Zoom meetings, and face-to-face encounters in their home we aim for deep conversations, we offer prayer and Bible study while investing in a meaningful friendship.

Through partnerships with area businesses and churches, we intend to meet other needs such as routinely providing food, Bibles, and personal hygiene items while seeking the ability to connect those we serve with those who are willing to help.

We need your help in the following ways:

• Volunteers
• Deliver food bags to seniors homes
• Make phone calls to seniors
• Sending cards and letters to seniors
• Gather needed supplies such as personal hygiene items and specific food items
• Perform basic handyman services at a Seniors home
• Mow a lawn / Pick up leaves
• Bookkeeping duties (2 hours per week)
• Social Media (3 hours per week)
• Financial supporters who will contribute $50 - $100 per month

Click here to become a monthly financial supporter

Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ George Ricks School Based Health Centers provide pediatric primary health care and dental services.

Services include:

• Diagnosis and treatment of simple illness or injury
• Immunizations
• Well-child exams
• Physical exams
• Sports physicals
• Health promotion and education
• Prescription assistance
• Preventative dental care including examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants
• Dental treatment including fillings, extractions and endodontic treatment available
• Sports mouthguards (in school colors)
• Counseling for students and their families
• Support groups
• Case management services
• Food assistance
• Assistance with Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP applications
• Referrals to other community resources
• Rent and utilities assistance for families of students

This program is for children enrolled in the Marion and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School Districts, as well as their siblings up to age 21.