Community & Government Resources

Covid-19 Relief Resource List

Courtesy of the North Austin Muslim Community Center – If you need any help navigating these resources, text (713) 261-3553 with your name and question.

Additional resources can be found on the Austin city website.

Austin Asian Community Health Initiative
Healthcare and social services enrollment.
Phone: 512-739-3465
E-mail: nisreen@aachi.org
Austin Diaper Bank
Diaper Pick-Up Day for Families each Friday
Address: 8711 Burnet Road Building B (in the back)
Phone: 512-710-7232
E-mail: info@austindiapers.org
Austin Health and Human Services Department (HHSD)
Homeless prevention and rapid rehousing program. This program provides emergency funding to help people pay their rent, housing, and other expenses.
Phone: (512) 972-5011 or (512)-972-5780
Austin Tenant's Council
Provides counseling related to the eviction process, tenant-landlord issues, mediates disputes, provides workshops, and identifies fair housing issues to resolve or minimize discriminatory housing practices.
Phone: 512-474-7006;
Website: www.centraltexasfoodbank.org
Central Texas Food Bank
Free food assistance - They do NOT have Halal meat.
Phone: (512) 282-2111
Website: www.centraltexasfoodbank.org
City of Austin Financial Support Plus 1 Program
Plus 1 fund provides emergency financial help if you are having temporary difficulty paying utility bills. Customers may also contribute to this fund via their monthly utility bills.
Phone: (512) 494-9400
CommUnity Care
Healthcare services for uninsured individuals; for people experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms (e.g. fever, cough, shortness of breath) CommUnityCare will triage people over the phone and send them to the appropriate location. People with no established provider should call the number above rather than come in to a clinic to prevent any potential spread of the virus.
Phone: 512-978-8775
Website: www.communitycaretx.org
Connect ATX
Food service - various food pantries assistance in your area.
Website: www.connectatx.unitedwayaustin.org/v2/favorites/public/covid-food
General Resources
General resources for food, health & housing.
Phone: Dial 2-1-1
Website: www.211texas.org
website to locate resources near you: www.findhelp.org
Greater Austin Muslim Relief Committee (GAMRC)
Receive financial assistance with rent, utilities, bills, and food assistance
Phone: 210-338-0541
Website: www.austinmosque.org/gamrc
General Resources
General resources for food, health & housing.
Phone: Dial 2-1-1
Website: www.211texas.org
website to locate resources near you: www.findhelp.org
Greater Austin Muslim Relief Committee (GAMRC)
Receive financial assistance with rent, utilities, bills, and food assistance
Phone: 210-338-0541
Website: www.austinmosque.org/gamrc
Integral Care
Psychiatric and mental health services; drug & alcohol treatment.
Phone: 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 512-472-HELP (4357)
Meals on Wheels & More Congregant Meal Program
Free meals delivered for elderly 60 and above
Website: www.austintexas.gov
Muslim Community Support Services (MCSS)
Provides fianancial assistance with rent, utilities, bills; food assistance; MCSS is a Plus 1 Partner - have access to funding to help pay City of Austin utility bills
E-mail: info@mcssaustin.org
Phone: 512-240-2247
NAMCC Drive-Thru
Drive-Thru FREE grocery event EVERY SUNDAY- By Registration ONLY. Link will be posted on the website on Friday at 2:00PM and on NAMCC Facebook page.
Website: www.namcc.org
NAMCC Humanitarian Assistance
Providing humanitarian assistance. TEXT message ONLY (no phone calls): 512 900 6402. Text the following details: Language, Name, Good time for us to call you back
Phone: Text ONLY (512) 900 - 6402
NAMCC & ICNA Relief Austin
If you or someone you know is in need, you will be contacted to verify eligibility, come and we will deliver the basic food supplies from our food pantry.
Priority will be given to: Individuals having financial difficulties, elderly over 60 years, and individuals with medical conditions that prevents you to go grocery shopping
Contact: Text ONLY 512-931-4090: full name, address, preferred language
Nueces Mosque Petite Pantry
Pantry hours: open 24/7; access food and personal hygiene items
Contact: 1906 Nueces St. Austin, 78705
Peace Bakery and Deli Drive-Thru
Drive-Thru FREE bread event EVERY DAY- 11AM-3PM
Contact: 11220 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas, 78753
Texas Workforce Commission
Apply for Unemployment Benefits:
Website: www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits-services
Travis County - Family Support Services
Utility assistance, Rent and mortgage assistance, Home repair/weatherization referrals, Licensed social work and case, management services, Burial services, Bread donation program Senior lunch program by Meals on Wheels, Online application site for SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, with TxHHSC Community Partner Program
Website: www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/individuals-families/apply
Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Supportive employment services
Website: www.wfscapitalarea.com
First Step In - Resources for Refugees, Immigrants, Asylum Seekers
Good website with information and resources for refugees, new immigrants and asylum seekers in the Austin area:
Website: www.firststepin.org
Austin Bill Help
Are you having trouble paying your electricity or water bill? You can get help with your utility bill here.
Website: www.austinbillhelp.com
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