Resources in and around the Community
River of Life Church
1247 E Main St, Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-1015
Services: Food Pantry
Eligibility: Eastland County Residents
Cost: Free
When: 3rd Saturday of every month
Where: the church site
First United Methodist Church
215 S. Mulberry, Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-1289
(254) 629-2132 Food Pantry
Services: Food Pantry
Assistance with utility bills
Eligibility: Eastland County residents and have to have photo ID
When: Food Pantry is Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 pm
Utilities assistance is every six months call on Tuesday and Thursdays at 10 am – 12 pm/ 1pm – 3 pm
Where: Food Pantry is caddy corner from church
First Baptist Church
405 S Seaman St, Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-3355
Services: Food Pantry
Closet Angels
Eligibility: No requirements
Cost: Free
When: Food Pantry is whenever
Closet Angels 5 PM – 7 PM Wednesdays (will open if needed if there is staff)
Where: At the church and across the Street
Limit: Food Pantry is once every 3 months per family
Closet Angels is one bag full every month per family
Meals on Wheels
110 N Ostrom Ave, Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-8845
Services: Delivered lunch only meals
When: Monday thru Friday
Eligibility: Eastland residents within city limits only
Have to have a disability/hardship whether temporary or permanent
Cost: $3.50 per meal
There is a sliding scale fee (if person makes under 13K a year, it is free)
Open Door
(254) 442-3000
Where: 1906 TX-206, Cisco, TX 76437
When: M & W 10AM-5:30PM
T & T 10AM-8PM
F 10:30AM-12PM Mommy group only
S-S Closed
Services: Parenting Classes
Cooking Lessons
Adult Anger Sessions
Self Esteem Classes
GED Classes
Financial Peace
CPR Classes
Grief Classes
Love & Respect Classes before and after marriage (earn $60 towards marriage license)
The Baby Boutique up to size 10
Monthly Assistance is for children only and gets 3 outfits per child every month plus one pair of shoes and one dozen diapers or pullups (this is just filling out paper work and not attending)
Nurse on staff (free pregnancy tests and sonograms)
Free handmade baby blanket and diaper bags for new mom/baby
Eligibility: Anyone and any income
Cost: Free
Additional Information: GED, Financial, CPR and Cooking Classes are group activities
Eastland Police Department
416 S Seaman St., Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-1700
Services: Bicycle Helmet
When: Anytime dependent on availability
Eligibility: Helmets for kid’s and adult
Cost: Free
Eastland Crisis Center
102 S Seaman St, Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-3223
Services: Waivers for Gas and Electric
Financial Assistance for housing (have to have a job)
Financial Planning
Counseling
Transport to Shelter, DPS, DHS, etc.
Bus and Plane tickets to help relocate
Legal Assistance
Eligibility: Eastland County Residents only
Have to be the victim of abuse whether sexual or domestic
Cost: Free
Central Texas Opportunities, Inc.
(325) 625-4167
Services: Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) - Disabled/Elderly component of CEAP is for the low to moderate income elderly and disabled that are on a limited income and can’t pay utility bills.
Cooling Equipment and Heating Equipment - Aid may even be offered to help clean, repair, clean, or replace inefficient cooling or heating and appliances and help people become energy efficient.
Energy Crisis component is for someone in a crisis and facing a disconnection. Or if you are faced with a shortage of your power source this may be able to help.
Head Start - A free program to help children develop. Families and individuals who also participate in Head Start will also receive access to nutritional information, social services, assistance with GED preparation or other educational needs, , dental and medical screens for the children, resource referral, parenting and social skills training, etc.
Housing and Rent Help - Some funds from the CSBG fund may be able to help prevent evictions and deal with housing issues. At the least learn about a number of local and national based rental assistance programs. Read more on rental programs.
Western and Central Texas housing programs are extensive. They include transitional units and emergency shelter. Families can receive basic needs as well, such as food, information on financial assistance and deposits programs, and ongoing case management.
Eligibility: Eastland, McCulloch and Runnels Texas
Temporary Shelter/Housing in Abilene
Abilene Transition Center
303 S. Pioneer Dr. Ste 200
Abilene, Texas 79605
325-692-4501
www.discoverbcfs.net
Services: Provides transitional living for young adult MALES 18-23
Bridge 2 Home
801 S Treadaway BLVD
Abilene, Texas 79602
325-677-4673
www.abilenehopehaven.org
Services: Individuals and couples with or without children who are living on the streets, a place not meant for human habitation, in emergency shelter (including motels paid for by a third party), or who are fleeing domestic violence
Family Care Program
501 Ben Richey Drive
Abilene, Texas 79602
325-692-2500
www.benrichey.org
Services: Provides a home for single mothers and their children to live in while the mother works on her education and/or works to save money so the family can live independently.
Hendrick Home for Children
2578 Jeannette St.
Abilene, Texas 79602
325-692-0112
www.hendrickhome.org
Services: Assists parents by providing housing, utilities, food, counseling, phone service and an opportunity to further their educational goals. Encourages parents to work toward economic self-sufficiency so they might be able to provide an appropriate standard of living for themselves and their children.
Harmony Family Services
305 Grape St.
Abilene, Texas 79604
325-672-7200
www.HarmonyFamilyServices.org
Services: Provides emergency shelter care for children 5-17 who are victims of abuse/neglect and provides temporary shelter for homeless children and youth. Services include 24 hour care and supervision, educational services, medical screening, recreational activities, and individual/family counseling. Children can call for themselves
Electric, other
Eastland County Courthouse
100 West Main St.
Eastland, Texas 76448
254-629-1263
Services: Provides assistance with electric bills, water bills, gas bills, propane, rent, and or prescriptions when funding is available.
Eligibility/Requirements: ONCE per year-Prescription or utility bill and ID.
Texas Military Family Access Project
240 Cypress St. Ste 100
Abilene, Texas 79604
325-673-8211
Services: Provides confidential assistance to military qualified individuals and families with health and welfare issues such as child care, transportation, utilities, respite care, food, shelter, medical and mental health assistance through the Basic Needs Network.
Eligibility: Active and former military personnel serving in Iraq/Afghanistan and their immediate families
Your Texas Benefits
www.yourtexasbenefits.com
Prescreen online and apply online (Emergency services are available by applying in person and meeting certain criteria: Your gross monthly income plus any cash that you have on hand or in the bank is less than your rent plus your utilities or Your gross monthly income is less than $150 and any cash that you have on hand or in the bank is less than $100 or You earn your income from migrant or seasonal farm work and any cash that you have on hand or in the bank is less than $100)
Services available: SNAP=Monthly Food Assistance
TANF=Monthly cash amount to families
ONE TIME TANF=A once a year cash amount to a family with a child under 18 that has experienced a crisis such as losing a job, losing a home, or medical emergency.
TANF for GRANPARENTS= A payment of $1,000 to a grandparent caring for a child. This help can be given to a grandparent only one time.
CHIPS and Medicaid=can assist with medical bills and health care.
School Supplies/Clothes=TANF eligible children can receive 30.00 in August
1247 E Main St, Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-1015
Services: Food Pantry
Eligibility: Eastland County Residents
Cost: Free
When: 3rd Saturday of every month
Where: the church site
First United Methodist Church
215 S. Mulberry, Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-1289
(254) 629-2132 Food Pantry
Services: Food Pantry
Assistance with utility bills
Eligibility: Eastland County residents and have to have photo ID
When: Food Pantry is Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 pm
Utilities assistance is every six months call on Tuesday and Thursdays at 10 am – 12 pm/ 1pm – 3 pm
Where: Food Pantry is caddy corner from church
First Baptist Church
405 S Seaman St, Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-3355
Services: Food Pantry
Closet Angels
Eligibility: No requirements
Cost: Free
When: Food Pantry is whenever
Closet Angels 5 PM – 7 PM Wednesdays (will open if needed if there is staff)
Where: At the church and across the Street
Limit: Food Pantry is once every 3 months per family
Closet Angels is one bag full every month per family
Meals on Wheels
110 N Ostrom Ave, Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-8845
Services: Delivered lunch only meals
When: Monday thru Friday
Eligibility: Eastland residents within city limits only
Have to have a disability/hardship whether temporary or permanent
Cost: $3.50 per meal
There is a sliding scale fee (if person makes under 13K a year, it is free)
Open Door
(254) 442-3000
Where: 1906 TX-206, Cisco, TX 76437
When: M & W 10AM-5:30PM
T & T 10AM-8PM
F 10:30AM-12PM Mommy group only
S-S Closed
Services: Parenting Classes
Cooking Lessons
Adult Anger Sessions
Self Esteem Classes
GED Classes
Financial Peace
CPR Classes
Grief Classes
Love & Respect Classes before and after marriage (earn $60 towards marriage license)
The Baby Boutique up to size 10
Monthly Assistance is for children only and gets 3 outfits per child every month plus one pair of shoes and one dozen diapers or pullups (this is just filling out paper work and not attending)
Nurse on staff (free pregnancy tests and sonograms)
Free handmade baby blanket and diaper bags for new mom/baby
Eligibility: Anyone and any income
Cost: Free
Additional Information: GED, Financial, CPR and Cooking Classes are group activities
Eastland Police Department
416 S Seaman St., Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-1700
Services: Bicycle Helmet
When: Anytime dependent on availability
Eligibility: Helmets for kid’s and adult
Cost: Free
Eastland Crisis Center
102 S Seaman St, Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 629-3223
Services: Waivers for Gas and Electric
Financial Assistance for housing (have to have a job)
Financial Planning
Counseling
Transport to Shelter, DPS, DHS, etc.
Bus and Plane tickets to help relocate
Legal Assistance
Eligibility: Eastland County Residents only
Have to be the victim of abuse whether sexual or domestic
Cost: Free
Central Texas Opportunities, Inc.
(325) 625-4167
Services: Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) - Disabled/Elderly component of CEAP is for the low to moderate income elderly and disabled that are on a limited income and can’t pay utility bills.
Cooling Equipment and Heating Equipment - Aid may even be offered to help clean, repair, clean, or replace inefficient cooling or heating and appliances and help people become energy efficient.
Energy Crisis component is for someone in a crisis and facing a disconnection. Or if you are faced with a shortage of your power source this may be able to help.
Head Start - A free program to help children develop. Families and individuals who also participate in Head Start will also receive access to nutritional information, social services, assistance with GED preparation or other educational needs, , dental and medical screens for the children, resource referral, parenting and social skills training, etc.
Housing and Rent Help - Some funds from the CSBG fund may be able to help prevent evictions and deal with housing issues. At the least learn about a number of local and national based rental assistance programs. Read more on rental programs.
Western and Central Texas housing programs are extensive. They include transitional units and emergency shelter. Families can receive basic needs as well, such as food, information on financial assistance and deposits programs, and ongoing case management.
Eligibility: Eastland, McCulloch and Runnels Texas
Temporary Shelter/Housing in Abilene
Abilene Transition Center
303 S. Pioneer Dr. Ste 200
Abilene, Texas 79605
325-692-4501
www.discoverbcfs.net
Services: Provides transitional living for young adult MALES 18-23
Bridge 2 Home
801 S Treadaway BLVD
Abilene, Texas 79602
325-677-4673
www.abilenehopehaven.org
Services: Individuals and couples with or without children who are living on the streets, a place not meant for human habitation, in emergency shelter (including motels paid for by a third party), or who are fleeing domestic violence
Family Care Program
501 Ben Richey Drive
Abilene, Texas 79602
325-692-2500
www.benrichey.org
Services: Provides a home for single mothers and their children to live in while the mother works on her education and/or works to save money so the family can live independently.
Hendrick Home for Children
2578 Jeannette St.
Abilene, Texas 79602
325-692-0112
www.hendrickhome.org
Services: Assists parents by providing housing, utilities, food, counseling, phone service and an opportunity to further their educational goals. Encourages parents to work toward economic self-sufficiency so they might be able to provide an appropriate standard of living for themselves and their children.
Harmony Family Services
305 Grape St.
Abilene, Texas 79604
325-672-7200
www.HarmonyFamilyServices.org
Services: Provides emergency shelter care for children 5-17 who are victims of abuse/neglect and provides temporary shelter for homeless children and youth. Services include 24 hour care and supervision, educational services, medical screening, recreational activities, and individual/family counseling. Children can call for themselves
Electric, other
Eastland County Courthouse
100 West Main St.
Eastland, Texas 76448
254-629-1263
Services: Provides assistance with electric bills, water bills, gas bills, propane, rent, and or prescriptions when funding is available.
Eligibility/Requirements: ONCE per year-Prescription or utility bill and ID.
Texas Military Family Access Project
240 Cypress St. Ste 100
Abilene, Texas 79604
325-673-8211
Services: Provides confidential assistance to military qualified individuals and families with health and welfare issues such as child care, transportation, utilities, respite care, food, shelter, medical and mental health assistance through the Basic Needs Network.
Eligibility: Active and former military personnel serving in Iraq/Afghanistan and their immediate families
Your Texas Benefits
www.yourtexasbenefits.com
Prescreen online and apply online (Emergency services are available by applying in person and meeting certain criteria: Your gross monthly income plus any cash that you have on hand or in the bank is less than your rent plus your utilities or Your gross monthly income is less than $150 and any cash that you have on hand or in the bank is less than $100 or You earn your income from migrant or seasonal farm work and any cash that you have on hand or in the bank is less than $100)
Services available: SNAP=Monthly Food Assistance
TANF=Monthly cash amount to families
ONE TIME TANF=A once a year cash amount to a family with a child under 18 that has experienced a crisis such as losing a job, losing a home, or medical emergency.
TANF for GRANPARENTS= A payment of $1,000 to a grandparent caring for a child. This help can be given to a grandparent only one time.
CHIPS and Medicaid=can assist with medical bills and health care.
School Supplies/Clothes=TANF eligible children can receive 30.00 in August
