Food and Financial Resources

Additional Food

• Houston Food Bank Agency Locator
  • Be sure to double-check the hours and requirements of each location.
  • You can use any of these pantries if you have your FFC Market ID, the number that begins with HUH0####. You receive this number upon signing up for the Cougar Cupboard.
• Meals on Wheels (for seniors over the age of 60)
• CoogsCARE - On-campus & off-campus resources for food, finances, & more!

Cougar Cupboard 2: Operated by PEEPS

• Cougar Cupboard 2
• The Cougar Cupboard's second location.
• Provides free food, toiletries, and supplies to students in need.
• Appointment only.

Recipes & Guides

• Produce & Recipe Guides from the Houston Food Bank
• How to Read a Nutrition Label - From the FDA
• SuperCook - Filter Recipes Based on Ingredients You Have

SNAP Information:

• Millions of college students are eligible for SNAP. If you are experiencing financial need, we highly recommend looking into utilizing this resource.
  • As a note, the Cougar Cupboard CANNOT assist on SNAP eligibility or applications. Please see the following resources for assistance.
• How to Apply for SNAP in Houston
• Houston Food Bank - SNAP Application Assistance
• SNAP can be used to purchase food, but not cleaning supplies. 
• Harris Health at Thomas Street has a CAP Navigator that can assist in completing SNAP or other state benefit applications.
  • You can use this link to access the flyer or contact Shelanda Jackson (346-262-6628) for more information.

Financial Resources

• UH Financial Literacy
• UH Emergency Loans
• Emergency Rental Assistance
• Worried about rent or eviction?
  • Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP)

On-Campus Resources

1. CoogsCare - compilation of resources for students covering food, finances, health, transportation, housing, counseling, safety, academics, and general assistance.
2. Women & Gender Resource Center
   • Mother's Rooms and Lactation Accomodations
   • Sexual Misconduct Support Services
3. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
   • $5 counseling sessions
   • Free crisis triage and referrals

Resource Databases

1. Find Help - food assistance, help paying bills & more reduced cost programs
2. AccessHou - A database of resources for agencies working with immigrants in Greater Houston
3. Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative