Lubbock Assistance.

Below you will find information on various charities, non-profits, churches, and government programs in Lubbock Texas. Get help with rent and housing expenses, utility bills, free food, and much more.

Water Rate Assistance Program

Due to recent increases in water bills, the City of Lubbock has started a Water Rate Assistance Program. It will help those with limited means pay their water bill. While the program will not eliminate water utility charges that households need to pay, it does help provide an adjustment to the monthly water bill to assist qualifying customers with payment of a water bill. Reductions and savings provided will be as much as $5.40 per month. Lubbock is also encouraging the use of WaterSense water saving products. Or call (806) 775-2291.

Across the Street

This non-profit agency administers a grant to low income and the working poor for rent help and utility bill assistance. The financial funding offered from this assistance program is very limited and individuals and families need to meet strict criteria. In addition, they run a center known as the Village Market Place, which is a thrift store operated by Across the Street ministry. The store provide food, clothes and household goods at a reduced price for families in need. Dial (806) 762-4010. Lubbock Texas.

Catholic Families Services of Lubbock

Some of the services and resources offered include a food pantry; clothing and household good vouchers; utility; prescription medication; and eye glass assistance - no contacts. Other programs offered will help low-income, mostly single parents complete their college education by providing financial assistance and advice to help with with tuition, textbooks, rent, childcare, mileage reimbursement, and utilities expenses. Find additional scholarship programs. Call (806) 725-5211.

 

 

 

Lubbock County General Assistance

Low Income residents and households with totally disabled adult or minor child, and the household has to be without income for thirty days, may be able to get help from this agency. Programs offered may include rent help, which will assist with the partial payment towards the current month's rent. In addition, electric and utilities may be able to get help. Receive payment for utility bills, and the funds will be provided for the current month only. (806) 775-1080

Salvation Army of Lubbock

This charity organization may be able to provide individuals with limited emergency financial assistance, and help is available only once every six months. These services provided to low income individuals include: free food, clothing vouchers, food vouchers, utility and cooling bills assistance, rent assistance, mortgage and foreclosure prevention assistance, and prescription assistance. Dial (806) 765-9434, or find additional mortgage programs.

Lutheran Social Services

Low income, unemployed, and working poor Lubbock Texas residents can turn to this agency. Dial (806) 741-0459. Health care and emergency assistance is offered. The services are provided to local, low income and other residents who are in need of food, utility, rent help, and prescription assistance. In addition, diapers and hygiene products are also available. If you need medical care, Health for Friends clinic offers quality health care services for people who might not be able to otherwise have access to health care because they cannot afford health insurance, or can’t pay medical bills. Learn more on national health care programs.

 

 

Money Management International

Lubbock homeowners and consumers can receive foreclosure advice and counseling, information on mortgage programs, and debt reduction from this agency. Dial (888) 845-5669

City of Lubbock Community Development Department

This serves as the Lubbock County Texas community action agency. They offer programs including weatherization, which helps save on energy bills. The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) provides cash grants for paying utilities. The agency can refer individuals to rental assistance and low income housing too. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) may be able to provide financial assistance and counseling. And many other programs are offered. Find a listing of Lubbock rental assistance agencies.

Community Clinics

Some of the clinics in the county include Lubbock Children Health Clinic (dial (806) 749-3800), Larry Combest Community Health Center ((806) 743-2255), and the Community Health Center of Lubbock ((806) 765-2611). Most of these sites will help low income and people with poor health insurance coverage, or no insurance. Many services are offered based on a patients ability to pay medical bills. Or locate additional Lubbock clinics.

Food Pantries

Call any of the following for free food, groceries, or other household products, which may be offered. If the food banks below can’t help you, find more food pantries in Lubbock Texas.

• First Baptist Church - Lubbock (806) 747-0281
• Green Lawn Church of Christ - (806) 795-4377
• Mission Lubbock - (806) 687-8452
• South Plains Church of Christ - (806) 794-3594