Still Helping with Changes for Covid-19
NO walk-ins
Call 713-944-0093 for an appointment to pick up food the next day
Ministry Office & Pantry Hours
Monday—Thursday 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
SeAM Goes the Extra Mile for its Neighbors
“I was so desperate; I didn’t know where I’d get food for the children but SeAM cared and immediately helped.” Susan, age 29
“When I got out of the hospital my rent was overdue. SeAM kept me from losing my apartment while I recovered from surgery.” David, age 75
SeAM Serves ZIP Codes
77587 in
South Houston
In Houston
77017, 77034,
77061, 77075,
77087, 77089
Gateway at Ellington
in 77598
FOOD ASSISTANCE - Nutritious food, including eggs, milk, meat, and fresh produce is provided to clients by the SeAM Food Pantry. Additionally, Food Fairs are held each Saturday to distribute large amounts of produce. The Food Pantry also endeavors to accommodate special dietary requirements.
HOUSEHOLD, HYGIENE, and INFANT CARE - items are also provided as they are available.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SeAM provides limited financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation and job related needs. Aid also is available for clients with urgent medical needs such as physician-written prescriptions and medical supplies and equipment.
CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE - Vouchers to the SeAM Thrift Store enable clients to obtain clothing, including garments suitable for work, shoes, bed linens, kitchen equipment and other household items.
COMMUNITY REFERRAL - SeAM maintains a large cooperative network with clinical, educational and other social service providers. Clients who need additional specialized forms of assistance are referred to appropriate resources at the time of initial interview.
Client Service Process
The process for emergency assistance begins with a personal interview at SeAM's Client Service Building, located at 2102 Houston Blvd. in South Houston. A confidential interview is conducted to identify the client's needs and determine how SeAM best can be of assistance.
Identification Items Required at Each Visit
-Photo ID
-Social Security Numbers for all members of the household that have them
-Proof of address: Lease or recent bill with person’s name and current address
-Cut-Off Notice or Eviction Notice for rent or utility assistance
Still Helping
Covid-19 Changes
Call 713-944-0093
for an appointment
to pick up food
the next day
NO walk-ins
Ministry Office & Pantry Hours
Monday—Thursday
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
If you are in need of immediate assistance please contact the Houston Food Bank emergency food pantry for an appointment 832-369-9390
Mobile Pantries / Food Fairs which distribute food during the pandemic
May 2020
Saturday May 23, 8:00am, Elim Church,
3200 S. Richey St, Houston, 77017
Friday May 29, 10:00am, Grace Church,
14505 Gulf Freeway, Houston 77034
Saturday May 30, 8:00am, 1st Baptist Church,
315 Georgia St., South Houston 77587
Saturday May 16, 8:00am, CrossRoads UMC,
10030 Scarsdale Blvd., Houston 77089
June 2020
Friday June 6, 10:00am, Grace Church,
14505 Gulf Freeway, Houston 77034
Saturday June 6, 10:00am, Iglesia Cristo de Poder,
5300 South Shaver, Houston 77034
Saturday June 13, 10:00am, Life Church,
9901 Windmill Lakes Blvd., Houston 77075
Saturday June 13, 8:00am, Meadowbrook Baptist,
8202 Howard Dr., Houston 77017
Saturday June 20, 8:00am, CT Church,
9701 Almeda Genoa Rd., Houston 77075
Saturday June 20, 8:00am, CrossRoads UMC,
10030 Scarsdale Blvd., Houston 77089
Saturday June 27, 8:00am, Elim Church,
3200 S. Richey St, Houston, 77017
Other Food Fairs-Mobile Pantries in SeAM's area
Tuesdays & Fridays in May, New Beginnings Fellowship
201 N. Allen Genoa Rd., South Houston, 77587
Thursdays in May, 10:00am, San Pablo/St. Paul Episcopal
7483 Park Place Blvd., Houston 77087
3rd Saturday, Bibleway Church
9000 Frey Rd., Houston, 77034
Other Pantries in SeAM's area
Pantry 1:00-4:00 Tue. & Thur. Bibleway Church
9000 Frey Rd., Houston, 77034