Obtain Help


Still helping, but, with changes.

Due to COVID-19, NO walk-ins accepted. Please remain in your vehicles when you arrive to the pantry.

Food Assistance

For next day appointments:

Call: 713-944-0093

Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

*Appointments made on Thursday, pick-up on the following Monday.

Also, check the Mobile Pantry schedule below:

If you are in need of immediate assistance, please contact the Houston Food Bank emergency food pantry for an appointment at: 832-369-9390.

 

Financial Assistance

Call: 713-944-0093

Hours: Monday - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

*Be Advised: Funding availability varies.

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 Apartments

in 77598

FOOD ASSISTANCE - Nutritious food, including eggs, milk, meat, and fresh produce is provided to clients by the SeAM Food Pantry.  Please inform the staff of an special dietary accommodations at the earliest convenience.   Additionally, mobile Food Fairs are held on scheduled Saturdays at various SeAM partner sites.  Please refer to the schedule below.

HOUSEHOLD, HYGIENE, & INFANT CARE - personal care items are also provided through the Pantry operations as they are available. Please indicate any need(s) when scheduling a pantry appointment.

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 the initial interview.

Client Service Process

Due to COVID-19, rent and utility assistance interviews are temporarily being conducted via phone call and required documentation must be submitted by fax or email.  Each interview is conducted to identify the client's needs and determine how SeAM can best be of assistance.

Identification Items are 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
  • Proof of Income for everyone 18 yrs. or older
  • Pay, Vacate, Eviction Notice for rent or Disconnection Notice for utilities
  • Copies of pledges and/or receipts, as applicable

Mobile Pantries / Food Fairs

Distributing food to any ZIP code

Reorganization at the Houston Food Bank has temporarily suspended the Mobile Pantries scheduled by SeAM.

We are working to get them re-established.

Other Food Fairs - Mobile Pantries in SeAM's Area

Other Food Fairs-Mobile Pantries in SeAM's area

Saturday, April 6, 9:30am, New Beginings Global Fellowship,
201 Allen Genoa., South Houston 77587

Saturday, Apr 13, 8:30am, Iglesia Una Luz en tu Camino,
9045 Howard Dr., Houston 77017

Saturday, April 20, 9:30am, New Beginings Global Fellowship,
201 Allen Genoa., South Houston 77587

Wednesday, Apr 24, 8:30am, Iglesia Una Luz en tu Camino,
9045 Howard Dr., Houston 77017

Saturday, May 11 8:30am, Iglesia Una Luz en tu Camino,
9045 Howard Dr., Houston 77017

Wednesdays, 10:00am, San Pablo/St. Paul Episcopal
7483 Park Place Blvd., Houston 77087

Tuesdays & Thursdays   9:00-11:00   Bibleway Church
9022 Frey Rd., Houston, 77034

1st, 3rd, 4th Saturdays  8:00-10:00  St. Vincent de Paul
6654 Gulf Freeway., Houston, 77087

2nd & 4th Saturdays  10:00am, Meadowbrook Baptist Church
8202 Howard Dr., Houston 77017