Emergency Supply Distribution Points
Find the help you need, when you need it most.
Find locations providing food, water, medical supplies, and essential goods during emergencies—serving Houston and surrounding communities with prioritized access for those most at risk.
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Provides food and water to students and families during disasters.
Service Area: Southwest Houston
Who They Serve: Alief ISD students and families
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active during emergencies
Website: aliefisd.net/emergency
Social: @AliefISD
Notes: Visit the listed campus when activated. -
Large-scale supply distribution points set up at sports complexes during major storms.
Service Area: Beaumont
Who They Serve: Residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active during disasters
Website: co.jefferson.tx.us
Social: @JeffersonCoGov
Notes: Follow city updates for activation times. -
Cooling centers offering water and ice during extreme heat or storm recovery.
Service Area: Brazoria County
Who They Serve: Residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Seasonal / weather-dependent
Website: brazoriacountytx.gov
Social: @BrazoriaCountyEM -
Community recreation centers distribute water, food, and hygiene kits post-disaster.
Service Area: Brazoria County area
Who They Serve: Local residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Event-based
Website: brazoriacountypermit.org
Social: @BrazoriaCountyEM -
Provides backup power to community centers and distribution sites during outages or heatwaves.
Service Area: East Aldine, Galveston, Brazoria counties
Who They Serve: Public via community centers
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Social: @CNPenergy
Notes: Not a direct POD—supports powered cooling hubs. -
Rotating mobile Points of Distribution providing water, ice, and meals across rural areas.
Service Area: Chambers County
Who They Serve: General public
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active when declared
Website: chamberstx.gov
Social: @ChambersCounty
Notes: Subscribe for county mass notifications. -
Drive-through water and ice pickup point at Angleton Jr. High during hurricanes.
Service Area: Angleton
Who They Serve: Residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English
Status: Event-limited (Jul 2025)
Website: angleton.tx.us
Phone: 979-849-4364
Social: @CityOfAngleton
Notes: Also hosts pet cooling centers. -
Official city-run sites distributing water, ice, and hygiene kits during disasters.
Service Area: City of Houston
Who They Serve: All residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Website: houstonemergency.org
Phone: 3-1-1 or 713-837-0311
Social: @CityOfHouston
Notes: Watch city and media updates for open locations. -
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Disaster food supply drops located at ISD stadiums.
Service Area: Cleveland, TX
Who They Serve: Local residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English
Status: Event-based
Website: clevelandisd.org
Social: @CISD_Official -
Hosts emergency supply drop-offs at school campuses during storms and freezes.
Service Area: Conroe area
Who They Serve: Students and families
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Website: conroeisd.net/emergency
Social: @ConroeISD
Notes: Limited to ISD residents; visit during declared events. -
Police-led distribution of food and ice during declared emergencies.
Service Area: Deer Park
Who They Serve: Residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English
Status: Activated during disasters
Website: deerparktx.gov
Social: @DeerParkTx
Notes: Check city advisories during storms or heat events. -
Satellite supply hubs offering bottled water and cooling access at libraries and centers.
Service Area: Pearland
Who They Serve: General public
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Variable hours (Jul 2025)
Website: pearlandtx.gov
Notes: View online maps for nearest open sites. -
County-managed pop-up PODs distributing food, water, and hygiene kits during disasters.
Service Area: Fort Bend County
Who They Serve: Residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Website: fortbendcountytx.gov
Phone: 281-342-3411
Social: @FBCOEM
Notes: Sign up for eNotifications; limited to declared events. -
Provides bottled water and ice during heatwaves and extreme weather events.
Service Area: Friendswood
Who They Serve: City residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English
Status: Active during alerts (Jul 2025)
Website: myfisd.com
Social: @MyFriendswood -
Distributes water, ice, and cleaning kits at recreation centers post-storm.
Service Area: Galveston
Who They Serve: Residents and evacuees
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Event-based
Website: cityofgalveston.org
Social: @CityOfGalveston -
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Provides food boxes, bottled water, and hygiene kits during floods and hurricanes.
Service Area: Galveston County
Who They Serve: Residents, evacuees, volunteers
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: Partial English/Spanish
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Website: galvestoncountyfoodbank.org
Phone: 409-945-1551
Social: @GCFoodBank
Notes: Check website for current event schedules. -
Mobile kitchens providing free meals, water, and cleaning kits to affected areas.
Service Area: Greater Houston region
Who They Serve: Storm survivors and first responders
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Website: heb.com/community
Social: @HEB
Notes: Follow social media for live deployment updates. -
Text and web-based alert system broadcasting POD and emergency supply information.
Service Area: Harris County
Who They Serve: Residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: Multilingual alerts
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Website: readyharris.org
Social: @ReadyHarris
Notes: Text READY to 888777 for real-time alerts. -
County-run Points of Distribution (PODs) providing food, water, ice, and tarps during declared emergencies. Operated by the Harris County Office of Emergency Management (OEM).
Service Area: Harris County (multiple sites)
Who They Serve: Residents and evacuees
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Website: readyharris.org
Social: @ReadyHarris
Notes: Activated during official declarations; maps posted on ReadyHarris. -
Coordinates mass food, water, and hygiene kit distribution with over 1,600 partner agencies during disasters. Also assists with FEMA coordination and volunteer mobilization.
Service Area: Greater Houston region
Who They Serve: Individuals, families, shelters
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active year-round
Website: houstonfoodbank.org
Phone: 713-223-3700
Social: @HoustonFoodBank
Notes: Visit website or call 211 for nearest open partner site. -
Serve as local PODs and cooling centers during weather emergencies. Provide bottled water, food, and charging stations when activated by the city.
Service Area: City of Houston
Who They Serve: Local residents and visitors
ADA Accessible: Yes (city facilities compliant)
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active during emergencies
Website: houstontx.gov/parks
Social: @HoustonParks
Notes: See official city alerts for open centers. -
School campuses serve as pickup points for bottled water, ice, and meals during storms and heat events. Managed by the school district with OEM coordination.
Service Area: Pasadena area
Who They Serve: Students, families, and residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Website: pasadenaisd.org
Social: @PasadenaISD_TX
Notes: Information posted on district alerts during events. -
Hosts drive-through food, hygiene, and water distributions in collaboration with city and Red Cross.
Service Area: Pearland
Who They Serve: Students and community residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Website: pearlandisd.org
Social: @PearlandISD -
Deploys mobile kitchens and water trucks during crises, distributing food, hydration, and cleanup kits.
Service Area: Greater Houston Area
Who They Serve: Storm survivors and responders
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active
Website:salvationarmyhouston.org
Phone: 713-752-0677
Social: @SalArmyHouston -
Catholic organization distributing cleaning kits, clothing, and food after disasters. Coordinates with churches to identify families in need.
Service Area: Houston metro area
Who They Serve: Low-income and displaced individuals
ADA Accessible: Varies by parish
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Website: svdphouston.org
Social: @SVDPHouston -
Provides diapers, wipes, and hygiene products through Houston partner nonprofits after disasters.
Service Area: Houston & Southeast Texas
Who They Serve: Families with infants and elderly dependents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active
Website: texasdiaperbank.org
Social: @TXDiaperBank
Notes: Check website for current local partner drop sites. -
Faith community providing emergency meals, bottled water, and donation coordination during severe weather.
Service Area: Houston
Who They Serve: Local residents and unhoused individuals
ADA Accessible: Partial (historic site)
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active
Website: travisparkchurch.org -
Operates multiple supply distribution points with county OEM support. Offers bottled water, ice, and emergency food boxes.
Service Area: Waller County
Who They Serve: Local residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Status: Active (Jul 2025)
Website: wallercountyoem.org
Phone: 979-826-7700
Social: @WallerOEM
Notes: Activated by county declaration; follow social for real-time openings.