• Testimonies

    SnackPak 4 Kids Program
    quote openOn behalf of the Amarillo Independent School District Migrant Eductaion Program, I want to thank your agency for donating 50 PCS backpacks to our migrant elementary students this year ... Please know that your generous donation helps our students start off on the right track for their school success. ~ Teresaquote close Kenedy, LBSW, MA
    General Testimony
    quote openThis agency is awesome! The only thing I have to say about PCS is that they work very hard to serve a large population of people. The director of the agency actually contacted my daughter when there was a mix up with her application!! Cant get better thanquote close that! ~ brolland
    SnackPak 4 Kids Program
    quote openBefore Snack Pak 4 Kids started, Mesa Verde staff knew Friday was the last meal some students received until returning Monday morning. Hunger put the students' focus on food instead of learning ... it's made aquote close real difference.
    Utility Assistance Program
    quote openI didn't know how we were going to pay our utilities. Panhandle Community Services really helped us quote closeout ... big time.
    SnackPak 4 Kids Program
    quote openHe hardly ever misses school anymore and most mornings, even Mondays; he is awake, alert,quote close and ready to go.
    SnackPak 4 Kids Program
    quote openShe has only been getting the backpack for a little while, but I am noticing she is less sluggish and participates often. I am certain as she continues to get the backpack, things wilquote closel keep improving.
    SnackPak 4 Kids Program
    quote openEven though my student has no change in some areas, this program has really helped him because Monday morning he is not hungry when he first walks in the door. Thank you quote closefor this program.
    SnackPak 4 Kids Program
    quote openI feel my student’s concentration and behavior have changed because of the program. Her academic performance has improved but there are quote closeother factors….
    SnackPak 4 Kids Program
    quote openI feel better knowing the students have something to eatquote close on the weekends.
    SnackPak 4 Kids Program
    quote openI’m not sure if the student’s improvement is all due to the backpack program but he has drastically improved and if any of this can be accredited to the program I thiquote closenk it is amazing.

  • General Resources

    Case Management
    Client Questionnaire
    Notification of Approval
    Release of Information
    Client Services Agreement
    Client Services Agreement - Spanish (en Español)
    SnackPak 4 Kids - Volunteer Hours Log Worksheet

Links

Below are some links to some other great resources:

 

Clothing Assistance

Alamo Community Center | 806-373-0392

Amarillo Agency for Women | 806-353-0900

American Legion Auxiliary | 806-373-4907

American Red Cross | 806-376-6309

CareNet Crisis Pregnancy Center of Amarillo | 806-354-2288/806-354-2244

Cornerstone Outreach Center | 806-381-2131

Eveline Rivers Children | 806-371-5778

Faith City Mission | 806-373-6402

Salvation Army | 806-373-6631

S C A F School Children’s Assistance Fund | 806-354-4262

Washington St. Family Service Center | 806-352-1442/806-352-1307

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Diapers & Formula

Care Net CPC (Diapers/Formula) | 6709 Woodward Ave. | 806-354-2288
M-F 10am-3pm | MWTH 4pm-6pm

Cornerstone Outreach (Formula) | 1111 N. Buchanan | 806-381-2131
T-TH 9am-4pm Fri 12pm-4pm

Amarillo Agency for Women (Diapers) | 2514 SW 45th | 806-353-0900
M 11am-1pm, T 12pm-6pm, W&TH 4pm-6pm, F&Sat. 11am-1pm

CPC Northeast Branch (Diapers/Formula | 706 N. Polk | 806-350-7584
M-F 10am-3pm | Tues. 4pm-6pm

WIC (Formula) | 411 S. Austin | 806-371-1119
Call for hours of operation.

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Food Assistance

American Red Cross | 1800 S. Harrison | 806-376-6309

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church | 3500 S Bowie | 806-359-9483
Mon. – Thurs. | 9:00-11:00am, 1:00-4:00pm | Accompanied by a Caseworker

Bethesda Outreach Center | 1101 Fritch Highway | 806-381-0361
Wed. 9:00-9:30am | Call for an Appointment | SS Cards Required

Canyon Cares | 1719 5th Avenue | 806-655-1032

Central Church of Christ | 1500 S. Jackson | 806-373-4389
First Three Thursdays | 9:30-11:00am

Cornerstone Outreach Center | 1111 N. Buchanan St. | 806-381-2131

Emergency Nutritions | Temporary Relief Fund | 806-372-2531

Faith City Mission | 401 SE 2nd Avenue | 806-373-6402

Food Stamps | 806-376-7214

Freedom Baptist Church | 900 Alta Vista | 806-354-8499

4th Thursday of the month | 6pm – 7pm | Picture ID Required

Inter-Faith Hunger Project | 200 S. Tyler 2nd Floor | 806-376-4571

Peoples Church (Church at Quail Creek) | 801 Tascosa Rd. | 806-358-7681
Call for an Appointment

Perkins Community Services | 1515 S. Buchanan St. | 806-372-3954

REACT Helping Hands | 3305 E. 10th St. | 806-373-6653

Salvation Army (55+/disabled) | 806-373-6631/806-373-5544

San Jacinto Baptist Church | 806-358-7681

School Lunches (Children) | 806-354-4254

Southwest Church of Christ | 4515 Cornell | 806-352-5647
Mon.-Tues. 1:00-3:00pm, Wed. 9:30-11:00am

Summer Lunch Program | 806-378-3069

University Church of Christ | 806-655-3951

Washington Avenue Christian Church | 4002 S. Washington Ave. | 806-352-1442/806-352-1307

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Utility Assistance

Panhandle Community Services (Rent, Electric, Gas)
1309 W. 8th St., Amarillo, TX | 806-372-2531

Hours of Operation: 

Rent: Monday-Thursday | 8:00am-5:00pm (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00pm) | Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Rent – Available only to those receiving HUD assistance and you must call first!

Utilities: Monday- Thurs. 6:30AM-11AM, 1PM-3PM, closed Fridays
First come, first serve. Limit 50 per day. Bring all documents. Eligibility is based on income.

 

Canyon Cares (Rent, Electric, Gas, Water)
1719 5th Ave., Canyon, TX | 806-655-1032

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday | 9:00am-1:00pm

Eligibility is according to availability on a case-by case basis; Randall County South of Hollywood Road and West of Osage.

 

The Salvation Army (Rent, Electric, Gas, Water)

400 South Harrison | 806-373-6631
1211 SE. 27th Ave. | 806-373-5544

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday |  9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm

To be eligible, persons in need must provide:

  • Proof of Residence
  • Valid Photo ID
  • Social Security Card

Written documentation based on request for assistance includes: proof of employment, income, rental agreement, disconnect notice, physician note, employer, receipts for car repairs, etc.

Eligibility for assistance is one time in a 12 month period.

 

West Texas Family and Community Services (Rent)

601 W. 10th St., Amarillo, TX | 806-236-4122

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday | 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Eligibility: OEF/OIF

 

National Kidney Foundation (Electric, Gas)

801 S. Filmore St., Amarillo, TX | 806-358-9775

Eligibility: Call for an appointment if you are a kidney patient receiving kidney dialysis or a transplant.

 

Note: You can always call Texas Connecting People and Services 2-1-1.

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