This is a directory of programs and organizations that can help Brewster County residents with problems caused by the pandemic. Please email or call organizations for help, because many have closed offices as a safety precaution.
Use the links above or the drop-down category menu below to browse by the type of assistance needed. Or search the directory by keyword.
2-1-1 Texas Assistance Help Line
Description
Call 211 for help finding social services and assistance programs, including state benefits for food, health, housing, and basic living expenses.
Brewster County Sheriff’s Office
Description
Law enforcement for Brewster County also offers utility assistance to seniors through Brown Santa Fund.
Food Pantry of Alpine
Sunshine House
Description
Provides Meals on Wheels and emergency food boxes to seniors in Alpine area.
TANF Cash Help
Description
TANF helps families and grandparents raising children offers monthly or one-time cash assistance to pay for basic living needs.
Terlingua Fever Food Truck
Description
Terlingua food truck offering free meals to children, seniors, and unemployed. Delivery or curbside pick-up.
Terlingua Outreach Center of Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend
Description
Provides free food and other services in south Brewster County.
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
Description
Provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals and groups with civil legal issues, such as employment, eviction, foreclosures, public benefits, estate planning, domestic violence/family law and other legal issues. Call the TRLA hotline for services 1-888-988-9996 or visit TRLA website for information about:
What To Do If You Need To Take Off Work Because Of The Coronavirus
Things your employer can and can’t do because of COVID-19
Staying Safe at Work during the Coronavirus
Family Law Under COVID-19: Family Violence, Child Support, Visitation, and Other Questions
What to Do When your Landlord Locks You Out
Project Based Rental Assistance (Section 8) Housing Rights During COVID-19
Say No to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scams and Price Gouging!
COVID-19: Utility Cutoff Suspensions
If you have an organization or program to add to this resource directory, please contact us.
