Special to El Rrun-Rrun
Good news:
• Bigger tax refunds for most working families
• More credit for kids, seniors, tips & overtime
• Some families may see up to 20–27 percent more in tax savings
BUT… here’s the catch:
• Cuts to Medicaid and food stamps (SNAP)
• Stricter rules to qualify for health care or food help
• Some people might lose benefits if they don’t meet new work or paperwork requirements
What to do now:
• Keep your income records & work history up to date
• Stay in touch with Medicaid/SNAP offices in case rules change in your state
• Don’t throw away letters about your coverage—read everything!
• Ask for help from local programs or non-profits if you’re unsure
It’s a mix of good and bad—so be ready, stay informed, and protect your benefits. Here are some trusted local and state resources in South Texas that can help with food, utilities, bills, and legal support:
Whether it’s groceries, light bills, or rent—there ARE resources out there for us. Here’s a full list of local churches, non-profits, and Texas state programs that offer assistance for families in the RGV.
Covering McAllen • Pharr • Edinburg • Mission • San Juan • Alamo • Hidalgo
• Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (LIHEAP) | 956-383-6240
• Community Action Corp. (CEAP – Harlingen) | 956-423-1100
• Community Action Corp. (CEAP – Brownsville) | 956-435-0379
• Salvation Army – McAllen | 956-682-1468
• Catholic Charities – San Juan | 956-702-4088
• Silver Ribbon Community Partners – McAllen | 956-664-4892
• ARCH Housing Resource Center – McAllen | 956-631-4277
• Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) | Search them online by name
• Texas Utility Help Program | Search: “Texas Utility Help”
• Texas Housing & Rent Help | Search: “TDHCA Help for Texans”
TIP: Call first, bring ID, proof of income, proof of address, and a copy of your bill or lease if applying for help.
• Bigger tax refunds for most working families
• More credit for kids, seniors, tips & overtime
• Some families may see up to 20–27 percent more in tax savings
BUT… here’s the catch:
• Cuts to Medicaid and food stamps (SNAP)
• Stricter rules to qualify for health care or food help
• Some people might lose benefits if they don’t meet new work or paperwork requirements
What to do now:
• Keep your income records & work history up to date
• Stay in touch with Medicaid/SNAP offices in case rules change in your state
• Don’t throw away letters about your coverage—read everything!
• Ask for help from local programs or non-profits if you’re unsure
It’s a mix of good and bad—so be ready, stay informed, and protect your benefits. Here are some trusted local and state resources in South Texas that can help with food, utilities, bills, and legal support:
Whether it’s groceries, light bills, or rent—there ARE resources out there for us. Here’s a full list of local churches, non-profits, and Texas state programs that offer assistance for families in the RGV.
Covering McAllen • Pharr • Edinburg • Mission • San Juan • Alamo • Hidalgo
Churches & Food Pantries
• St. Anne’s Church – Pharr | 956-787-8122
• St. Jude Thaddeus Parish – Pharr | 956-781-2489
• Madre Cabrini Parish – Pharr | 956-787-3554
• Center Church Pantry – Pharr | 956-702-3372
• United Methodist Church – Pharr | 956-787-4529
• Feed My Sheep / Baptist Temple – McAllen | 956-686-5296
• Holy Spirit Catholic Church – McAllen | 956-631-5295
• St. John’s Episcopal Church – McAllen | 956-687-6191
• Sacred Heart Church – McAllen | 956-686-7711
• First United Methodist Church – McAllen | 956-686-3784
• Christ Covenant Church – McAllen | 956-682-6424
• St. Joseph the Worker Pantry – McAllen | 956-994-0809
• St. Mark United Methodist Church – McAllen | 956-682-1481
• St. Vincent de Paul (St. Joseph’s Parish) – Edinburg | 956-383-7993
• Holy Family Church – Edinburg | 956-383-5472
• Abundant Grace Community Church – Edinburg | 956-381-0622
• First Lutheran Church – Edinburg | 956-383-2647
• Church at Bethany – Alamo | 956-781-6191
• Primera Iglesia Bautista – Alamo | 956-781-2325
• St. John Baptist Catholic Church – San Juan | 956-783-1196
Food Bank RGV Emergency Help
• Food Bank RGV – Pharr Main Office | 956-682-8101
• Mission Resource Center – Mission | 956-585-3542
Utility & Bill Assistance
• Pharr Emergency Utility Assistance Program | 956-402-4190• Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (LIHEAP) | 956-383-6240
• Community Action Corp. (CEAP – Harlingen) | 956-423-1100
• Community Action Corp. (CEAP – Brownsville) | 956-435-0379
• Salvation Army – McAllen | 956-682-1468
• Catholic Charities – San Juan | 956-702-4088
• Silver Ribbon Community Partners – McAllen | 956-664-4892
• ARCH Housing Resource Center – McAllen | 956-631-4277
Free Legal Help
• Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) | 1-800-622-2520• Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) | Search them online by name
State Hotlines & Programs
• Statewide Utility Assistance (LIHEAP/CEAP) | 2-1-1 or 877-399-8939• Texas Utility Help Program | Search: “Texas Utility Help”
• Texas Housing & Rent Help | Search: “TDHCA Help for Texans”
TIP: Call first, bring ID, proof of income, proof of address, and a copy of your bill or lease if applying for help.
4 comments:
There are a lot of people who take advantage of these benefits.
At the same time there are a lot of people who truly need the help.
Exactly, So it benefits some and hurts others mostly people that should not be receiving these benefits! People who need the help will have a chance to state their claim with these services to continue to receive the help. Will they do it? remains to be seen.
The agencies that provided the benefits should be diligent about about vetting the people that ask for help. For instance there a lots of women who receive housing and they have their Dick living with them. Those housing apartments should be scoped at night.
If you are bothered by this, I highly recommend you self deport. We do not need cry babies in our country.
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