Martin MS Family Resources
Martin Family Resource Center (FRC) 512-841-2802
During this time of hardship, the Family Resource Center wants to provide resources available in the city and community. If you have any questions, or need assistance please contact the Family Resource Center at 512-841-2802 or email blanca.herrera@austinisd.org
More resources available for Travis County Families Now/ Más recursos disponisbles para las familias
These agencies received RISE fund distribution from the city of Austin. Please, just call El Buen Samaritano and Urban league for assistance at this moment.
- Catholic Charities - $1.6 million
- Asian Family Support Services - $1 million
- El Buen Samaritano - $500,000
- Austin Area Urban League - $500,000
- Family Independence Initiative (FII)-FII will work with several small community-based organizations to administer funds.
Austin Area Urban League: English - 512 838 3442; Spanish - 512 900- 1598; rent/mortgage payments
El Buen Samaritano: 512-439-8902 (bilingual) or email assistance@elbuen.org -
Austin Tenants that Missed Eviction will be Safe - Inquilinos que no han pagado su renta estaran resguardado de desalojo
Austin tenants who miss rent will be safe from eviction through July 25; City Council extends 60-day grace period rent payments through Aug. 24. for more information - para más información vea el enlace. For more information click on the link below
Good Apple food distribution
Stay Home, Stay Healthy
an emergency grocery delivery service for people at-risk of severe COVID-19 infection
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS 55+ OR IMMUNOCOMPROMISED AND IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE DURING THIS CRISIS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION TO RECEIVE FREE ASSISTANCE FROM GOOD APPLE.
YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT US AT OUR COVID-19 HOTLINE NUMBER TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE BY CALLING 737-228-3558.
SI USTED O ALGUIEN QUE SABE ES MAYOR DE 55 AÑOS O ESTÁ INMUNOCOMPROMISO Y NECESITA ASISTENCIA ALIMENTARIA DURANTE ESTA CRISIS, HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA RECIBIR ASISTENCIA GRATUITA DE GOOD APPLE.
TAMBIÉN PUEDE CONTACTARNOS PARA SOLICITAR ASISTENCIA EN NUESTRA LÍNEA DIRECTA AL 737-228-3558.
AISD food distribution now on the weekends /Distribución de Comida ahora los fines de semana
Families may call the Family Support Line at 512-414-9187; support is available weekdays from 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Las familias pueden llamar a la linea de apoyo familiar al (512) 414-9187; El soporte está disponible de lunes a viernes de 7 a.m. a 5 p.m.
Resources for families - Always refer to 211
1. Utility payments and questions
Services to make payment plans: 512-494-9400 check the bill box, this provides information about COVID 19 utility payments arrange
2. ASSITANCE WITH RENT – GAS – UTILITY BILL & FOOD
Travis County Community Center. Go to this link for application or call 512-854-5133
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/individuals-families/apply#documents
3. BASTA EVICTIN INFORMATION – DESALOJAMIENTO
https://sites.google.com/bastaaustin.org/basta-covid-19-resources/home
Families will not be evicted until the process starts May 8th. Please see the link for more detailed information. Las familias no serán desalojadas hasta que empiece el proceso el 8 de mayo. Vaya al enlace para saber más.
4. AISD Bus food distribution link – Distribución de Comida del distrito. Utilice el enlace para obtener más información.
https://www.austinisd.org/covid19/meals
5. FOOD - COMIDA
Palm Square Community Center Curbside distribution 512-854-4120 food distribution from 9:00 - 4:00 pm, need to call to have an appointment to pick up the food. Llamé al teléfono 512-854-4120 para hacer una cita y así, recoger su comida.
East Austin Neighborhood Center 512-972-5133 it will take 2 to 3 days and the food will be delivered to individuals home. Llame a este teléfono y ellos harán una cita para llevar la comida a su casa.
El Buen Samaritano food distribution
Curbside distribution first come first serve Tuesday and Thursday 9;00- 11:00 am 512-439-8900.
Capital Are Food Bank
https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/covid19response/
Food distribution sites - Lugares y horas de distribución
For more information or updates call (512) 684-2559. Para más información llame a este
Teléfono
6. Unemployment Benefits – Solicitud para asistencia de desempleo vaya al enlace de Texas Workforce.
https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/applying-unemployment-benefits
7. Diaper Bank - Banco de Panales
COVID 19 Resources MAP interviews
Drive-Thru Testing
There is no on-demand drive up testing at this point. Currently, you need to be screened and directed there before this kind of testing is recommended.
Texas Department of State Health Services - https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/
If you need help finding a doctor or accessing medical care, dial 2‑1‑1, then choose Option 6 or call toll-free at 877-541-7905 or visit www.211texas.org. Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., 7 days per week.
Central Health Medical Access Program (MAP) Eligibility - https://www.centralhealth.net/covid19/
As of Monday, March 23rd, in-person interviews for Central Health’s Medical Access Program (MAP) have been suspended.
All interviews will be conducted by telephone. The phone number is 512-978-8130 between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
MAP applications may also be downloaded from www.centralhealth.net/covid19 in English and Spanish, completed, and submitted to Central Health in the following ways:
By Mail: Medical Access Program, PO Box 300489, Austin TX 78703
By Fax: 512-776-0457
By Email: mapdocs@centralhealth.net
Central Health is also limiting the number of people in waiting rooms and offices