Community Resources & Benefits Assistance

Benefits Assistance Program

The Benefits Assistance Program team help's people facing hunger apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) benefits such as Medicaid, TANF, SNAP-CAP, CHIP, CHIP-Perinatal, Medicare Savings Program, and the Healthy Texas Women Program.

From July 1, 2021- June 30, 2022 503 individuals were assisted with various HHSC programs and were referred to many community based services.

Benefits Assistance Program Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

For questions about SNAP and other benefits assistance, please contact the Benefits Assistance team at

979-779-3663 x 105 or email mellissar@bvfb.org

Benefits Assistance Referral Form

Agency Name

Your Name

	What services would you like to apply for?
	SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
	Medicaid
	Medicare
	CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program
	QMB - Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
	TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
	Other

	Do you need help connecting to local resources? Select all that apply.
	Employment Assistance
	Utility Assistance
	Housing and Rental Assistance
	Child Care Services
	Education Services
	Maternity Needs
	Veterans Assistance
	Domestic Violence Assistance
	Transportation
	Other

Other

Your Preferred Method of Contact

Phone Number

Email Address

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Connect with Community Resources

Our Referral Partner program can connect you with community organizations that can help you pay for services such as: rent, utilities, transportation, childcare, and many more.

Referral Partner Program Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

For questions or assistance, please call the Referral Specialist at 979-779-3663 x 120 or email mellissar@bvfb.org

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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement | Food and Nutrition Service