Houston windstorm victim assistance: Where to get food, shelter and other services

Widespread damage isn't the only concern for victims of Thursday's rare destructive thunderstorm, which brought hurricane-force winds to the Houston area.

We know how important it is for storm victims to find fresh food, clean water, shelter, and even mental health services after severe weather moves out. ABC13 is updating this list of resources to help our neighbors, especially in west Houston, Katy, Cypress, Spring Branch, downtown Houston and Humble. Submit relief tips

Houston Food Bank offers food assistance with the help of more than 1,600 community partners in 18 counties across SE Texas.CAM's food pantry is located at 12930 Cypress N. Houston, in Cypress. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.offers food assistance for residents living in the following zip codes: 77044, 77302, 77306, 77336, 77338, 77339, 77345, 77346, 77347, 77357, 77365, 77396, 77532, 77372.

The Spring Branch Community Health Center will also have its mobile clinic on site, providing health services. The center will be open for distribution from Monday, May 20, to Wednesday, May 22, and will operate from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.The Red Cross told ABC13 that it would enter the areas hit hardest by Thursday's storm as soon as it was safe, providing relief and comfort to those in need.

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