Veronica Valdes
Editor-in-Chief
Last week, people across the state endured hardships such as losing access to power and water – many for days at time. Below are resources to help affected students and the community. Resources include water bottle distribution, food pantry pickup, emergency aid grants, student counseling services and federal assistance.
Water Bottle Distribution:
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is one of 13 citywide locations participating as a water bottle distribution site. Distribution will take place every day 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. until March 6 in Lot 3. People are allowed to pick up one case of water per household, per day – while supplies last. Delivery may also be available by calling 311, according to the City of San Antonio’s website.
- Wheatley Heights Sports Complex – 200 Noblewood Drive
- Brooks – Challenger Drive at Research Place
- Texas A&M University-San Antonio – Main Campus – One University Way
- Port San Antonio – 205 Billy Mitchell Blvd.
- SeaWorld San Antonio/Aquatica – 10500 Sea World Drive
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas – 17000 IH 10 West
- San Antonio Food Bank – 5200 Enrique M. Barrera Parkway
- Our Lady of the Lake University — 411 SW 24th St.
- Community Bible Church – 2477 N. Loop 1604 E
- Heroes Stadium – 4799 Thousand Oaks Drive
- Rolling Oaks Mall – 6909 N. Loop 1604 E
- Bullis County Park – 27583 Old Blanco Road
- Julius Matthey Middle School – 20350 Red Forest Lane
General’s Store:
The General’s Store is extending its hours this week and will be offering food and a limited supply of $25 H-E-B gift cards. The extended hours will be from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. every day through Feb. 26. Students interested in picking up food from the General’s Store will need to fill out this form to schedule a pickup.
For any questions, email foodpantry@tamusa.edu or call 210-784-1356.
Emergency Aid:
A&M-San Antonio students seeking financial assistance can apply for emergency aid.
Student Counseling Center:
A&M-San Antonio’s Student Counseling Center offers largely remote mental health support for students through phone or Webex appointments. The counseling services are covered through student fees.
Students interested in scheduling an appointment should email stucounseling@tamusa.edu or call 210-784-1331 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Emergency Resources
Call 911 and ask for a Mental Health Officer
University Police emergency line: 210-784-1911
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
The Center for Health Care Services: 800-316-9241
Family Violence Prevention Services: 210-733-8810
Text “Help” to the National Crisis Textline: 741-741
Federal Disaster Assistance:
President Joe Biden issued a major disaster declaration Feb. 19 in 77 of 254 Texas counties. These counties include Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall and Wilson, according to a White House press release.
The disaster declaration includes federal funding to recover from the winter storm’s aftermath.
“Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster,” according to the press release.
For more information or to apply, click here.
Community Pipe Repair Fund
Mayor Ron Nirenberg said San Antonio residents will be able to apply for the SAWS’ Community Pipe Repair Fund to help pay for plumbing repairs from last week’s storm. Eligibility requirements for the CPR fund can be found here.
Pump Station Water Distribution
San Antonio Water System has five self-service sites open 24/7 until further notice, according to their website.
- Naco – 13655 O’Connor Road
- Mission – 615 E. Theo Parkway
- Maltsberger – 758 Halm Blvd at Jones Maltsberger
- UTSA Athletics Complex – Kyle Seale Parkway at W. Hausman Road
- SE Booster – 1208 S. Loop 1604 W
