Students at Heritage and Windward campuses received application assistance applying for SNAP food benefits and the Healthy Texas Women program during a two-day outreach event in partnership with Valdar’s Market and the Coastal Bend Food Bank’s Social Services team. 

“Our goal is to inform and help as many students as possible with information on resources and application assistance,” said Viviana Flores, Social Services lead. 

The outreach event was held on Sept. 23 -24. But for anyone who missed the event, there will be other opportunities. With the continued partnership between Valdar’s Markets and the Coastal Bend Food Bank, the Social Services team will return each month during the fall and spring semesters. “We’re here to help make the application process easier and answer any questions they might have about qualifying for SNAP, Healthy Texas Women program, Medicaid, or other services,” said Flores. 

Students can also schedule appointments directly by calling the Coastal Bend Food Bank, Social Services team at 361-887-6291 ext. 5113 or visit coastalbendfoodbank.org and click on Get Help.