COVID-19 Emergency Assistance
COVID-19 Emergency Assistance
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Community Action Corporation of South Texas is currently accepting applications to assist families/individuals in need, who have been affected by the current pandemic. Priority for assistance will be given to anyone who has experienced a job loss and/or salary decrease due to a reduction of hours.
For more information about the programs and to apply, please contact one of the following resource locations serving your county/community.
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Emergency Services
Brooks, Kenedy and Kleberg Counties
415 S. 6th Street
Kingsville, Texas 78363
361-664-0145 Ext. 2036
Duval, and Jim Wells Counties
204 E. First Street
Alice, Texas 78332
361-664-0145 Ext. 2005
Bee and San Patricio Counties
212 S. Rachal St.
Sinton, Texas 78387
361-664-0145 Ext. 3276
Utility Assistance
Brooks, Duval, and Jim Wells Counties
65 N. Wright St.
Alice, Texas 78332
361-661-1300
Bee and San Patricio Counties
212 S. Rachal St.
Sinton, Texas 78387
361-364-0220
Cameron and Willacy Counties
1822 W. Jeferson
Harlingen, Texas 78550
956-423-1100
Brownsville Community
519 E. Madison St.
Brownsville, Texas 78520
956-435-0379
Counties Served
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

Utility Assistance

Criteria to Apply
Please be prepared to submit the following documents in order to avoid delays in processing your application. All documents are required by each program unless otherwise specified.
Proof of
Unemployment
Proof of COVID-19 job loss or reduction of hours.
Proof of members
in household
Photo ID is required for all household members 18 years of age or older.
Proof of
Residence
You must be a resident of Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg or San Patricio County. Provide current electric, water or gas bill with service address.
Proof of
Citizenship or Legal Residency
Applications to the Utility Assistance program will require proof of citizenship or legal residency.
Proof of Gross Income
Provide income for all household members for the past 30 days. Examples: Social Security (SS) Award Letter, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Award Letter, VA Award Letter, Retirement or Pension Document, Child Support, Unemployment Benefits, TANF, or Pay Stubs
