Family Resources
The following local community resources have been identified for Magnolia ISD families. Services provided by these organizations range from social, legal, health and various other resources for families.
Basic Needs
Montgomery County Food Bank
1 Food for Life Way Conroe, TX 77385
(936) 271-8800
https://mcfoodbank.org/
Montgomery County Food Bank distributes food to over 70 partner agencies across the county, who are ready to serve those in need. To find the food pantry nearest you, click on the magnifying glass and search by your zip code at the website below. Before going to a food pantry, be sure to call ahead to confirm pantry hours. That is the best way to ensure the pantry is open when the visit is planned. Mobile Markets, also available by checking the website, to offer fresh produce and nutritious groceries to those in need. This drive-thru distribution model allows for quick and contactless service. Please arrive on time in a vehicle with an empty trunk or back seat. A volunteer will visit your car to record basic household information. Cars will then proceed to receive food on a first come, first served basis. Quantities are limited.
Wildwood United Methodist Church
8911 FM 1488 Magnolia, TX 77354
(832) 934-0100
Thursday 10:30 am-12:00 pm
https://www.findhelp.org/wildwood-united-methodist-church--magnolia-tx--family-assistance-ministry-food-pantry/5176079010627584?postal=77354
The food pantry provides quality food items to household experiencing food insecurity. This program supplies critical nutrition to any hungry individual and family in Magnolia, TX. free of charge.
Language: English
Society of Samaritans
31355 Friendship Dr., Suite 500 Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 259-8452
Monday-Friday 10:00 am-2:00 pm
https://societyofsamaritanstx.org/programs/food-pantry/
The food pantry provides quality food items to household experiencing food insecurity. This program supplies critical nutrition to any hungry individual and family in Montgomery County, TX. free of charge. The food pantry is located at the corporate office located on Friendship Dr. Please arrive by 1:30 pm to record the visit and allow time for shopping in the pantry.
Languages: English and Spanish
Society of St. Vicent de Paul at St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Church
302 Magnolia Blvd. Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 259-7300
Food Pantry hours-Friday 9:00 am-1:30 pm
https://st-matthias.net/st-vincent-de-paul
This ministry provides help for those in the community who are in need: food to meet basic nutritional needs, holiday baskets, limited financial assistance (including utilities, rent, and medical)
Helping Hands Program-April Sound Church
67 April Wind Drive South Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 588-2832
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
https://www.soundchurchtx.com/
This program helps Montgomery County, TX. residents by providing financial assistance with rent, utility bills, and basic needs.
Stonebridge Church Food Pantry
1 StoneBridge Church Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77382
(281) 789-7080
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
https://www.sbfoodpantry.org/
This pantry provides food and basic needs to people struggling with poverty in Montgomery County. Besides food, the SB Pantry provides clothing, personal hygiene items, gas cards, Thanksgiving Baskets, Christmas Angels and backpacks to school.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Food Pantry
7801 Bay Branch Dr. Spring, TX 77382
(281) 296-2800
https://ap.church/ministries/outreach/food-pantry/
Housing
Montgomery County Housing Authority
1500 North Frazier, Suite 101 Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 539-4984
Mon-Thurs 8:00 am–12:00 pm/1:00 pm–5:00 pm
https://montgomerycountyha.org/
Montgomery County Housing Authority assists very low-income families, the elderly and disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing through Housing Choice Vouchers in a federally funded program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Assistance is provided to families and individuals to secure housing from participating landlords in single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.
Health
UTMB Health WIC - Magnolia
18602 FM 1488 #600 Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 259-2404
Monday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
https://urgentcarelocations.org/tx/magnolia/361024--utmb-health-wic--magnolia
TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries
Magnolia Landmark Building
18230 FM 1488 Suite 203 Magnolia, TX 77354
(281) 357-0747
By appointment only
https://tomagwa.org/
Lone Star Family Health Center – Spring
440 Rayford Rd., Suite 150 Spring, TX 77386
(936) 539-4004
Mon-Fri 8:00 am–12:00 pm; 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
https://www.freeclinics.com/det/lone-star-family-health-center-spring
This clinic operates under a sliding scale model. It may not be free depending on income. Financial need proof is required to receive free services or services at a reduced cost. Services include family services, dental services, pharmacy, pediatric services, geriatric services, women’s healthcare, X-ray & lab, sports physicals, mental health.
Immigration
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
(202) 824-8680
Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm
https://supportkind.org/what-we-do/legal-services/
KIND provides free legal services and representation to unaccompanied children in Harris and Montgomery Counties, TX. in their search for safety, including children who have been persecuted in their home countries, trafficked to the U. S., and abused, abandoned or neglected. Services provided are Pro Bono attorneys to represent unaccompanied children in their deportation proceedings, legal screenings, and Know Your Rights presentations.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) by Equal Justice Center (EJC)
314 East Highland Mall Blvd., Suite 401 Austin, TX 78752
(888) 670-6854
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
https://www.equaljusticecenter.org/legal-help/
The EJC offers free legal assistance services for working families to obtain fair treatment in the workplace and society. It provides legal assistance to undocumented students and graduates applying for DACA.
Languages: English and Spanish
Community
Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) at Lone Star College
LSC-University Center at Montgomery
3232 College Park Dr., Suite 112 Conroe, TX 77384
(936) 273-7518
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
https://www.lonestar.edu/adult-education
Lone Star College’s AEL Program provides instruction through free classes in English reading and speaking skills to people in the community; it is designed for those seeking guidance in the English language to help those interested in workforce education and training. The program provides English as a Second Language Instruction, Civics and Citizenship, and Workforce Education and Training Certificate. Covers residents in Montgomery and Harris Counties in Texas older than 18 years of old.
US Citizenship Test Prep Class
(503) 468-5474
Online services open Sunday-Saturday 24 hours
https://classroom.usahello.org/programs/us-citizenship-test-preparation/
USAHello offers their free US Citizenship Test Prep Class to anyone in need, but targets refugees and immigrants looking to become citizens. The free US Citizenship Test Class provides 30 online lessons for individuals to prepare for the US citizenship test. This program teaches integrated civics, history, and government and offers a full-length practice exam. The class is translated so you can study in your own language or in English. Note, you will need to take your citizenship test in English. The class is also self-paced, so you can learn anytime.
Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Korean, Nepali, Persian, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese
Sole Missions
16140 FM 1485 Rd. Conroe, TX 77306
(832) 303-3440
https://solemission.org/
Sole Mission is dedicated to giving new well-fitting shoes to kids living in poverty across the U.S. As one of the largest shoe distribution organizations in the country, their goal is to allow these kids to reach their dreams.
Montgomery County Malcolm Purvis Library – Magnolia Branch
510 Melton St. Magnolia, TX 77354
(936) 442-7704
Monday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday-Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://www.countylibrary.org/home
Magnolia Cowboy Church
23245 Glenmont Estates Blvd. Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 259-5802
http://www.magnoliacowboychurch.org/
Magnolia United Methodist
419 Commerce St. Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6647
https://magnoliaumc.org/
St. Simon and Jude Catholic Church
26777 Glen Loch Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 367-9885
https://www.ssjwoodlands.com/
St. Matthias Catholic Church
302 Magnolia Blvd. Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-2000
https://st-matthias.net/
St. Paul Lutheran Church
21088 FM 1488 Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 259-7818
https://saintpaulmagnolia.org/
Magnolia First Baptist Church
18525 N. 6th St. Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-8543
English classes offered
https://m1bc.org/
Youth
Yes to Youth
31355 Friendship Dr., Suite 400 Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 259-0440 / (888) 756-8682
https://www.sayyestoyouth.org/
YES to YOUTH - Montgomery County Youth Services strengthens the emotional and mental health development of youth and families by providing crisis intervention, counseling, and suicide prevention services. They provide a safe and nurturing home where abused, battered, sex-trafficked, homeless, and at-risk youth begin healing from the past and become empowered for the future.
Crisis Hotline is available 24/7
Services are provided at no cost to clients
The Woodlands Family YMCA at Branch Crossing
8100 Ashlane Way The Woodlands, TX 77382
(281) 367-9622
Mon-Thurs 5:00am-9:00pm, Fri. 5:00am-8:00pm, Sat 6:00am-6:00pm & Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm
https://ymcahouston.org/locations/woodlands-family-ymca-branch-crossing?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=referral
Physical Spaces
Unity Park
19450 Unity Park Dr. Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-2266
Everyday 7:00am-6:00pm
https://www.cityofmagnolia.com/parks/pages/unity-park
Magnolia Stroll
18111 Buddy Riley Blvd. Magnolia, TX 77354
(281) 356-2266 Option 2
Everyday 7:00am-6:00pm
https://www.cityofmagnolia.com/parks/pages/magnolia-stroll
Magnolia Depot Museum
426 Melton St. Magnolia, TX 77354
(281) 615-5697
Museum is open Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
Grounds are open every day
https://www.magnoliatxhistoricalsociety.com/
The Magnolia Historical Society strives to preserve, share, and celebrate the history of the Magnolia Texas community. They maintain the Depot Complex and its artifacts, as well as educate regarding the early life of the area.