Program areas at Our Daily Bread
Our Service program provides assistance to clients in obtaining social services, job search and maintaining contact with family.Referrals to other social service agencies, for medical care, prescriptions, clothing, housing assistance, utility assistance, etc., averaging over 1,100 per monthComputer use for job searches and to keep in touch with familyFree Long distance and local telephone service for clientsMail Address service including receiving, sorting, and distribution of mail to clients, currently serving 409 homelessOn-site Medical/Nursing services provided 3 times per week by a physician and registered nurses, who monitor blood pressure, give flu immunizations, provide diabetes counseling, and provide illness care, including prescriptions Application assistance for SNAP, CHIPS-Medicaid for Children, MHMR Connections and other programs as needed. SNAP representative on site two days per week.Financial assistance to help clients receive Texas Department of Public Safety Identification CardsOn-site representatives from multiple social services agencies such as: Catholic Charities Saint JosephsWeekend snack pack program for the homeless, includes summer menus developed by the TWU Nutrition department, as well as winter Meals Ready to EatHygiene items which are available as requested by clients, providing an average of 2,500 items per month
Serving over 175,000 free nutritious meals annually, providing 120 shelter beds nightly, and delivering over 90,000 wrap around supportive services to people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.