Nutrition is important for mommy and baby. Did you know that folic acid is a vitamin that can prevent certain birth defects? For more information about nutrition for you and your baby and help in getting nutrient rich foods call the following resources.
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
4410 Dillon Lane, Suite 28
Corpus Christi Tx 78415
361-857-0878
5155 Flynn Pkwy #1
Corpus Christi Tx 78411
361-855-2451
The SNAP food benefits (used to be called food stamps) help people with low incomes and resources buy the food they need for good health. SNAP benefits are given to a single person or family who meets the program’s requirements. Applications are available at these local offices, through the United Way 2-1-1 service, and on-line at https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/ssp/SSPHome/ssphome.jsp
Food Bank of Corpus Christi
361-887 6291
Call the food bank, give them your zip code and they will give you information about a local food pantry
Metro Ministries
Loaves and Fishes
1919 Leopard Street
(361) 887-0151
Loaves & Fishes is a free cafeteria that serves nutritious dine-in meals for the homeless, poor, working poor, disabled, and elderly. This program provides lunch and dinner Monday through Friday.
Catholic Charities
1322 Commanche St
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
361-884-0651
8:30-3:30 Monday to Friday
www.catholiccharities-cc.com
WIC
Nutritional information and specified nutritious foods are provided to clients who meet income, residence and nutrition eligibility requirements. Pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, infants and children under five, who have nutrition-related health problems are served.
Nueces County Health Department
1702 Horne Road
Corpus Christi, Texas 78416
361-826-1355
Monday to Thursday 8-6pm; Friday 8-12pm
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
3455 South Alameda
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
361-694-6767
Flour Bluff Location
1456 Waldron Rd
Corpus Christi, Texas 78418
361-939-7927
Tuesday and Thursday ONLY 8-6pm