#AbileneUnited Winter Storm Recovery Program

Grocery Relief Cards

City Light Ministries, located at 336 Hickory St., in partnership with United Way of Abilene, will be distributing grocery relief cards to help those impacted by the recent winter storm starting Monday, February 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and continuing each MWF while supplies last.

To be eligible for this City Light Ministries program, applicants must live within Taylor County and meet certain income requirements. 

SNAP recipients are not eligible for the program, but can request replacement benefits at yourtexasbenefits.com.

Grocery Relief Card Application (PDF)

To expedite the process, please complete the first page of the application prior to your arrival at 336 Hickory St. to submit your application.

Plumbing Relief

Boots on the Ground Ministry, through a grant from United Way of Abilene, will be coordinating efforts to help those who need assistance with plumbing issues due to last week’s storm. To be eligible for this program, applicants must live within Taylor County and meet certain income requirements.

Eligibility: Homeowners with low fixed income either with or without insurance or with a high deductible homeowners are unable to meet.

Documents Required:  Valid ID, documents for income and/or fixed income sources; if the homeowners have insurance, documents showing the deductible amount. 

Applications for plumbing relief and supporting documentation, can be emailed to uwab@unitedwayabilene.org.

Plumbing Relief Application (PDF)