Fernando Castaneda, MD

4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy # 102, Laredo, TX 78043

Driscoll Health Plan cares about building a healthy community. We want to help our members and their families stay healthy. Some health problems may be related to the places you live, work, and play. We can help you and your family find the resources you need. To learn more about resources near your PCP’s office select your PCP and the location below.

Food
Comida
Emergency Food Boxes
Laredo Regional Food Bank, Inc
Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2802 Anna Avenue, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 723-3725
Distance: 6.64 miles
The Salvation Army
Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
408 Matamoros Street, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 723-2349
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/laredo
Distance: 4.3 miles
The South Texas Food Bank Adopt-A-Family Program
The South Texas Food Bank
Open Friday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
2121 Jefferson Street, Laredo, TX 78040
https://www.southtexasfoodbank.org/adopt-a-family
Distance: 6.44 miles
Laredo Regional Food Bank
Open 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
2802 Anna Avenue, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 723-3725
laredoregionalfoodbank.org
Distance: 6.3 Miles
Emergency Assistance
Catholic Charities – Diocese of Laredo
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1919 Cedar Avenue, Laredo, TX 78040
956-722-2443
https://www.dioceseoflaredo.org/catholic-charities-diocese-laredo
Distance: 3.6 miles
Food Pantry
Volunteers Serving the Need (VSTN)
Open Tues-Sat 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
1202 Salinas Avenue, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 717-2960
http://www.vstn.org
Distance: 6.55 miles
New Leaven Food Program
Christ Church Episcopal
Food distribution: Saturdays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2320 Lane Street, Laredo, TX 78043
956-242-0448
https://www.christchurchlaredo.org/new-leaven-program.html
Distance: 2.2 miles
Food Assistance
Holding Institute Community Center
M-F 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Weekends 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1102 Santa Maria Avenue, Laredo, TX 78040
956-718-2070
https://www.holding-institute.org/
Distance: 4.2 miles
Bethany House of Laredo
M-F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
817 Hidalgo Street, Laredo, TX 78040
956-722-4152
https://bethanyhouseoflaredo.org/
Distance: 3.9 miles
Utilities
Servicios Públicos
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Webb County Community Action Agency (WCCAA)
Open Mon-Thurs 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
520 Reynolds Street, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 724-4058
https://www.webbcountytx.gov/CommunityActionAgency/CommSocialServ/
Distance: 5.33 miles
Bethany House of Laredo
Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
817 Hidalgo Street, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 722-4152
bethanyhouseoflaredo.org
Distance: 4.2 miles
Emergency Financial Assistance
The Salvation Army
Open M-F 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
408 Matamoros Street, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 723-2349
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/laredo
Distance: 6.34 miles
Catholic Social Services of Laredo
Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1919 Cedar Avenue, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 722-2443
https://dioceseoflaredo.org/catholic-charities-diocese-laredo
Distance: 3.6 miles
Webb County Community Action Agency (WCCAA)
Catholic Charities – Diocese of Laredo
Open: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
520 Reynolds Street, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 722-2443
Distance: 5.33 miles 
Texas Utility Help Program
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
M-F 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
1-877-541-7905
https://texasutilityhelp.com/
Housing
Vivienda
Housing Assistance
Housing Authority of the City of Laredo
Open M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2000 San Francisco Avenue, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 722-4521
larha.org
Distance: 4.3 miles
Salvation Army
Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
408 Matamoros Street, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 723-2349
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/laredo
Distance: 4 miles
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Webb County Community Action Agency (WCCAA)
Open: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
520 Reynolds Street, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 523-4182
https://www.webbcountytx.gov/CommunityActionAgency/default.aspx
Distance: 5.33 miles
Catholic Social Services of Laredo
Open: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1919 Cedar Ave, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 722-2443
https://dioceseoflaredo.org/catholic-charities-diocese-laredo
Distance: 3.6 miles
Habitat Partner Families
Habitat for Humanity of Laredo-Webb County
Information Sessions every Tuesday at 10:00 AM
4703 Warehouse Lane, Laredo, TX 78041
956-724-3227
https://www.habitatlaredo.org/apply
Distance: 7 miles
Transportation
Transporte
Medical Transportation Program
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Open: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(877) 633-8747
One-time TANF for Grandparents
One-time TANF for Grandparents
Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1500 North Arkansas Avenue, Laredo, TX 78043
(877) 541-7905
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/cash/tanf-cash-help
Distance: 20.94 miles
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
M-F 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM for scheduling
(833) 694-5881
https://driscollhealthplan.com/services/transportation/
El Lift Paratransit
El Metro
Scheduling Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
1301 Farragut, Laredo, Texas 78042
956-795-2290
https://elmetrotransit.com/services/el-lift-paratransit/
Distance: 4.3 miles
Bus Transportation
El Metro
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1301 Farragut, Laredo, Texas 78042
956-795-2280
https://elmetrotransit.com/about-us/community/community-questions/
Distance 4.3 miles
El Aguila Rural Transit System
Webb County Community Action Agency
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4801 Daugherty Aveenue, Laredo, Texas 78043
956-722-6100
https://webbcountytx.gov/CommunityActionAgency/ElAguila/default.aspx
Distance: 4.7 miles
Community/Isolation
Comunidad/Aislamiento
Basic Living Amenities
Bethany House
Open M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(956) 722-4152 
https://www.bethanyhouseoflaredo.org/
COVID 19 Virus
Webb County Court House
1000 Houston Street, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 523-4000
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/Home/Components/News/News/67/
Distance: 4.2 miles
Community Living Assistance and Support Services
Texas Visiting Nurse Service, LTD
Open: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1002 Corpus Christi Street, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 728-7905
https://www.tvns.today/
Distance: 5.63 miles 
Webb County TX.gov
Open: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1620 Santa Ursula, Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 523-4747
webbcountytx.gov/HeadStart/onlineapplication
Distance: 4.8 miles
Safety
Seguridad
Domestic Violence Assistance
Casa De Misericordia
Open Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1000 Mier Street, Laredo, TX 78040
(877) 782-2722
https://casademisericordia.org/about-us/
Distance: 5.55 miles
Emergency Shelter
Friendship of Women, Inc. (FOW)
Open Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(956) 544-7412
http://www.fowinc.com/
Emergency Shelter
Holding Institute Community Center
M-F 8:00 AM -6:00 PM
Weekends 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1102 Santa Maria Avenue, Laredo, TX 78040
956-718-2070
https://www.holding-institute.org/
Distance: 4.2 miles
Emergency Shelter
Bethany House of Laredo
M-F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
817 Hidalgo Street, Laredo, TX 78040
956-722-4152
https://bethanyhouseoflaredo.org/
Distance: 3.9 miles
Sexual Assault Services & Information Counseling Program
Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN)
M-F 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
1605 Saldana Avenue, Laredo, TX 78041
956-724-3177
https://www.scan-inc.org/sasi_counseling.html
Distance: 6.4 miles
Childcare
Cuidado de Niños
Workforce Solutions of South Texas
Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1406 Jacaman Rd Suite A, Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 794-6500
southtexasworkforce.org
Distance: 6.7 Miles
Tribute Program
Sunny Glen Children’s Home
Open Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
2385 West Expressway 83, Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 339-5356
https://sunnyglen.org/
Distance: 21.78 miles
Headstart Program – Laredo
Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
5904 West Dr, Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 795-2149
https://www.webbcountytx.gov/headstart/
Distance: 6.5 Miles

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