What services does CTLC provide?

CTLC provides food, hygiene items, clothing, and/or emergency assistance for utilities according to need.  Direction and counseling are provided to those who require the assistance of federal, state, and local social service agencies.  Additionally, in conjunction with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Counseling Center, counseling interns are available for confidential, individual counseling.  Since its founding in 1994, CTLC has aided over 9,000 families.  Today in an average month, CTLC

• Ministers to between 500 and 580 families;
   

• Gives food to 540 families;
   

• Provides clothing for 350 families;
   

• Pays emergency utility bills for 40 families.
   

How do I get help?

Visit our office at 702 West Avenue G in Temple during our Client Hours.  Bring a photo ID with you and have birth date information on each dependent that you are claiming.  You should also be a resident of East Bell County.

Each client may receive food and clothing no more than 3 times in a six-month period (January-June OR July-December).  A client must also fall within the USDA range of poverty guidelines to be eligible for aid.  In addition, if you need utility help, you must have the utility bill with you, along with a copy of your termination notice.

All assistance is free.  As good stewards of the resources God has provided through individuals, churches and organizations, we verify the eligibility and needs of each client using USDA guidelines.  We reserve the right to refuse services and resources to anyone we determine is ineligible.