Rural Outreach Program
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Rural Outreach Contact Information
For more information or to make an appointment call or email:
Gessete Salcido
gsalcido@diocesecc.org
(361) 884-0651 Ext. 290
(361) 884-2218 Fax -
Serving the following counties: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio County.
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Thank You!
Nueces County Commissioners
for their support to our Diabetes Awareness and Healthy Eating grant
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established 1971
All services provided by Catholic Charities in Corpus Christi are available to rural communities as funds allow.
The program receives referrals from public and private organizations.
The Program assists with the completion and submission of applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), free cell phone applications, nutrition classes and grocery store tours.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to actively serve people in need by providing services that will contribute to the health and well being of the community.
Our Purpose
To build healthy families and strong communities.
A program of the Crisis Assistance & Self-Sufficiency Services Department. -
Free Cell Phone Program
We are providing assistance to families and individuals in need of completing and submitting a free cell phone program application in English and Spanish.
The Cell Free Phone Program which provides a free cell phone, 500 free minutes for the first 4 months, and unlimited texts every month.
To qualify, you must be enrolled in SNAP, Medicaid, CHIPS, or SSI.
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact our Rural Outreach Coordinator at (361) 884-0651 Ext. 290 or email gsalcido@diocesecc.org -
Diabetes Awareness Program
With the financial support of the Nueces County Commissioners, we are bringing awareness about healthy eating to our communities.
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Healthy Tasty Recipes
For Healthy Dinner Ideas for Families go to
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Tasty Recipes