Community Resources

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City of Lubbock Garden and Arts Center

Offers a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for adults and teens.

City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Center

Delivers a variety of safe, accessible, affordable, and diverse programs like adult recreation leagues, movies at the park, and community and adult activity centers/classes.

Lubbock in the Loop

Promotes established Lubbock businesses, businesses opening soon, and upcoming events in the area.

Visit Lubbock

Lubbock’s official Convention & Visitors Bureau, charged with increasing the activity of leisure, sports, meeting and convention travel to Lubbock.

Employment

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Hire Red Raiders

A portal used by the University Career Center that can be used to search for jobs.

WorkForce Solutions South Plains

Leading workforce entity in the region responsible for administering State and Federal employment and training programs.

Financial

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Catholic Charities

Provides services and support to those in-need, including emergency assistance services.

College Board

Lists scholarship opportunities and provides information related to paying for college.

FinAid.org

Information on financial aid for college and tips on how to help ease the burden of college expenses.

Emergency Housing

Salvation Army

Provides short-term emergency housing.

Food

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Baptist Student Ministry

Offers free meals on Tuesdays from 11:30am-1:00pm.

Carpenters Kitchen

Offers free meals on Sundays at 12:00pm.

FUMC (First United Methodist Church)

Offers free meals on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12:00pm.

Lubbock Impact

Offers free meals on Wednesdays at 5:30pm.

Salvation Army Services

Offers free meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00am-11:45am.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Provides food benefits to eligible low-income individuals to support their grocery budget.

South Plains Food Bank

Provides food assistance to eligible individuals after completing an online application form.

St. Benedicts Chapel

Offers free meals Monday-Saturday at 5:00pm and Sunday at 9:00am.

St Christopher’s Lubbock

Food pantry for those in need.

Safety

City of Lubbock’s Crime Map

Shows recent reported crimes in the Lubbock area.

LBK Alert

Lubbock’s emergency notification system is used to share information on things such as accidents, severe weather, road closures, and utility outages.

Transportation

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CitiBus

Public bus routes, including on-demand rides.

Wrench It Forward

Low-cost car repairs, application required.

Wellness

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Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center

Provides access to comprehensive health services to those in need

NAMI (National Alliance for Mentally Ill)

Works to improve the lives of those affected by mental illness through support and education.

StarCare Specialty Health System

Provides access to a diverse array of specialty healthcare services to people experiencing mental health challenges.
Lubbock has many gyms in town, varying from specialty gyms, to big chains, to smaller local facilities. For a complete list of what is available nearby and to determine what best meets your fitness goals, we recommend completing an independent internet search. Sometimes, apartment complexes may have a workout facility as an amenity as well.
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