Special Programs
Holiday Meal Basket Program
This program provides a holiday meal basket for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. Thanksgiving is CLOSED.
Applications are accepted until 28 November for Christmas. Click the link below for the holiday meal basket client application.
Sponsor applications are accepted until 28 November. Click the link below for the sponsor application and packing list.
If you are applying for both the holiday meal basket and other assistance click the link above for the holiday client application and click the links below for the holiday meal basket client and the application for other assistance..
You MUST provide ALL required documents.
Applying For Special Program Assistance
To apply for any and all assistance from RACAP you must live in one of these zip codes:
78108, 78124, 78132, 78148, 78154, 78233 (LIVE OAK ONLY), 78247 or 78266
AND
Provide these documents:
1. Photo ID for yourself.
2. Social Security cards for everyone in the household. (Will accept passport, birth certificate or current year tax form.
3. Proof of residence within our service area. Current utility bill or lease. Document provided MUST have one of our service area city and zip code on it.
4. Proof of all income and benefits for everyone in the household.
Back-to-School Program
This program supplies a basic bag of school supplies to students in grades Pre-K-12. Applications for the 2025 Back-to-School Program will be accepted July 21-August 28, 2025.
If you are applying for just school supplies click the School Supply button below, fill in the application and provide us with the required documents when you come to pick up the school supplies at RACAP. Applications for just school supplies WILL NOT be accepted via email.
If you are applying for school supplies and other services click the button below for the School Supply application and the button below to Apply for Assistance to download the master application, fill in both applications, and provide us with both applications and ALL required documents.