Basic Needs

Of the 1,691 families on the City of Amarillo's waiting list for rental assistance, the average annual income is $4,500, with 81% having female head of households and the average wait is 1.5 years for assistance.

A total of 2,103,812 meals were provided to 304,899 individuals by local charity organizations in 1996. Food distribution to those in need increased 35% since 1994.

In 1996, over 2,000 families in need were helped with home repairs, utility payments and emergency rent/mortgage payments.

	Number Assisted	Average Cost
Emergency Repairs Utility Payments Rent/Mortgage Payments	507 363 668	$569 $156 $208