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Local offices in Houston
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Mid-Valley Senior Center
11975 W. Mid Valley Way, Houston, AK 99694
Help here
- Senior meals and servicesSeniors can ask about meals and services that help them live independently.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wasillaseniors.com
Local office · Nonprofit
Alaska 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local services such as food, shelter, health care, and senior support.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
Local office · City office
Houston City Hall
13878 W. Armstrong Road, Houston, AK 99694
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city clerk for information about city services and local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on houston-ak.gov
City of Houston, Alaska website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Houston first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Downtown Hope Center
27 miles from the center of Houston240 E 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Tue12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Wed12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Fri12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Sat12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Sun12 PM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: Anchorage’s homeless and low-income community
Listed on downtownhopecenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Bean's Cafe
28 miles from the center of Houston1020 E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 9:30 AM; 11 AM to 1 PM; 4 PM to 6 PM
- Tue8:30 AM to 9:30 AM; 11 AM to 1 PM; 4 PM to 6 PM
- Wed8:30 AM to 9:30 AM; 11 AM to 1 PM; 4 PM to 6 PM
- Thu8:30 AM to 9:30 AM; 11 AM to 1 PM; 4 PM to 6 PM
- Fri8:30 AM to 9:30 AM; 11 AM to 1 PM; 4 PM to 6 PM
- Sat8:30 AM to 9:30 AM; 11 AM to 1 PM; 4 PM to 6 PM
- Sun8:30 AM to 9:30 AM; 11 AM to 1 PM; 4 PM to 6 PM
Listed on foodbankofalaska.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Church of the Nations
28 miles from the center of Houston810 E 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Hours
- Sun3 PM to 4:30 PM
Listed on foodbankofalaska.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Fairview Rec Center Mobile Food Pantry
Anchorage East Rotary Club
28 miles from the center of Houston1121 E 10th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Fairview Recreation Center on the second Saturday of every month; recent event listing: 1:30-3:30ish.
Who can come: Community members in need
Listed on anchorageeastrotaryclub.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Francis House Food Pantry
Catholic Social Services
29 miles from the center of Houston3710 E 20th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 1 PM
- Tue9 AM to 1 PM
- Wed9 AM to 1 PM; 4 PM to 5:30 PM (4th of the month)
- Thu9 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Any adult or family seeking food assistance
What to bring: No appointment needed. Bring ID. Visits are limited to twice a month.
Listed on cssalaska.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
MLK Jr. Foundation/Shiloh Mission
29 miles from the center of Houston1928 Juneau St, Anchorage, AK 99501
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 10 AM
Listed on foodbankofalaska.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Houston
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Alaska, Inc.
2192 Viking Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Incorporated (RurAL CAP)
731 E. 8th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Listed on commerce.alaska.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Houston is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Nonprofit
Alaska Family Services WIC, Wasilla
777 N. Crusey St, Suite B201, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
State office
Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Mat-Su District Office
855 W. Commercial Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply in person for state public assistance programs and get help with your application.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Palmer Courthouse, Family Law Self-Help Center
435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645
Help here
- Family law self-helpGet information about family law forms, court steps, and available legal resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mat-Su Senior Services
1132 S. Chugach St, Palmer, AK 99645
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals for services that help older adults live independently.
- Senior transportationAsk about transportation services for older adults in the Mat-Su area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on matsuseniors.com
Emergency help · County office
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Office of Emergency Management
680 N Seward-Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet emergency alerts and information about hazards, road closures, shelters, and evacuation zones.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on matsu.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Mat-Su Job Center
877 Commercial Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work, improving job skills, and connecting with employers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.gov
Alaska programs by kind of help
These are run by Alaska and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Alaska 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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