Bastrop County
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Local offices in Bastrop County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Bastrop WIC Clinic
605 Old Austin Hwy, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food benefits, nutrition counseling, and classes for eligible families with young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas
204 S. Main Street, Elgin, TX 78621
Help here
- Rural Area Services ProgramAsk about community assistance services available to residents of Bastrop County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on communityaction.com
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Human services · County office
Bastrop County Indigent Health Care Program
104 Loop 150 W, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- County indigent health careApply for medically necessary health care if you meet the county program's eligibility rules.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bastropcounty.gov
Public health · County office
Bastrop County Public Health Department
104 Loop 150, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- ImmunizationsAsk about vaccines for eligible adults and children.
- Mental health and substance use resourcesFind local mental health information and resources for preventing opioid misuse and getting support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bastropcounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
6800 Burleson Road, Building 301, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Bastrop County.
- Benefits counselingTalk with a counselor about benefit programs and enrollment options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capcog.org
Veterans · County office
Bastrop County Veterans Service Office
104 Loop 150 W, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- Veterans benefits counselingGet help understanding and applying for federal, state, and local veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bastropcounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management
1501 Business Park Drive, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency information, preparedness guidance, and help signing up for emergency alerts.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bastropcounty.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions of Bastrop County
53 Loop 150 West, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet no-cost help with finding a job and building career skills.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionsrca.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Bastrop County, closest to the center of Bastrop first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Turner Roberts Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
23 miles from the center of Bastrop7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX 78724
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Tue12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Wed12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Fri12 PM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older
What to bring: No contribution required
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Onsite Food Pantry
Central Texas Food Bank
24 miles from the center of Bastrop6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 4:30 PM
- Tue9 AM to 4:30 PM
- Wed9 AM to 4:30 PM
- Thu9 AM to 4:30 PM
- Fri9 AM to 4:30 PM
Who can come: People in need
Listed on centraltexasfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
26 miles from the center of Bastrop5801 Ainez Drive, Austin, TX 78744
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older
What to bring: No contribution required
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
26 miles from the center of Bastrop808 Nile Street, Austin, TX 78702
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Tue12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Wed12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Fri12 PM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older
What to bring: No contribution required
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
26 miles from the center of Bastrop2407 Canterbury Street, Austin, TX 78702
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older
What to bring: No contribution required
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bread For All Food Pantry
Austin City Lutherans
27 miles from the center of Bastrop1314 East Oltorf Street, Austin, TX 78704
Hours
- Mon5 PM to 6:30 PM
Who can come: Neighbors who need food
What to bring: One visit per month
Languages: Spanish
Listed on austincitylutherans.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bastrop County
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
Central Texas Food Bank
6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Combined Community Action, Inc.
165 W Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942-3205
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Bastrop County
Texas programs by kind of help
These are run by Texas 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
- 2-1-1 Texas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988