Bay City
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Local offices in Bay City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office
1700 Merlin Street, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- State benefitsAsk about applying for state food, health care, and cash benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yourtexasbenefits.com
Housing help · Regional office
Bay City Housing Authority
3012 Sycamore Avenue, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the Housing Authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on baycitypha.org
Utilities · City office
Bay City Utility Billing
1901 Fifth Street, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage service and billingStart or manage city utility service, pay bills, or ask about a bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on baycitytx.gov
Local office · City office
Bay City Hall
1901 Fifth Street, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- City information and servicesContact City Hall for help finding city services and departments.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on baycitytx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Bay City Parks and Recreation
1209 10th Street, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- Senior-CizeAdults 55 and older can join free low-impact fitness classes at the USO Service Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on baycitytx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast Bay City Career Office
3501 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- Career and job search helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and job training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Library · City office
Bay City Public Library
1100 7th Street, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its information and technology resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on baycitytx.gov
Local office · City office
Bay City USO Service Center
2105 Avenue M, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- Community gatherings and eventsResidents can ask the city about using the USO building for a community gathering.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on baycitytx.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bay City first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Emergency Services - Southwest
Christian Community Service Center
57 miles from the center of Bay City6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Residents of the CCSC service ZIP codes
What to bring: Complete an interview. Bring photo ID, household IDs or birth certificates, and proof of current address. ID is requested but is not required for USDA foods. No appointment is needed.
Listed on ccschouston.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Wednesday Night Fellowship
St. Luke's Gethsemane
57 miles from the center of Bay City6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074
Hours
- Wed6 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: People of all ages and cultures
Listed on gethchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Crossroads at Park Place Community Food Fair
Crossroads at Park Place
63 miles from the center of Bay City7843 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX 77087
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: General public
What to bring: No appointment is needed.
Listed on crossroadsatparkplace.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Crossroads at Park Place Meal Service
Crossroads at Park Place
63 miles from the center of Bay City7843 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX 77087
Hours
- Tue7 AM to 12 PM
- Thu7 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness and poverty
What to bring: No appointment or ID needed. No cost.
Listed on crossroadsatparkplace.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army East Harris County Corps Community Center Food Pantry
The Salvation Army East Harris County Corps Community Center
67 miles from the center of Bay City2732 Cherry Brook Ln., Pasadena, TX 77502
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Tue8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Thu8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Fri8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM
Listed on salvationarmyhouston.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bay City
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 the Golden Crescent
801 South Laurent, Victoria, TX 77901
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Economic Action Committee of the Gulf Coast
904 Whitson St, PO Box 1685, Bay City, TX 77404-1685
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Matagorda County
Bay City is in Matagorda County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Matagorda County Hospital District WIC Clinics
3007 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children can get nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on matagordaregional.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Matagorda County District Clerk
1700 7th Street, Room 307, Bay City, TX 77414-5092
Help here
- Child support informationFind the state Child Support Program and local court information through the District Clerk.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on matagordatx.gov
Housing help · City office
Bay City Housing Authority
3012 Sycamore Street, Bay City, TX 77414
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycitypha.org
Housing help · City office
Palacios Housing Authority
45 Seashell Boulevard, Palacios, TX 77465
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on palaciosha.org
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
Public health · County office
Matagorda County Environmental Health Department
2200 7th Street, First Floor, Bay City, TX
Help here
- Environmental health permits and inspectionsGet permits and information for food businesses, septic systems, building projects, and floodplain work.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on matagordatx.gov
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 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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