Bear Creek

Local offices in Bear Creek

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Village of Bear Creek Mayor and City Secretary

  Help here

  • Village government helpCall the mayor or city secretary with questions or concerns about village government.
  Call 512-289-6458Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vilbc.org

Village of Bear Creek website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bear Creek first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Abiding Love Food Pantry

  Abiding Love Lutheran Church

  6.2 miles from the center of Bear Creek

  7210 Brush Country Road, Austin, TX 78749

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Neighbors

  What to bring: One visit per month

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 512-892-4041DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on abidinglove.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  South Austin Senior Activity Center

  City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department

  9.9 miles from the center of Bear Creek

  3911 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78704

  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

  Call 512-978-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center

  City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department

  12 miles from the center of Bear Creek

  5801 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

  Call 512-974-3840DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Bread For All Food Pantry

  Austin City Lutherans

  12 miles from the center of Bear Creek

  1314 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

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on austincitylutherans.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Community Kitchen

  Caritas of Austin

  13 miles from the center of Bear Creek

  611 Neches Street, Austin, TX 78701

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Monday through Friday

  Who can come: People experiencing homelessness in Austin

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on caritasofaustin.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Micah 6 Food Pantry

  Micah 6 of Austin

  14 miles from the center of Bear Creek

  2203 San Antonio Street, Austin, TX 78705

  Hours

  • Thu5:30 PM to 7 PM
  • Sat9:30 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: All are welcome

  What to bring: Register on the first visit and once a year after that

  Call 512-476-5321DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on micah6austin.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bear Creek

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Bear Creek

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Bear Creek. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Capital Area - North

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.3 miles away

  9001 North Interstate Highway 35, #110A, Austin, TX 78753

  Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  Call 512-454-9675DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Capital Area - East

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  3401 Webberville Road, ACC Eastview Campus, Bldg. 1000, Austin, TX 78702-3004

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m

  Call 512-381-4200 Main / 512-223-5400 (Alt)DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions - Rural Capital Area- San Marcos

  Also helps young people

  21 miles away

  4794 Transportation Way, Bldg. 5 Suite 500, San Marcos, TX 78666

  Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

  Call 512-392-1291DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Hays County

Bear Creek is in Hays County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Hays County - San Marcos WIC

  215 S. Reimer Avenue, San Marcos, TX 78666

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition programEligible women, infants, and children can apply for food and nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 512-393-8040DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.gov

• Child support · State office

  Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Office, San Marcos

  250 S. Foxtail Run, San Marcos, TX 78666

  Help here

  • Child support servicesVisit the office for help with child support services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov

• Public health · County office

  Hays County Health Department

  101 Thermon Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666

  Help here

  • Public health clinic and servicesGet public health services, clinic care, and information about health programs.
  • Indigent Health Care ProgramEligible low-income county residents can ask about medical and prescription coverage.Read more
  Call 512-393-5520DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hayscountytx.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Hays County Law Library

  712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2026, San Marcos, TX 78666

  Help here

  • Legal research and formsUse legal research books, databases, computers, and forms for your case.
  Call 512-393-7709DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hayscountytx.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area

  6800 Burleson Road, Building 301, Suite 165, Austin, TX

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportConnect with services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.
  Call 512-916-6062DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capcog.org

• Veterans · County office

  Hays County Veterans Services Office

  111 E San Antonio St., Suite 100, Room 200, San Marcos, TX 78666

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesVeterans and their families can contact the office for help with veterans services.
  Call 512-392-8387DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hayscountytx.gov

Everything in Hays 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