Brazos County
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Local offices in Brazos County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Brazos County Health District
201 N. Texas Avenue, Bryan, TX 77803
Help here
- Immunizations and TB testingGet routine vaccines and tuberculosis skin testing for children and adults.
- STI testing and treatmentGet walk-in testing, treatment, and counseling for sexually transmitted infections.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.brazoscountytx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging
3991 East 29th St., Bryan, TX 77802
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bvcog.org
Veterans · County office
Brazos County Veterans Services
200 E. 27th St., Bryan, TX 77803
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, appeals, and burial benefits.
- Military records assistanceGet help requesting service records and discharge documents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brazoscountytx.gov
Emergency help · County office
Brazos County Department of Emergency Management
110 N. Main Street, Suite 100, Bryan, TX 77803
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind local plans and guidance to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on em.brazoscountytx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley
3991 East 29th St., Bryan, TX 77802
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with career services.
- Adult education and literacyFind adult GED, English, and work skills classes.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bvjobs.org
Library · Regional office
Bryan + College Station Public Library System
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a library card to borrow materials and use digital books and other online resources.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bcslibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Brazos County, closest to the center of College Station first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Joanne Watford Nutrition Center
Northwest Assistance Ministries
63 miles from the center of College Station15555 Kuykendahl Rd., Houston, TX 77090
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 2 PM
- Tue9 AM to 2 PM
- Wed9 AM to 2 PM
- Thu9 AM to 2 PM
- Fri9 AM to 2 PM
Listed on namonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community Food Pantry
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community
64 miles from the center of College Station10135 West Road, Houston, TX 77064
Hours
- Wed3:30 PM to 5 PM. Curbside pickup
Who can come: People living in ZIP codes 77064, 77065, and 77040
What to bring: Register with the pantry. Bring a valid Texas driver's license or ID, passport, and proof of current address.
Listed on stmaximilian.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brazos 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
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
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
Brazos Valley Community Action Programs
PO Box 4128, Bryan, TX 77805-4128
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Brazos 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 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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