Bridgeport
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Local offices in Bridgeport
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Bridgeport Utilities Customer Service
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsStart or stop city water, wastewater, electric, or trash service, pay a bill, or ask about bill assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbridgeport.net
Housing help · City office
Bridgeport Housing Authority
1508 Cobb St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbridgeport.net
Library · City office
Bridgeport Public Library
2159 10th St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Help here
- Library access and resourcesGet a library card and use books, computers, internet, and learning resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbridgeport.net
Local office · City office
Bridgeport City Hall
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and the right department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbridgeport.net
Parks and recreation · City office
Bridgeport Community Center
1102 Lawdwin Ave, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Help here
- Community center facility rentalReserve the community center for a gathering or event.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbridgeport.net
City of Bridgeport, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bridgeport first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Northside Community Center Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas
36 miles from the center of Bridgeport3023 NW 24th St., Fort Worth, TX 76106
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every other Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Listed on salvationarmyntx.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Food Pantry
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
37 miles from the center of Bridgeport5508 Black Oak Ln, River Oaks, TX 76114
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Tuesday morning from 8:30 am until 11:00 am or until we run out.
Who can come: People in the community
Listed on stpaulfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Wesley Center
United Community Centers, Inc.
37 miles from the center of Bridgeport3600 N. Crump St., Fort Worth, TX 76106
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Bring a photo ID and proof of residency for adults, and identification for children in the household.
Listed on unitedcommunitycenters.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
WestAid
38 miles from the center of Bridgeport2800 S Cherry Lane, Suite 106, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: ZIP codes 76107, 76108, 76109, 76114, 76116, 76126, and the Tarrant County part of 76008. Anyone in need is served on their first visit.
What to bring: It is helpful to bring an ID and proof of address.
Listed on westaid.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Cowtown Closet Free Corner Pantry
Fort Worth Community Collaborative
38 miles from the center of Bridgeport8645 Camp Bowie West Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 8 PM
- Thu10 AM to 8 PM
- Fri10 AM to 8 PM
- Sat10 AM to 6 PM
Listed on cowtowncloset.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sack Lunches for Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness
First Street Methodist Mission
40 miles from the center of Bridgeport801 W. 1st St., Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed2 PM to 4 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness
Languages: Spanish
Listed on fumcfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bridgeport
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
Tarrant Area Food Bank
2600 Cullen, Ft. Worth, TX 76107
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
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
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
Texas Neighborhood Services
PO Box 1539, Weatherford, TX 76086-7539
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wise County
Bridgeport is in Wise County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Wise County Committee on Aging
300 N Trinity St, Suite A, Decatur, TX 76234
Help here
- Meals on WheelsThe organization delivers meals to eligible older adults who are homebound in Wise County.
- Senior activity centerThe OWLS Activity Center offers meals and activities for older adults in Decatur.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mealsonwheelswisecounty.org
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
Human services · County office
Wise County Indigent Health Care
Help here
- Indigent health careThe county lists an indigent health care program for residents who need help accessing health care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wisecountytx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging
616 Six Flags Drive, Centerpoint Two, Arlington, TX 76011
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAdults age 60 and older and eligible caregivers can call for information and help connecting with services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nctcog.org
Veterans · County office
Wise County Veteran Services
205 N State Street, Decatur, TX 76234
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceStaff help veterans and their families with benefit claims, appeals, health care, education, and burial benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wisecountytx.gov
Emergency help · County office
Wise County Office of Emergency Management
205 N State St, Decatur, TX 76234
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe office coordinates county planning and response before, during, and after disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wisecountytx.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.
Call 988Text 988