Castroville

Local offices in Castroville

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

• Utilities · City office

  City Hall and Customer Service

  1209 Fiorella St, Castroville, TX 78009

  Help here

  • City servicesContact the city for help with city services and information about City Hall.Read more
  • Utility accounts and billsGet help starting utility service, paying bills, or asking about water, sewer, gas, electric, and garbage charges.
  • Utility bill payment arrangementsContact the city to ask about payment arrangements for a utility bill.
  Call 830-931-4070DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on castrovilletx.gov

• Library · City office

  Castroville Public Library

  802 London St, Castroville, TX 78009

  Help here

  • Library materials and informationBorrow books and other materials, use computers and internet, and get help finding information.
  • Children's and adult programsJoin library programs such as children's activities, a writers group, and adult craft classes.
  Call 830-931-4095DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on castrovilletx.gov

City of Castroville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Virginia Gill Community Center

  City of San Antonio Senior Nutrition Program

  13 miles from the center of Castroville

  7902 Westshire, San Antonio, TX 78227

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Mid-day meal served daily.

  Who can come: Adults 60 years and older and spouses in Bexar County

  What to bring: Complete Senior Services Program enrollment

  Call 210-207-3237DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  St. Stephen's CARE Center Food Pantry

  Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio

  20 miles from the center of Castroville

  2127 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 4 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 4 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 4 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 4 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 4 PM
  Call 210-226-6178DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Time Dollar Community Food Pantry

  San Antonio Time Dollar Community Connections

  20 miles from the center of Castroville

  2806 W Salinas St, San Antonio, TX 78207

  Hours

  • Mon9:30 AM to 11:45 AM
  Call 210-433-9851DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Laurel Street Church of Christ Food Pantry

  Laurel Street Church of Christ

  21 miles from the center of Castroville

  1747 W Laurel Street, San Antonio, TX 78201

  Hours

  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Everyone is invited

  What to bring: Bring a valid ID with your current address

  Call 210-734-7495DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Harlandale (County)

  City of San Antonio Senior Nutrition Program

  21 miles from the center of Castroville

  115 W Southcross, San Antonio, TX 78221

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Mid-day meal served daily.

  Who can come: Adults 60 years and older and spouses in Bexar County

  What to bring: Complete Senior Services Program enrollment

  Call 210-924-4771DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Commanders House

  City of San Antonio Senior Nutrition Program

  22 miles from the center of Castroville

  622 S Flores St, San Antonio, TX 78204

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Mid-day meal served daily.

  Who can come: Adults 60 years and older and spouses in Bexar County

  What to bring: Complete Senior Services Program enrollment

  Call 210-207-3010DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Castroville

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

Offices for all of Medina County

Castroville is in Medina County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Medina County WIC

  1402 Avenue M, Hondo, TX 78861

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families with young children and pregnant or breastfeeding women healthy food, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 830-741-6144DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office

  410 Carter, Hondo, TX 78861

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsResidents can get help applying for food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 830-741-2043DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yourtexasbenefits.com

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Public health · County office

  Medina County Health Unit

  1206 15th Street, Hondo, TX

  Help here

  • VaccinationsThe health unit provides vaccines for eligible children and adults.
  Call 830-741-6191DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Alamo Area Agency on Aging

  2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78217

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, care planning, meals, legal services, and transportation.
  Call 866-231-4922DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Medina County Veteran Services

  1502 Avenue K, Hondo, TX 78861

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpCounty veterans service officers help veterans and their families with benefits and related services.
  Call 830-741-6135DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Medina 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