Cottonwood Shores
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Local offices in Cottonwood Shores
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Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
3808 Cottonwood Drive, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with city utility billing and pay a water or sewer bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cottonwoodshores.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
3808 Cottonwood Drive, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services, city records, or questions for city staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cottonwoodshores.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Civic Center and Community Park
4111 Cottonwood Drive, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657
Help here
- Park and recreation facilitiesVisit the community park for its playground, restrooms, picnic tables, grills, and splash pad when open.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cottonwoodshores.org
City of Cottonwood Shores website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Cottonwood Shores first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Abiding Love Food Pantry
Abiding Love Lutheran Church
37 miles from the center of Cottonwood Shores7210 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
Listed on abidinglove.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
South Austin Senior Activity Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
39 miles from the center of Cottonwood Shores3911 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
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Micah 6 Food Pantry
Micah 6 of Austin
40 miles from the center of Cottonwood Shores2203 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
Listed on micah6austin.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
God’s Family Dinner
University Baptist Church
40 miles from the center of Cottonwood Shores2130 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78705
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Each Thursday evening; closed during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas
Who can come: Anyone who is hungry
What to bring: No requirements or restrictions
Listed on ubcaustin.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of Austin
40 miles from the center of Cottonwood Shores901 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78758
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Families in need; open to all with no ZIP code restrictions
Listed on ssvdp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Community Kitchen
Caritas of Austin
40 miles from the center of Cottonwood Shores611 Neches Street, Austin, TX 78701
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Monday through Friday
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness in Austin
Listed on caritasofaustin.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cottonwood Shores
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
Central Texas Food Bank
6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties
604 High Tech Dr, Georgetown, TX 78626-8185
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Burnet County
Cottonwood Shores is in Burnet County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
Human services · County office
Burnet County Indigent Health Care Program
1008 N Water Street, Burnet, TX 78611
Help here
- Medical care assistanceApply for help paying for medically necessary health care if you meet the program rules.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burnetcountytexas.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, care options, meals, and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capcog.org
Veterans · County office
Burnet County Veterans Services
Community Resource Center, Office 3, 1016 Broadway, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Help here
- Veteran benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for benefits for veterans and their families.
- Veteran transportationArrange transportation for veterans and their families in Burnet, Llano, and Lampasas counties.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burnetcountytexas.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions of Burnet
1001 West Buchanan Dr, Suite 1, Burnet, TX 78611
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and employment information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionsrca.com
Library · County office
Burnet County Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources and research services through the county library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burnetcountytexas.org
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 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988