Dayton
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Local offices in Dayton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
117 Cook Street, Dayton, TX 77535
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash serviceStart or stop city utility service, pay a bill, or ask about a senior discount on water and sewer rates.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdaytontx.com
Local office · City office
Dayton City Hall
117 Cook Street, Dayton, TX 77535
Help here
- City information and servicesContact City Hall for help finding city services and departments.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdaytontx.com
Older adults · City office
Dayton Senior Center
Help here
- Senior centerContact the city to ask about services and activities at the Dayton Senior Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdaytontx.com
Library · City office
Jones Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, library programs, and access to library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdaytontx.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Dayton Community Center
Help here
- Community center facilitiesAsk about renting rooms for meetings, events, and community activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdaytontx.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Dayton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Northeast Multi-Service Center Food Fair
Target Hunger
25 miles from the center of Dayton9720 Spaulding St., Houston, TX 77016
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
All Food Fairs are 9 to 11 AM until supplies last. Thursday October 22nd; Thursday November 12th; Thursday December 10th
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Complete a registration form before receiving food. Drive-through distribution. Food is available until supplies last.
Listed on targethunger.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army East Harris County Corps Community Center Food Pantry
The Salvation Army East Harris County Corps Community Center
27 miles from the center of Dayton2732 Cherry Brook Ln., Pasadena, TX 77502
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Tue8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Thu8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Fri8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM
Listed on salvationarmyhouston.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Valero Food Fair
Target Hunger
28 miles from the center of Dayton9602 Manchester, Houston, TX 77012
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
All Food Fairs are 9 to 11 AM until supplies last. Thursday October 15th; Thursday November 19th; Thursday December 17th
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Complete a registration form before receiving food. Drive-through distribution. Food is available until supplies last.
Listed on targethunger.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center Food Fair
Target Hunger
29 miles from the center of Dayton4014 Market St., Houston, TX 77020
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
All Food Fairs are 9 to 11 AM until supplies last. Friday October 23rd; Friday November 13th; Friday December 11th
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Complete a registration form before receiving food. Drive-through distribution. Food is available until supplies last.
Listed on targethunger.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Crossroads at Park Place Community Food Fair
Crossroads at Park Place
31 miles from the center of Dayton7843 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX 77087
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: General public
What to bring: No appointment is needed.
Listed on crossroadsatparkplace.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Crossroads at Park Place Meal Service
Crossroads at Park Place
31 miles from the center of Dayton7843 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX 77087
Hours
- Tue7 AM to 12 PM
- Thu7 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness and poverty
What to bring: No appointment or ID needed. No cost.
Listed on crossroadsatparkplace.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dayton
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
Offices for all of Liberty County
Dayton is in Liberty County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Liberty WIC Clinic
501 A Palmer Street, Liberty, TX 77575
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefits and supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on texaswic.org
Human services · County office
Liberty County Indigent Health Care
304 Campbell Street, Cleveland, TX 77327
Help here
- Indigent health care assistanceAsk about county health care assistance for eligible residents who have limited income.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.liberty.tx.us
Public health · State office
Texas DSHS Community Health Services, Cleveland Clinic
300 Campbell Street, Cleveland, TX 77327
Help here
- Community health clinic servicesContact the clinic about available community health services and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
402 Liberty Street, Cleveland, TX 77327
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet behavioral health screening, counseling, treatment, and referrals for adults and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tcbhc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging
3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77027
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information about aging services in Chambers County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com
Veterans · County office
Liberty County Veterans Service Office
2103 Cos Street, Liberty, TX 77575
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims assistanceGet help preparing and submitting claims for federal, state, and county veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.liberty.tx.us
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.
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