Encinal

Local offices in Encinal

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Encinal Water Supply Corporation

  Help here

  • Water service and billingContact the water provider for water service and billing questions.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofencinal.com

• Local office · City office

  Encinal City Hall

  701 Berry Street, Encinal, TX 78019

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall about city records, council meetings, and other city services.
  Call 956-948-5226DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofencinal.com

• 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 877-541-7905Website

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

City of Encinal website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Laredo Stepping Stone

  30 miles from the center of Encinal

  377 Palomino Rd, Laredo, TX 78045

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  each month

  Who can come: People in the West Penitas community and people with immediate food needs

  Call 956-417-3300DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on laredosteppingstone.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Lilia Perez Community Center

  Webb County

  36 miles from the center of Encinal

  4420 Old Santa Maria Rd, Laredo, TX 78041

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Fernando A. Salinas Community Center

  Webb County

  37 miles from the center of Encinal

  520 Reynolds St, 2nd Floor, Laredo, TX 78040

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Once a month

  Who can come: Residents who qualify for the food bag program

  What to bring: Qualifying residents must register for the food bag program.

  Call 956-523-4770DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Breaking Bread

  Holding Institute Community Center

  38 miles from the center of Encinal

  1102 Santa Maria Ave, Laredo, TX 78040

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  every month

  Who can come: Individuals in need

  Call 956-718-2070DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on holding-institute.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  La Presa Community Center

  Webb County

  44 miles from the center of Encinal

  1983 Mangana Hein, Laredo, TX 78041

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Once a month

  Who can come: Residents who qualify for the food bag program

  What to bring: Qualifying residents must register for the food bag program.

  Call 956-523-5400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  Ricardo Molina Sr Community Center

  Webb County

  47 miles from the center of Encinal

  1600 Orquidia Lane, Rio Bravo, TX 78046

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Mobil: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month

  Call 956-523-4865DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on legacy.webbcountytx.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Encinal

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

Job help near Encinal

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Encinal. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions - Middle Rio Grande

  28 miles away

  707 Buckley Street, Cotulla, TX 78014-2538

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

  Call 830-224-2774DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 18, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions South Texas - Laredo

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  34 miles away

  1406 Jacaman Rd. Suite A, Laredo, TX 78041

  Hours: M-F 8a-5p

  Call 956-794-6500DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 27, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions - Middle Rio Grande

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  45 miles away

  307 West Nopal Street, Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM

  Call 830-876-3533DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of La Salle County

Encinal is in La Salle County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · County office

  La Salle County Community Outreach / Food Bank

  707 Buckley St., Cotulla, TX 78014

  Help here

  • Food pantry and nutrition programsGet help with food programs, pantry services, and school food programs.
  • Social service referralsGet help connecting with agencies that may improve your quality of life.
  Call 830-879-4567DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.la-salle.tx.us

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Vida Y Salud-Health Systems Inc. WIC

  651 N. Baylor St., Cotulla, TX 78014

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people and families with children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 830-876-9755DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Texas, Middle Rio Grande

  Help here

  • Community information and referralCall 2-1-1 for information and referrals to local services.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Older adults · County office

  La Salle County Elderly Nutrition Center

  637 N. Baylor St., Cotulla, TX 78014

  Help here

  • Elder nutrition servicesOlder residents can contact the center for nutrition services.
  Call 830-879-2804DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.la-salle.tx.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Middle Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging

  1200 Ferry Street, Eagle Pass, TX 78852

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet help finding services and support for older adults in Dimmit County.
  Call 830-757-6122DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mrgdc.org

• Veterans · County office

  La Salle County Veterans Affairs

  101 Courthouse Square, Cotulla, TX 78014

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help understanding and filing benefit claims.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.la-salle.tx.us

Everything in La Salle 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