Fairchilds

Local offices in Fairchilds

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Fairchilds Village Hall

  Help here

  • City information and recordsContact the City Secretary for city information, public records, and official documents.Read more
  • Utility service informationAsk the village for information about local utility providers; residents set up and maintain their own utility services.Read more
  Call 346-691-3720Website

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

Village of Fairchilds website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  West Houston Assistance Ministries Food Distribution

  West Houston Assistance Ministries

  24 miles from the center of Fairchilds

  10501 Meadowglen Lane, Houston, TX 77042

  Hours

  • Fri8 AM to 10 AM. Drive-through; or until supplies run out

  Who can come: General population

  What to bring: Must be registered in Link2Feed. Tuesday through Thursday distribution is by appointment. Friday distribution is first come, first served.

  Call 713-780-2727DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Emergency Services - Southwest

  Christian Community Service Center

  25 miles from the center of Fairchilds

  6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM
  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Residents of the CCSC service ZIP codes

  What to bring: Complete an interview. Bring photo ID, household IDs or birth certificates, and proof of current address. ID is requested but is not required for USDA foods. No appointment is needed.

  Call 713-871-9741DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Wednesday Night Fellowship

  St. Luke's Gethsemane

  25 miles from the center of Fairchilds

  6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074

  Hours

  • Wed6 PM to 7 PM

  Who can come: People of all ages and cultures

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  ICNA Relief Houston Food Pantry

  ICNA Relief Houston

  26 miles from the center of Fairchilds

  5645 Hillcroft Ave., Suite 405, Houston, TX 77036

  Hours

  • Tue4 PM to 6 PM
  • Wed4 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu4 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri4 PM to 6 PM
  • Sat12 PM to 2 PM. By appointment

  Who can come: Registered clients

  What to bring: Register for monthly food assistance. Pantry visits are scheduled by appointment. New visitors may ask staff about an emergency food basket when resources are available.

  Call 888-905-4262DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Emergency Services - Central

  Christian Community Service Center

  29 miles from the center of Fairchilds

  3434 Branard St., Houston, TX 77027

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM
  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Residents of the CCSC service ZIP codes

  What to bring: Complete an interview. Bring photo ID, household IDs or birth certificates, and proof of current address. ID is requested but is not required for USDA foods. No appointment is needed.

  Call 713-871-9741DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  East Spring Branch Food Pantry

  30 miles from the center of Fairchilds

  7901 Westview Dr., Houston, TX 77055

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 2 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: Bring ID for each family member and proof of residence to help with registration.

  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Fairchilds

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

Offices for all of Fort Bend County

Fairchilds is in Fort Bend County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Fort Bend County Social Services — Rosenberg Annex

  4520 Reading Rd., Suite A-900, Rosenberg, TX 77471

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceAsk about short-term help with food, utilities, rent, medication, or other urgent needs.
  Call 281-238-3502DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Fort Bend County Social Services — Missouri City Annex

  307 Texas Parkway, Suite 235, Missouri City, TX 77459

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceAsk about short-term help with food, utilities, rent, medication, or other urgent needs.
  Call 281-403-8050DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Fort Bend County Child Support

  1317 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 200, Richmond, TX 77469

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the county office for help with child support matters.
  Call 281-342-6222DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Fort Bend County Health & Human Services

  4520 Reading Rd., Suite A-100, Rosenberg, TX 77471

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical health servicesContact the county for public health information and clinical health services.
  Call 281-238-3233DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Programs

  Help here

  • Behavioral health programsFind information about county behavioral health programs and local support services.
  Call 281-238-3079Website

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

Everything in Fort Bend 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