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Local offices in Fort Worth
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
1407 Texas St., Fort Worth, TX 76102
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceFind information about affordable housing, housing choice vouchers, and rental assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fwhs.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
1400 Circle Drive, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76119
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can use career help, job listings, and employment and training services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutions.net
State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Fort Worth Mega Center
8301 Brentwood Stair Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76120
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Texas driver license or identification card at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Fort Worth first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Wesley Center
United Community Centers, Inc.
1.9 miles from the center of Fort Worth3600 N. Crump St., Fort Worth, TX 76106
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Bring a photo ID and proof of residency for adults, and identification for children in the household.
Listed on unitedcommunitycenters.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sack Lunches for Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness
First Street Methodist Mission
2.1 miles from the center of Fort Worth801 W. 1st St., Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed2 PM to 4 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness
Languages: Spanish
Listed on fumcfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Northside Community Center Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas
2.4 miles from the center of Fort Worth3023 NW 24th St., Fort Worth, TX 76106
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every other Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Listed on salvationarmyntx.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Agape Meal
Broadway Baptist Church
3.1 miles from the center of Fort Worth305 W. Broadway Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Thursday. Tickets at 5p.m. and meal at 6p.m.
Who can come: Neighbors in the community
Listed on fortworthtexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Broadway Baptist Church Sack Lunches
Broadway Baptist Church
3.1 miles from the center of Fort Worth305 W. Broadway Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in need
What to bring: No ID is required.
Listed on fortworthtexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County Meals
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County
3.1 miles from the center of Fort Worth1321 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Breakfast: 7:00 AM; Lunch: 12:15 PM; Dinner: 4:00 PM. Meal times stay consistent throughout the year, except for certain holidays.
Who can come: Outside guests in need
Listed on ugm-tc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fort Worth
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
Tarrant Area Food Bank
2600 Cullen, Ft. Worth, TX 76107
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
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
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
Fort Worth, City of, Neighborhood Services Department
200 Texas St, Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Fort Worth
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Central Workforce Center
Also helps young people
3.2 miles away
1515 S. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 20, 2026
American Job Center
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County - Resource Connection Workforce Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
8 miles away
1400 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 27, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Alliance Workforce Center
13 miles away
2421 Westport Parkway,, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Hours: Monday -Friday8:00am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 20, 2026
Youth and reentry program
Cornerstone Assistance Network
For young people
3.1 miles away
3500 Noble Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111
Youth and reentry program
CLC Inc.
For young people
5.7 miles away
555 North Grants Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76108
Youth and reentry program
Volunteers of America - Fort Worth
For young people
6.1 miles away
3700 Hemphill St, Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Unemployment benefits in Texas
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Board
1320 South University Drive, Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Workforce board
Texas Workforce Investment Council
1100 San Jacinto, Suite100, Austin, TX 78701
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 Tarrant County
Fort Worth is in Tarrant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Tarrant County Human Services
1200 Circle Drive, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76119
Help here
- Emergency assistanceAsk about county assistance for urgent household needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov
Public health · County office
Tarrant County Public Health WIC
2500 Circle Drive, Suite 400, Fort Worth, TX 76119
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition benefitsApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov
Housing help · County office
Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office
2100 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramGet information about rental housing assistance and apply when the waiting list is open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Tarrant County Public Health
1101 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health clinics, immunizations, testing, and health navigation services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Dell DeHay Law Library of Tarrant County
100 W. Weatherford, Room 420, Fort Worth, TX 76196
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal research materials and get help finding resources; library staff cannot give legal advice.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov
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
- United Way of Tarrant County 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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