Galveston

Local offices in Galveston

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

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission Field Office

  123 Rosenberg, Galveston, TX 77550

  Help here

  • State benefits officeVisit the state office to ask about applying for public benefits.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Grants & Housing Department

  Help here

  • Homebuyer AssistanceAsk the city about its homebuyer assistance program.Apply online
  Call 409-797-3820Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Galveston Housing Authority

  4700 Broadway, Galveston, TX 77551

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or ask about a housing choice voucher when applications are open.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 409-765-1900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing Customer Service

  823 Rosenberg, Room 102, Galveston, TX 77550

  Help here

  • Water and utility billingGet help with your city utility bill, water service, payments, and billing questions.
  Call 409-797-3550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Municipal Services

  3015 Market Street, Galveston, TX 77550

  Help here

  • Public works and city utilitiesReport problems with streets, drainage, water, sewer, trash, or recycling.
  Call 409-797-3630DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Galveston Contact Us

  823 Rosenberg, Galveston, TX 77553

  Help here

  • City information and customer serviceContact the city for help finding the right department or city service.
  Call 409-797-3500DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Galveston Driver License Office

  6812 Broadway, Galveston, TX 77554

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or get help with a Texas driver license or identification card.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks & Recreation

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, parks, fields, and recreation centers.Apply online
  Call 409-797-3700Website

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

City of Galveston website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  The Salvation Army East Harris County Corps Community Center Food Pantry

  The Salvation Army East Harris County Corps Community Center

  36 miles from the center of Galveston

  2732 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
  Call 713-378-0020DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  Crossroads at Park Place Community Food Fair

  Crossroads at Park Place

  39 miles from the center of Galveston

  7843 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.

  Call 713-252-3604DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Crossroads at Park Place Meal Service

  Crossroads at Park Place

  39 miles from the center of Galveston

  7843 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.

  Call 713-252-3604DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  Valero Food Fair

  Target Hunger

  41 miles from the center of Galveston

  9602 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.

  Call 832-767-1677DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  The Orange Show Lot Food Fair

  Target Hunger

  43 miles from the center of Galveston

  5330 Gulf Fwy., Houston, TX 77023

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  All Food Fairs are 9 to 11 AM until supplies last. Friday November 6th; Friday November 20th; Friday December 4th

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: Complete a registration form before receiving food. Drive-through distribution. Food is available until supplies last.

  Call 832-767-1677DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food and Supply Distribution

  Bread Of Life, Inc.

  46 miles from the center of Galveston

  2019 Crawford St., Houston, TX 77002

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month); 10 AM to 12 PM (1st of the month). Food only distribution
  Call 832-939-7477DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Galveston

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

Job help near Galveston

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 Galveston. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Texas City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expwy, Suite 1260, Texas City, TX 77591

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

  Call 409-949-9055DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Lake Jackson

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 miles away

  206 Highway 332 W, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

  Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

  Call 979-297-6400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Pearland

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  33 miles away

  5730 West Broadway, Suite 122, Pearland, TX 77581

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 832-409-0049Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 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 Galveston County

Galveston is in Galveston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Galveston County Health District WIC, Texas City Clinic

  9850-B Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B101, Texas City, TX 77591

  Help here

  • WICGet food benefits, nutrition advice, and health care referrals for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 409-949-3471DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services, Galveston office

  123 Rosenberg Street, Galveston, TX 77550

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, and benefits informationVisit or call for information about applying for food and health benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 409-763-0277DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  BakerRipley Utility Assistance

  Help here

  • Utility bill assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying electricity, gas, or propane bills.Apply online
  Call 713-590-2327Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Galveston County Health District

  9850-A Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite A108, La Marque, TX 77591

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and help with local public health services.
  Call 409-938-7221DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Galveston County Law Library

  600 59th Street, Suite 600, Galveston, TX 77551

  Help here

  • Public legal researchUse legal books, online research tools, and public computers to look up legal information.
  Call 409-765-2601DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging

  3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77027

  Help here

  • Aging servicesCall for help finding services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 800-437-7396DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com

Everything in Galveston 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