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Local offices in Garden Ridge
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Garden Ridge Utility Billing
9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
Help here
- Water and garbage service and billsStart water or garbage service, pay a bill, or ask about a payment arrangement.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
Local office · City office
City Hall
9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
Help here
- City information and public recordsContact City Hall for general city information or to request public records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
Library · City office
Garden Ridge Public Library
9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card, borrow books and media, and find programs for children and adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
Local office · City office
Jay F. Feibelman Garden Ridge Community and Event Center
9500 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
Help here
- Community and event spaceAsk about booking the city center's rooms and outdoor spaces for a community event or meeting.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
City of Garden Ridge, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Garden Ridge first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Agape Ministry, Inc.
12 miles from the center of Garden Ridge127 Lanark Drive, San Antonio, TX 78218
Hours
- Mon12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Tue12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Additional afternoon hours
- Thu9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People needing food assistance
What to bring: Bring a photo ID and proof of where you live
Listed on theagapeministryinc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Bank Ministry
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
17 miles from the center of Garden Ridge1001 N Walters St, San Antonio, TX 78202
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month, beginning at 8:00 a.m. until supplies run out.
Who can come: Everyone; no ZIP code restrictions
What to bring: Complete a questionnaire on the first visit
Listed on sa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Food Distribution
Laurel Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church
18 miles from the center of Garden Ridge703 W Ashby Place, San Antonio, TX 78212
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM (3rd of the month)
Who can come: The community
Listed on laurelheightssdachurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Corazon Day Center
Corazon San Antonio
18 miles from the center of Garden Ridge504 Ave E, San Antonio, TX 78215
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 1 PM
- Tue12 PM to 1 PM
- Wed12 PM to 1 PM
- Thu12 PM to 1 PM
- Fri12 PM to 1 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness or struggling with addiction
Listed on corazonsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Christian Assistance Ministry
18 miles from the center of Garden Ridge110 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Tue9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Wed9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Thu9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Sack lunches
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness
Listed on sa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Little Church of La Villita Food Pantry
Little Church of La Villita
19 miles from the center of Garden Ridge418 Villita Street, Building 13, San Antonio, TX 78205
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: People in need
Listed on littlechurchsa.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Garden Ridge
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
San Antonio Food Bank
5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc.
801 N Highway 123 Byp, Seguin, TX 78155-3944
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Garden Ridge
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 Garden Ridge. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Workforce Solutions Alamo - O`Connor
Also helps young people
7.7 miles away
11711 N IH 35 North, Suite 170, San Antonio, TX 78233
Hours: Monday � Friday, 8:00am � 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 20, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Workforce Solutions Alamo - New Braunfels
Also helps young people
11 miles away
183 IH-35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78130-4817
Hours: Mon - F 8am - 5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Workforce Solutions Alamo - East San Antonio
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
16 miles away
4535 E Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78220
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 2026
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: Alamo
100 North Santa Rosa, Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78207
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 Comal County
Garden Ridge is in Comal County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Comal County - New Braunfels WIC
705 Landa St., Suite B, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children can get nutrition support, food benefits, and breastfeeding help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.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
Human services · County office
Comal County Indigent Health Care
1345 Church Hill Drive #1200, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Help here
- Medical and prescription assistanceEligible uninsured residents can apply for help with doctor visits, tests, specialist care, urgent care, and prescriptions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on comalcounty.gov
Public health · County office
Comal County Public Health Department
1345 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Help here
- Immunizations and public health informationResidents can contact the department about immunizations, health information, and emergency preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on comalcounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Comal County Law Library
199 Main Plaza, B102, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Help here
- Legal research and self-help resourcesResidents can use legal research materials, public access to Lexis and Westlaw, and print resources for in-house research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on comalcounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Alamo Area Agency on Aging
2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78217
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, care planning, meals, legal services, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacog.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
- 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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