Harker Heights

Local offices in Harker Heights

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

• Utilities · City office

  Water & Utility Services

  305 Millers Crossing, Harker Heights, TX 76548

  Help here

  • Water, sewer and trash serviceStart, change, or stop water service and find trash schedules and payment options.
  Call 254-953-5630DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · City office

  Harker Heights Municipal Court

  305 Millers Crossing, Harker Heights, TX 76548

  Help here

  • Municipal court informationGet information about court cases, procedures, and payment options.
  Call 254-953-5620DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Public Works

  305 Millers Crossing, Harker Heights, TX 76548

  Help here

  • Public works service requestsContact Public Works about water or sewer repairs, streets, drainage, or sanitation.
  Call 254-953-5649DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Harker Heights Public Library

  400 Indian Trail, Harker Heights, TX 76548

  Help here

  • Library services and programsVisit the library for books, learning resources, library cards, and public programs.
  Call 254-953-5491DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  305 Millers Crossing, Harker Heights, TX 76548

  Help here

  • City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help reaching city departments and finding city services.
  Call 254-953-5600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks & Recreation

  307 Millers Crossing, Harker Heights, TX 76548

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, sports, events, and information about parks and facilities.
  Call 254-953-5657DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Harker Heights website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

  Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of Austin

  47 miles from the center of Harker Heights

  901 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78758

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: Families in need; open to all with no ZIP code restrictions

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center

  City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department

  49 miles from the center of Harker Heights

  1201 East Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78753

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri11:30 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older

  What to bring: No contribution required

  Call 512-339-0016DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Weekly Pantry

  Carol's Kindness

  49 miles from the center of Harker Heights

  1201 East Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78753

  Hours

  • Sat12 PM to 1:30 PM. Serves everyone in line by 13:30

  Who can come: All people are welcome

  What to bring: No identification required

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Asian American Resource Center

  City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department

  50 miles from the center of Harker Heights

  8401 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754

  Hours

  • Mon11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
  • Tue11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
  • Wed11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
  • Thu11:15 AM to 11:45 AM

  Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older

  What to bring: No contribution required

  Call 512-974-1700DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Harker Heights

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

Job help near Harker Heights

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 Harker Heights. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions of Central Texas - Killeen

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6.6 miles away

  300 Cheyenne Dr, Killeen, TX 76542-1300

  Hours: M-F 8:30a-5p, W 8:30am - 4pm (Wed, 4p-5p we have staff professional development at the Center)

  Call 254-200-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions for Central Texas - Temple

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  201 W. Avenue A, Suite 201, Temple, TX 76501

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Closed at 4pm on Thursdays)

  Call 254-742-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions of Central Texas - Lampasas

  Also helps young people

  32 miles away

  523 E. Third Street, Lampasas, TX 76550-3515

  Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM ; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Wed | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  Call 512-556-4055DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 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 Bell County

Harker Heights is in Bell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Bell County Human Services HELP Center

  204 Priest Drive, Killeen, TX 76541

  Help here

  • Community assistance and referralsGet help finding local services and support for basic needs.
  Call 254-519-3360DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bellcountytx.com

• Public health · County office

  Bell County Public Health District WIC, Killeen Clinic

  111 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, TX 76541

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food benefits and get nutrition and breastfeeding support if you qualify.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 254-532-9800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Central Texas Housing Consortium

  2180 N. Main Street, Belton, TX 76513

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about housing assistance programs for eligible residents.
  Call 254-770-2200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Bell County Public Health District

  4236 Lowes Drive, Temple, TX 76502

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, disease prevention, and other public health services.
  Call 254-532-9800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Central Counties Services

  304 S. 22nd Street, Temple, TX 76501

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesGet behavioral health care, substance use services, and crisis support.
  Call 254-298-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Bell County Law Library

  1201 Huey Road, 1st Floor, Belton, TX 76513

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse legal research materials to learn about court procedures and prepare legal documents.
  Call 254-933-5197DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bellcountytx.com

Everything in Bell 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