Houston
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Local offices in Houston
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Buffalo Speedway Office
13838 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77045
Help here
- State health and human services benefitsContact the state benefits office for help with applications and services offered by Texas Health and Human Services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas 6 Office
2133 South Texas 6, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77077
Help here
- State health and human services benefitsContact the state benefits office for help with applications and services offered by Texas Health and Human Services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Fuqua Office
10060 Fuqua Street, Houston, TX 77089
Help here
- State health and human services benefitsContact the state benefits office for help with applications and services offered by Texas Health and Human Services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing and Community Development Department
Help here
- Housing and community development resourcesFind city housing programs, rental resources, and referrals for housing support.Read more
- Homebuyer assistanceCheck city homebuyer programs for help with eligible home purchases and see whether applications are being accepted.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstontx.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Houston Housing Authority
2640 Fountain View Drive, Houston, TX 77057
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, including eligibility and waitlist status.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housingforhouston.com
Utilities · City office
Houston Public Works Utility Billing
Help here
- Water bill account helpManage a city water account, ask billing questions, or schedule an in-person or virtual appointment.
- Water bill adjustmentsApply for a water or wastewater bill adjustment when an eligible leak or unusually high bill qualifies.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstonwaterbills.houstontx.gov
Public health · City office
Houston Health Department
Help here
- Health and social service helpFind city health services and get help connecting to health care and social services.Read more
- Benefits application helpGet help at a Multi-Service Center with applications for programs such as Medicaid and Harris Health Financial Assistance.Read more
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Learn about food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstontx.gov
Local office · City office
City of Houston Title VI Coordinator
611 Walker Street, 7th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Discrimination complaint about city servicesFile a complaint if you believe you faced discrimination in a city service, program, or activity.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstontx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
8000 North Stadium Drive, 3rd Floor, Houston, TX 77054
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information and help connecting to local aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstonhealth.org
Veterans · City office
Office of Veterans and Military Affairs
170 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77007
Help here
- Veteran and military family resourcesFind information and referrals for veterans, military members, and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstontx.gov
Local office · City office
Office for People with Disabilities
901 Bagby Street, City Hall, First Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Disability information and referralsAsk for referrals and information about services, access, and inclusion for residents with disabilities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstontx.gov
Local office · City office
Office of Gang Prevention and Intervention
Help here
- Youth violence prevention and interventionYouth and families can request help related to youth violence, delinquency, and gang involvement.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstontx.gov
Local office · City office
Department of Neighborhoods
900 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Neighborhood concerns and resident assistanceContact the department for help with neighborhood concerns and to find resident services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstontx.gov
Local office · City office
Houston 311
2805 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77003
Help here
- City service requests and informationCall 311 any time to report a city service issue or ask for information about city services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 311.houstontx.gov
Immigrant services · City office
Office of New Americans and Immigrant Communities
901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Immigrant and refugee information and referralsGet information about citizenship support, language access, and referrals to community organizations.
- Language accessFind city resources that help residents access information and services in languages other than English.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstontx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Acres Homes Career Office
6730 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX 77091
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, training, and child care resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Cypress Station Career Office
70 FM 1960 West, Suite A, Houston, TX 77090
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, training, and child care resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions East End Career Office
4450 Harrisburg, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77011
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, training, and child care resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Northeast Career Office
11939 Eastex Freeway, Suite A, Houston, TX 77039
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, training, and child care resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Northline Career Office
4424 North Freeway, Suite A, Houston, TX 77022
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, training, and child care resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Northshore Career Office
14355 East Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77049
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, training, and child care resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Southeast Career Office
12148-B Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77034
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, training, and child care resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Southwest Career Office
13625 Beechnut Street, Suites A and B, Houston, TX 77083
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, training, and child care resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
State office
Texas DPS Houston Dacoma Driver License Office
4545 Dacoma Street, Houston, TX 77092
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesVisit this state office for eligible driver license and identification card services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
State office
Texas DPS Houston East Driver License Office
11039 East Freeway, Suite B, Houston, TX 77029
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesVisit this state office for eligible driver license and identification card services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
State office
Texas DPS Houston Gessner Driver License Center
12220 South Gessner Road, Houston, TX 77071
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesVisit this state office for eligible driver license and identification card services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
State office
Texas DPS Houston Townhurst Driver License Office
1601 Townhurst Drive, Houston, TX 77043
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesVisit this state office for eligible driver license and identification card services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · City office
Houston Public Library
Help here
- Library system servicesFind library locations, borrow materials, and access learning and community resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstonlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Houston Parks and Recreation Department
2999 South Wayside Drive, Houston, TX 77023
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind recreation, sports, and community center programs for adults, seniors, and youth.
- Youth programs and fee helpFind youth programs and ask about fee exemptions for eligible families when fees apply.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstontx.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Houston first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Impact Resource Center
Impact Houston Church of Christ
1 mile from the center of Houston1704 Weber St., Houston, TX 77007
Hours
- Tue8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Wed5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Listed on impacthoustonchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
4th Saturday Community Meal
Heights Presbyterian Church
1.3 miles from the center of Houston240 W. 18th St., Houston, TX 77008
Hours
- Sat11 AM to 12 PM (4th of the month). Doors open at 10:45
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on heightspc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Free Lunch Service
Martin de Porres House of Hospitality
2.8 miles from the center of Houston3000 Brazos St., Houston, TX 77006
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 2 PM
- Tue12 PM to 2 PM
- Wed12 PM to 2 PM
- Thu12 PM to 2 PM
- Fri12 PM to 2 PM
- Sat12 PM to 2 PM
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on martindeporres.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food and Supply Distribution
Bread Of Life, Inc.
3.1 miles from the center of Houston2019 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
Listed on breadoflifeinc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center Food Fair
Target Hunger
3.6 miles from the center of Houston4014 Market St., Houston, TX 77020
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
All Food Fairs are 9 to 11 AM until supplies last. Friday October 23rd; Friday November 13th; Friday December 11th
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Complete a registration form before receiving food. Drive-through distribution. Food is available until supplies last.
Listed on targethunger.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Emergency Services - Central
Christian Community Service Center
4.3 miles from the center of Houston3434 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.
Listed on ccschouston.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Houston
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
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Gulf Coast Community Services Association
9320 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054-8800
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Harris County
Houston is in Harris County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Harris County Public Health WIC
5815 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX 77091
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.harriscountytx.gov
Human services · County office
Harris County Housing & Community Development
1111 Fannin Street, 9th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcd.harriscountytx.gov
Housing help · County office
Harris County Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceLearn about affordable housing, rental assistance, and housing search resources for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hchatexas.org
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Harris County Public Health
1111 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinics, disease prevention information, and health resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.harriscountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
1019 Congress Street, 1st Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal research resources and ask library staff for help finding legal information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harriscountylawlibrary.org
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
- 211 Texas / United Way of Greater Houston
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.
Call 988Text 988