Iowa Colony

Local offices in Iowa Colony

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

• Utilities · City office

  Iowa Colony Water Billing

  Help here

  • Water and wastewater billingGet help with water and wastewater bills, rates, and account questions.
  Call 832-490-1600Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on iowacolonytx.gov

• Local office · City office

  Iowa Colony City Hall

  3144 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony, TX 77583

  Help here

  • City information and public recordsAsk the city about local services or request public records.Read more
  Call 281-369-2471DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on iowacolonytx.gov

City of Iowa Colony website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Emergency Services - Southwest

  Christian Community Service Center

  19 miles from the center of Iowa Colony

  6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 1 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.

  Call 713-871-9741DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Wednesday Night Fellowship

  St. Luke's Gethsemane

  19 miles from the center of Iowa Colony

  6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074

  Hours

  • Wed6 PM to 7 PM

  Who can come: People of all ages and cultures

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  Crossroads at Park Place Community Food Fair

  Crossroads at Park Place

  19 miles from the center of Iowa Colony

  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

  19 miles from the center of Iowa Colony

  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

• Food pantry

  ICNA Relief Houston Food Pantry

  ICNA Relief Houston

  20 miles from the center of Iowa Colony

  5645 Hillcroft Ave., Suite 405, Houston, TX 77036

  Hours

  • Tue4 PM to 6 PM
  • Wed4 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu4 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri4 PM to 6 PM
  • Sat12 PM to 2 PM. By appointment

  Who can come: Registered clients

  What to bring: Register for monthly food assistance. Pantry visits are scheduled by appointment. New visitors may ask staff about an emergency food basket when resources are available.

  Call 888-905-4262DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  The Orange Show Lot Food Fair

  Target Hunger

  20 miles from the center of Iowa Colony

  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

Nonprofits that serve Iowa Colony

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

Job help near Iowa Colony

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 Iowa Colony. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Pearland

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  11 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

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Missouri City

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  3823 Cartwright Road, Houston, TX 77459

  Hours: Monday -Friday8:00am-5:00pm

  Call 346-341-7390 Ext:1101DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Southeast

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  17 miles away

  12148 -B Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77034

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

  Call 713-576-2580Directions

  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 Brazoria County

Iowa Colony is in Brazoria County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Actions, Inc. of Brazoria County

  313 W. Mulberry St., Angleton, TX 77515

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportThe agency offers meals, transportation, and information services to county residents age 60 and older.Read more
  Call 979-849-6132DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Brazoria County WIC

  203 Nevada St., Brazoria, TX 77422

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five with healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 979-864-1576DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Brazoria County Housing and Community Development

  237 E. Locust St., Angleton, TX 77515

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher assistanceEligible residents can apply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
  • Home repair assistanceEligible homeowners can seek help with housing repair or reconstruction.
  • Utility assistanceThe department offers utility assistance programs for eligible county residents.
  Call 979-849-5711DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Brazoria County Indigent Health Care Department

  434 E. Mulberry St., Angleton, TX 77515

  Help here

  • Indigent health careThe program helps eligible county residents get basic health care when they cannot afford it.
  Call 979-864-1884DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Brazoria County Health Department

  434 E. Mulberry St., Angleton, TX 77515

  Help here

  • Public health and immunizationsThe department provides public health services and eligible immunizations at its county clinics.
  Call 979-864-1484DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Brazoria County Law Library

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesResidents can use the law library to find legal information and research resources.
  Website

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

Everything in Brazoria 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