Jack County
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Local offices in Jack County
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Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Helen Farabee Centers, Jack County Center
104 E Belknap St, Jacksboro, TX 76458
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the center about behavioral health services available in Jack County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on helenfarabee.org
Older adults · Regional office
North Texas Area Agency on Aging
4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for help with meals, transportation, care coordination, and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nortexrpc.org
Emergency help · County office
Jack County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county coordinator for information about local emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jackcounty.texas.gov
Library · City office
Gladys J. Ritchie Public Library
626 West College St, Jacksboro, TX 76458
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ritchie.biblionix.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Jack County, closest to the center of Jacksboro first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Cowtown Closet Free Corner Pantry
Fort Worth Community Collaborative
53 miles from the center of Jacksboro8645 Camp Bowie West Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 8 PM
- Thu10 AM to 8 PM
- Fri10 AM to 8 PM
- Sat10 AM to 6 PM
Listed on cowtowncloset.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
WestAid
53 miles from the center of Jacksboro2800 S Cherry Lane, Suite 106, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: ZIP codes 76107, 76108, 76109, 76114, 76116, 76126, and the Tarrant County part of 76008. Anyone in need is served on their first visit.
What to bring: It is helpful to bring an ID and proof of address.
Listed on westaid.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Northside Community Center Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas
54 miles from the center of Jacksboro3023 NW 24th St., Fort Worth, TX 76106
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every other Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Listed on salvationarmyntx.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Food Pantry
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
54 miles from the center of Jacksboro5508 Black Oak Ln, River Oaks, TX 76114
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Tuesday morning from 8:30 am until 11:00 am or until we run out.
Who can come: People in the community
Listed on stpaulfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Wesley Center
United Community Centers, Inc.
55 miles from the center of Jacksboro3600 N. Crump St., Fort Worth, TX 76106
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Bring a photo ID and proof of residency for adults, and identification for children in the household.
Listed on unitedcommunitycenters.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sack Lunches for Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness
First Street Methodist Mission
58 miles from the center of Jacksboro801 W. 1st St., Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed2 PM to 4 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness
Languages: Spanish
Listed on fumcfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jack County
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
Wichita Falls Area Food Bank
1230 Midwestern Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76307
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
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
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
Rolling Plains Management Corporation
PO Box 490, Crowell, TX 79227-0490
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Jack 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Texas
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