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Local offices in La Grange
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of La Grange Utility Billing
155 E. Colorado St., La Grange, TX 78945
Help here
- Utility billsGet help with a city utility bill or pay it online.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lagrangetx.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
City of La Grange City Hall
155 E. Colorado St., La Grange, TX 78945
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflg.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, La Grange Workforce Center
851 S. Reynolds St., Suite 200, La Grange, TX 78945
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionsrca.com
Library · City office
La Grange Library and Archives
855 S. Jefferson St., La Grange, TX 78945
Help here
- Public libraryVisit the public library to use its books and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflg.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Randolph Recreation Center
Help here
- Recreation programsAsk about city recreation programs at the Randolph Recreation Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflg.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of La Grange first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Turner Roberts Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
53 miles from the center of La Grange7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX 78724
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Tue12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Wed12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Fri12 PM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older
What to bring: No contribution required
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Asian American Resource Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
56 miles from the center of La Grange8401 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
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
57 miles from the center of La Grange7500 Blessing Avenue, Austin, TX 78752
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
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
57 miles from the center of La Grange1201 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
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Weekly Pantry
Carol's Kindness
57 miles from the center of La Grange1201 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
Listed on carolskindness.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of Austin
58 miles from the center of La Grange901 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
Listed on ssvdp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Grange
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
Central Texas Food Bank
6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
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
Combined Community Action, Inc.
165 W Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942-3205
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fayette County
La Grange is in Fayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Fayette County WIC Clinic
275 Ellinger Rd, La Grange, TX 78945
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a child under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on texaswic.org
State office
La Grange Health and Human Services Office
228 N Main St, La Grange, TX 78945
Help here
- State benefits assistanceGet help applying for state benefits such as food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Housing help · City office
La Grange Housing Authority
250 Northwest Circle, La Grange, TX 78945
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoflg.com
Housing help · City office
Flatonia Housing Authority
701 Mulberry St, Flatonia, TX 78941
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on flatoniatx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
6800 Burleson Road, Building 301, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Bastrop County.
- Benefits counselingTalk with a counselor about benefit programs and enrollment options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capcog.org
Veterans · County office
Fayette County Veterans Services
255 Svoboda Ln, La Grange, TX 78945
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpGet help preparing claims for veterans, their spouses, and their children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.fayette.tx.us
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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