La Porte

Local offices in La Porte

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing

  604 W Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billing and serviceGet help with city water and sewer bills, service requests, and starting or stopping service.Apply online
  Call 281-470-1403DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Norman L. Malone Senior Center

  1322 S Broadway, La Porte, TX 77571

  Help here

  • Senior programs and mealsAdults age 60 and older and their spouses can attend activities, fitness programs, classes, and meals.
  • Senior transportationTransportation to and from the center is available to Shoreacres residents.
  Call 281-470-9897DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of La Porte Customer Service

  604 W Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsCall City Hall to reach the right department, or report non-emergency city problems through La Porte Support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 281-470-5020DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks & Recreation

  1322 S Broadway, La Porte, TX 77571

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and parksAsk about city recreation programs, fitness activities, sports, pools, and park use.
  Call 281-470-7275DirectionsWebsite

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

City of La Porte website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  The Salvation Army East Harris County Corps Community Center Food Pantry

  The Salvation Army East Harris County Corps Community Center

  7.5 miles from the center of La Porte

  2732 Cherry Brook Ln., Pasadena, TX 77502

  Hours

  • Mon8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Tue8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Thu8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Fri8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM
  Call 713-378-0020DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  Valero Food Fair

  Target Hunger

  13 miles from the center of La Porte

  9602 Manchester, Houston, TX 77012

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  All Food Fairs are 9 to 11 AM until supplies last. Thursday October 15th; Thursday November 19th; Thursday December 17th

  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

• Mobile pantry

  Crossroads at Park Place Community Food Fair

  Crossroads at Park Place

  14 miles from the center of La Porte

  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

  14 miles from the center of La Porte

  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

• Mobile pantry

  The Orange Show Lot Food Fair

  Target Hunger

  17 miles from the center of La Porte

  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

• Mobile pantry

  Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center Food Fair

  Target Hunger

  18 miles from the center of La Porte

  4014 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.

  Call 832-767-1677DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve La Porte

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

Job help near La Porte

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 La Porte. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Baytown

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8.2 miles away

  4308 Garth Road, Suite B, Baytown, TX 77521

  Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

  Call 281-837-0079DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Southeast

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  11 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

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Pearland

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  17 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

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 Harris County

La Porte 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.
  Call 713-407-5800DirectionsWebsite

  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

  • Housing and community assistanceFind county housing assistance, housing stability resources, and help for people facing eviction.Read more
  • Immigration legal servicesFind legal help with naturalization, removal defense, and survivor services.Read more
  Call 832-927-4955DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hchatexas.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
  Call 713-439-6000DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 713-755-5183DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 832-393-4301DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Harris 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