La Vernia
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Local offices in La Vernia
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Utilities · City office
La Vernia Utility Department
102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, TX 78121
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsAsk about your city utility bill or pay it online, by mail, or at City Hall.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lavernia-tx.gov
Local office · City office
La Vernia City Hall
102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, TX 78121
Help here
- City information and servicesContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lavernia-tx.gov
Library · County office
Jane Yvelington McCallum Library
112 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, TX 78121
Help here
- Public libraryGet a library card to borrow materials or use internet computers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wilsoncountylibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of La Vernia first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Agape Ministry, Inc.
20 miles from the center of La Vernia127 Lanark Drive, San Antonio, TX 78218
Hours
- Mon12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Tue12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Additional afternoon hours
- Thu9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People needing food assistance
What to bring: Bring a photo ID and proof of where you live
Listed on theagapeministryinc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Bank Ministry
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
20 miles from the center of La Vernia1001 N Walters St, San Antonio, TX 78202
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month, beginning at 8:00 a.m. until supplies run out.
Who can come: Everyone; no ZIP code restrictions
What to bring: Complete a questionnaire on the first visit
Listed on sa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Pantry at Resource Center at Villa Coronado
City of San Antonio Metro Health
21 miles from the center of La Vernia11030 Ruidosa St, Building 2, San Antonio, TX 78214
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: Southside community
Listed on sa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Paul Lutheran Food Pantry
St. Paul Lutheran
22 miles from the center of La Vernia2302 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78210
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on stpaulsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Christian Assistance Ministry
22 miles from the center of La Vernia110 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Tue9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Wed9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Thu9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Sack lunches
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness
Listed on sa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Corazon Day Center
Corazon San Antonio
22 miles from the center of La Vernia504 Ave E, San Antonio, TX 78215
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 1 PM
- Tue12 PM to 1 PM
- Wed12 PM to 1 PM
- Thu12 PM to 1 PM
- Fri12 PM to 1 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness or struggling with addiction
Listed on corazonsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Vernia
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
San Antonio Food Bank
5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc.
801 N Highway 123 Byp, Seguin, TX 78155-3944
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wilson County
La Vernia is in Wilson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Wilson County WIC Office
1104 D Street, Floresville, TX 78114
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Older adults · Regional office
Alamo Area Agency on Aging
2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78217
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, care planning, meals, legal services, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacog.gov
Veterans · County office
Wilson County Veterans Services Office
1144 C Street, Floresville, TX 78114
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with VA disability, pension, education, survivor, burial, and local benefits.
- Veterans financial assistanceAsk about county financial assistance for eligible veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilsoncountytx.gov
Emergency help · County office
Wilson County Office of Emergency Management
800 10th Street, Building B, Floresville, TX 78114
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about local preparedness and county emergency response resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilsoncountytx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Floresville Job Center, Workforce Solutions Alamo
1106 10th Street (Hwy 181), Suite C, Floresville, TX 78114
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with career services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionsalamo.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
- 2-1-1 Texas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988