Lavon
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Local offices in Lavon
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Lavon Utility Billing
120 School Rd, Lavon, TX 75166
Help here
- Utility bills and servicePay a city utility bill or get help with a utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lavontx.gov
Local office · City office
Lavon City Hall
120 School Rd, Lavon, TX 75166
Help here
- City services and public informationGet help with city services, public records, and questions for city government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lavontx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Lavon Parks and Recreation
120 School Rd, Lavon, TX 75166
Help here
- Community room and recreationFind city events and learn about using the City Hall community room and gymnasium.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lavontx.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lavon first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Salvation Army Plano
The Salvation Army
14 miles from the center of Lavon3528 14th St., Plano, TX 75074
Hours
- Tue10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on salvationarmyusa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry
Buckingham United Methodist Church
14 miles from the center of Lavon1212 W. Buckingham Rd, Garland, TX 75040
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM. Except holidays
Who can come: Fellow residents of Garland experiencing food insecurity
Listed on bumcgarland.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Pantry Day at Dallas College Centers
Dallas College
14 miles from the center of Lavon675 W. Walnut St, Garland, TX 75040
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 4 PM. October 9, 2026 only
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on dallascollege.edu, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Fresh Food
The Salvation Army of North Texas
14 miles from the center of Lavon451 W. Avenue D, Garland, TX 75040
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM (1st of the month). Drive thru
What to bring: One visit per month.
Listed on salvationarmydfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas
14 miles from the center of Lavon451 W. Avenue D, Garland, TX 75040
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM. Walk in
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM. Walk in
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM. Walk in
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM. Walk in
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM. Walk in
What to bring: One visit per month.
Listed on salvationarmydfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Friendship House
First Baptist Church of Garland
14 miles from the center of Lavon620 W Avenue B, Garland, TX 75040
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 2:30 PM
- Tue9 AM to 2:30 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 2:30 PM; 5 PM to 7:30 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse communities
Listed on fbcgarland.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lavon
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
North Texas Food Bank
3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075
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
Community Services, Inc.
PO Box 612, Corsicana, TX 75151-0612
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Collin County
Lavon is in Collin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Collin County WIC McKinney Office
825 N. McDonald St., Suite 120, McKinney, TX 75069
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on collincountytx.gov
Public health · County office
Collin County WIC Plano Office
900 E. Park Blvd., Suite 165, Plano, TX 75074
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on collincountytx.gov
Child support · County office
Collin County District Clerk Child Support Division
2100 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 10353, McKinney, TX 75071
Help here
- Child support payment recordsRequest a payment history for a Collin County child support case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on collincountytx.gov
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Collin County Indigent Health Office
825 N. McDonald St., Suite 110, McKinney, TX 75069
Help here
- Indigent health careApply for health care help if you are an adult county resident with limited income and resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on collincountytx.gov
Public health · County office
Collin County Immunizations Clinic
825 N. McDonald St., Suite 145, McKinney, TX 75069
Help here
- ImmunizationsSchedule vaccines for eligible children and adults through the county clinic.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on collincountytx.gov
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.
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