Livingston

Local offices in Livingston

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

• Utilities · City office

  Livingston Utility Billing

  200 W Church Street, Livingston, TX 77351

  Help here

  • Utility service and billsApply for electric, water, sewer, or garbage service, pay a bill, or ask about a utility account.
  Call 936-327-4311DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflivingston-tx.com

• Local office · City office

  Livingston City Hall

  200 W Church Street, Livingston, TX 77351

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
  Call 936-327-4311DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflivingston-tx.com

• Older adults · County office

  Livingston Senior Center

  605 E Abby Street, Livingston, TX 77351

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can apply for weekday lunches and join activities at the center.
  Call 936-327-6817DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Livingston Municipal Library

  707 N Tyler Avenue, Livingston, TX 77351

  Help here

  • Library access and resourcesVisit the library to use books, computers, internet, and meeting rooms.
  Call 936-327-4252DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflivingston-tx.com

City of Livingston website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Joanne Watford Nutrition Center

  Northwest Assistance Ministries

  58 miles from the center of Livingston

  15555 Kuykendahl Rd., Houston, TX 77090

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 2 PM
  Call 281-885-4555DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Livingston

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

Job help near Livingston

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas - Polk County

  Also helps young people

  0.5 miles away

  1241 West Church Street, Suite 300, Livingston, TX 77351

  Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

  Call 936-327-5421/1-800-256-8183DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 20, 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 Polk County

Livingston is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Polk County Social Services

  602 E Church Street, Suite 118, Livingston, TX 77351

  Help here

  • Social services referralsGet help connecting with local, state, and federal programs, including indigent health care.
  Call 936-327-6838DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  UTMB Health WIC, Livingston

  410 E Church Street, Suite C, Livingston, TX 77351

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people and families with young children can get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 936-327-5433DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on utmb.edu

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Polk County District Clerk Self-Help Resources

  101 W Mill Street, Suite 216, Livingston, TX 77351

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationFind court forms and information for people handling a case without a lawyer.Read more
  Call 936-327-6814DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Polk County Aging Services

  602 E Church Street, Suite 154, Livingston, TX 77351

  Help here

  • Senior meals and aging supportAsk about home delivered meals and senior center services for Polk County residents.
  Call 936-327-6830DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with meals, care planning, benefits, and long-term care choices.
  Call 800-256-6848Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Polk County Veterans Service Office

  602 E Church Street, Livingston, TX 77351

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for VA benefits and locating military service records.
  Call 936-327-6838DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Polk 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