Meridian

Local offices in Meridian

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

• Local office · City office

  Meridian City Hall

  201 N. Main Street, Meridian, TX 76665

  Help here

  • City services and utility questionsContact City Hall for city services, water and sewer service, and utility billing questions.Read more
  Call 254-435-2381DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on meridiantexas.us

• Older adults · County office

  Bosque County Senior Services

  405 S. Hill Street, Meridian, TX 76665

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder adults, caregivers, and disabled seniors can find meals, resource help, and education programs.
  Call 254-435-2930DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Meridian Public Library

  204 N. Main St., Meridian, TX 76665

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its reading and learning resources.
  Call 254-435-9100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on meridian.biblionix.com

City of Meridian, Texas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

  St. Bartholomew Catholic Church

  53 miles from the center of Meridian

  3565 Altamesa Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76133

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM
  • Fri1 PM to 3 PM
  Call 817-361-8420DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  Mobile Food Pantry at TCC Southeast Campus

  Arlington Charities

  60 miles from the center of Meridian

  2100 Southeast Parkway, Arlington, TX 76018

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 11 AM (3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Residents from all ZIP codes.

  What to bring: No appointment needed.

  Call 817-515-3124DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on tccd.edu, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  THE MINT Food Pantry

  The MINT Foundation

  67 miles from the center of Meridian

  1604 Falcon Drive, DeSoto, TX 75115

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM. By appointment
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM. By appointment
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM. By appointment

  Who can come: Residents of Dallas County and Ellis County

  What to bring: By appointment only. Bring a valid picture ID to register and receive food.

  Call 972-224-7200DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Meridian

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

Job help near Meridian

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 Meridian. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions Center Heart of Texas - Hillsboro

  31 miles away

  233 East Elm Street, Hillsboro, TX 76645-3322

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 254-582-8588DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas

  Also helps young people

  31 miles away

  202 Hyde Park, Suite 200, Cleburne, TX 76033-8772

  Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 817-641-6201DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 27, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas - Granbury

  Also helps young people

  36 miles away

  1030 East Highway 377, Suite 202, Granbury, TX 76048

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 817-776-8035DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 14, 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 Bosque County

Meridian is in Bosque County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Clifton WIC Clinic

  505 W 5th St, Suite 260, Clifton, TX 76634

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsApply for food benefits and get nutrition and breastfeeding support during pregnancy and early childhood.
  Call 325-451-0126DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org

• Local office · State office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Older adults · County office

  Bosque County Senior Services

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportFind meal services and local help for adults over 60, caregivers, and older adults with disabilities.
  Call 254-435-2930Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the Heart of Texas

  1514 South New Road, Waco, TX 76711

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, benefits counseling, and caregiver support.
  Call 254-292-1800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Bosque County Office of Emergency Management

  611 F Street, Meridian, TX 76665

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet county emergency updates and help with disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
  Call 254-233-9867DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Bosque 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