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Local offices in Oak Grove
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
Oak Grove Texas Water Supply Corporation
7570 FM 1388, Kaufman, TX 75142
Help here
- Water service and billingContact the water provider to start service, pay a water bill, or get help with water service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oakgrovetxwsc.myruralwater.com
Local office · City office
Oak Grove City Hall
7570 FM 1388, Kaufman, TX 75142
Help here
- City government servicesContact the city about local government services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on directory.tml.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Oak Grove first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Inspired Vision Compassion Center
24 miles from the center of Oak Grove2019 N. Masters Drive, Dallas, TX 75217
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Tue9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 5 PM
What to bring: Bring a picture ID and a current document with your name and address dated within the last 60 days.
Listed on ivcompassion.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Dallas College Pleasant Grove Center Community Pantry
Dallas College
25 miles from the center of Oak Grove802 S. Buckner Blvd., Dallas, TX 75217
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 2 PM. Community Pantry Days; dates vary
Who can come: Community members during listed Community Pantry Days
What to bring: No registration is needed for Community Pantry Days.
Listed on dallascollege.edu, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Michael's Food Pantry
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
27 miles from the center of Oak Grove950 Trails Parkway, Garland, TX 75043
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 11:30 AM. Closed on major holidays
- Fri9 AM to 11:30 AM. Closed on major holidays
- Sat9 AM to 11:30 AM. Closed on major holidays
What to bring: Picture ID required per family.
Listed on stmichaelgarland.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
South Dallas Community Market
Brother Bill’s Helping Hand
29 miles from the center of Oak Grove5210 Bexar Street, Suite 105, Dallas, TX 75215
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu5 PM to 7 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
Who can come: People in the North Texas community, regardless of ZIP code
Listed on bbhh.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Table 25
New Liberty Baptist Church
30 miles from the center of Oak Grove333 W. Centerville Rd, Garland, TX 75041
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
We gather every Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Home-cooked meal at 6pm.
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on newliberty.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
MLK Fresh Produce Distribution Center
MILES of Freedom
31 miles from the center of Oak Grove2922 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75215
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2 PM
- Tue12 PM to 2 PM
- Wed10 AM to 2 PM
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Local residents; no ZIP code or income limits are stated.
Listed on milesoffreedom.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Oak Grove
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 Kaufman County
Oak Grove is in Kaufman County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Kaufman WIC Clinic
100 S Old Rail Road, Suite E, Kaufman, TX 75142
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support if you are pregnant or have a child under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Greater East Texas Community Action Program
Help here
- Energy assistance and weatherizationThe agency helps residents in Harrison County with energy assistance and home weatherization services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on get-cap.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Human services · County office
Kaufman County Indigent Health Care Program
100 N Washington Street, Courthouse Annex, Kaufman, TX 75142
Help here
- Indigent health careApply for basic medical care if you live in Kaufman County, have a medical need, and cannot get other state or federal health coverage.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kaufmancounty.net
Mental health and recovery · County office
Kaufman County Behavioral Health Coordinator
Help here
- Behavioral health referralsAsk the county for help finding mental health support for you or someone you care about.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kaufmancounty.net
Courts and legal help · County office
Kaufman County Law Library
100 W Mulberry Street, 2nd Floor, Kaufman, TX 75142
Help here
- Legal information and resourcesUse the law library's legal print and online resources for help with legal research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kaufmancounty.net
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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