Poetry

Local offices in Poetry

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

• Utilities · Nonprofit

  Poetry Water Supply Corporation

  16970 F.M. 986, Terrell, TX 75160

  Help here

  • Water service and billingAsk about water service, your bill, or help paying online.Read more
  Call 972-563-7471DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poetrywsc.com

• Local office · City office

  Poetry Town Hall

  5671 County Road 323, Poetry, TX 75160

  Help here

  • Town government helpContact town officials or get help with town matters.
  Call 469-902-7001DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poetrytexas.org

• 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 877-541-7905Website

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

Town of Poetry website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. Michael's Food Pantry

  St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

  21 miles from the center of Poetry

  950 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.

  Call 972-279-6581DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Table 25

  New Liberty Baptist Church

  22 miles from the center of Poetry

  333 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

  Call 972-278-8043DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on newliberty.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  Fresh Food

  The Salvation Army of North Texas

  22 miles from the center of Poetry

  451 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.

  Call 972-272-4531DirectionsWebsite

  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

  22 miles from the center of Poetry

  451 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.

  Call 972-272-4531DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Friendship House

  First Baptist Church of Garland

  23 miles from the center of Poetry

  620 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

  Call 972-272-1010DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Community Pantry Day at Dallas College Centers

  Dallas College

  23 miles from the center of Poetry

  675 W. Walnut St, Garland, TX 75040

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 4 PM. October 9, 2026 only

  Who can come: Anyone

  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Poetry

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

Job help near Poetry

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 Poetry. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas

  Also helps young people

  8.4 miles away

  109 Tejas Dr., Suite 300, Terrell, TX 75160

  Hours: M-F 8a-5p

  Call 972-563-7271DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  4609 King Street, Greenville, TX 75401-4212

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

  Call 903-454-9350DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  217 N 10th Street, Garland, TX 75040

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

  Call 972-276-8361DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 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 Hunt County

Poetry is in Hunt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Greenville WIC Clinic

  4907 Stonewall St, Suite C, Greenville, TX 75401

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Eligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 903-454-4888DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Greenville Office

  2500 Stonewall St, Suite 401, Greenville, TX 75401

  Help here

  • State benefit programsVisit or contact this office for information about state benefit programs.
  Call 903-455-0833DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Public health · County office

  Hunt County Health Department, Environmental Services

  2701 Johnson St, Greenville, TX 75401

  Help here

  • Environmental healthGet help with septic system and food service requirements.
  Call 903-408-4140DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huntcounty.net

• Public health · County office

  Hunt County Health Department, Medical Services

  4907 Stonewall St, Unit A, Greenville, TX 75401

  Help here

  • Immunizations and health servicesAsk about vaccines, tuberculosis testing, and communicable disease services.
  Call 903-455-4433DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huntcounty.net

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  North Texas Behavioral Health Authority

  9441 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy, Suite 350, Dallas, TX 75243

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the regional authority for mental health and crisis service information for Hunt County.
  Call 214-366-9407DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ntbha.org

Everything in Hunt 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