Roanoke
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Local offices in Roanoke
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Roanoke Utility Billing
500 S. Oak Street, Roanoke, TX 76262
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpGet help with city utility bills, payment options, and starting or changing service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roanoketexas.gov
Local office · City office
Roanoke City Hall
500 S. Oak Street, Roanoke, TX 76262
Help here
- City information and assistanceContact City Hall with questions about city services and local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roanoketexas.gov
Older adults · City office
Roanoke Senior & Community Center
312 S. Walnut Street, Roanoke, TX 76262
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsRegister for senior activities, weekly lunches, trips, and social programs.
- Transportation to the centerAsk about rides for eligible residents in the SPAN service area.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roanoketexas.gov
Library · City office
Roanoke Public Library
308 S. Walnut Street, Roanoke, TX 76262
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use online services, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roanoketexas.gov
City of Roanoke, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Roanoke first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Wesley Center
United Community Centers, Inc.
16 miles from the center of Roanoke3600 N. Crump St., Fort Worth, TX 76106
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Bring a photo ID and proof of residency for adults, and identification for children in the household.
Listed on unitedcommunitycenters.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Care Closet
Irving Bible Church
16 miles from the center of Roanoke2435 Kinwest Pkwy, Irving, TX 75063
Hours
- Wed5:30 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: The community
What to bring: No registration is required; walk-ins are welcome.
Listed on irvingbible.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Pantry & Clothes Closet Ministries
Northgate United Methodist Church
17 miles from the center of Roanoke3700 West Northgate Dr., Irving, TX 75062
Hours
- Sat8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)
What to bring: No appointment necessary.
Listed on northgateumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Northside Community Center Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas
17 miles from the center of Roanoke3023 NW 24th St., Fort Worth, TX 76106
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every other Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Listed on salvationarmyntx.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Central Storehouse
18 miles from the center of Roanoke8148 John T White Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76120
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 4 PM. Golden Mondays are for people 65 and older
- Tue12 PM to 4 PM
- Thu12 PM to 4 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)
Who can come: Anyone who is hungry
What to bring: Appointments are made in person on your first visit.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on central-storehouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
North Lake Campus Food Pantry
Dallas College
18 miles from the center of Roanoke5001 N. MacArthur Blvd., A Building, Room A262, Irving, TX 75038
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 5 PM. Community Pantry Day
Who can come: Community members on Community Pantry days; the college says Fridays are Community Pantry days.
Listed on dallascollege.edu, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Roanoke
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
Tarrant Area Food Bank
2600 Cullen, Ft. Worth, TX 76107
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 Denton County
Roanoke is in Denton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Denton County WIC
535 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dentoncounty.gov
Child support · State office
Texas Attorney General Child Support Division, Denton Office
1808 Cornell Lane, Suite 150, Denton, TX 76201
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services or information about an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Human services · County office
Denton County Indigent Health Care
535 S Loop 288, Suite 1052, Denton, TX 76205
Help here
- Indigent Health CareEligible county residents who lack other health coverage can apply for help with medically needed care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dentoncounty.gov
Public health · County office
Denton County Public Health
535 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Help here
- Public health clinicsCall to ask about clinic services and schedule an appointment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dentoncounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Denton County MHMR
2509 Scripture Street, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201
Help here
- Mental health and IDD servicesContact the local mental health and intellectual disability authority about services, support, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dentonmhmr.org
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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