Rockdale
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Local offices in Rockdale
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Rockdale
100 Cordova Drive, Rockdale, TX 76567
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its low-rent housing program and how to apply.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
505 W Cameron Avenue, Rockdale, TX 76567
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceAsk about water bills, make payment arrangements, or start, stop, or transfer water service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rockdaletx.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Rockdale Senior Citizen Center
765 Green Street, Rockdale, TX 76567
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder residents can come for lunch, social activities, and information about senior services.
- Community food programsAsk the center about its scheduled food bag, produce, and boxed food programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rockdaletx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, Rockdale
313 N Main Street, Rockdale, TX 76567
Help here
- Employment and workforce assistanceVisit or call the Rockdale location for help with employment and workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionsctx.com
Library · City office
Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library
201 Ackerman Street, Rockdale, TX 76567
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and media, or use public computers and internet access.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rockdaletx.gov
Local office · City office
Rockdale City Hall
505 W Cameron Avenue, Rockdale, TX 76567
Help here
- City information and assistanceContact City Hall for help finding city services, making a city facility reservation, or reaching a city department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rockdaletx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
George Hill Patterson Community Center
609 Mill Avenue, Rockdale, TX 76567
Help here
- Community center reservationsContact City Hall to ask about reserving the community center for an event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rockdaletx.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Rockdale first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of Austin
45 miles from the center of Rockdale901 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78758
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Families in need; open to all with no ZIP code restrictions
Listed on ssvdp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Turner Roberts Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
45 miles from the center of Rockdale7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX 78724
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Tue12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Wed12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Fri12 PM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older
What to bring: No contribution required
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
45 miles from the center of Rockdale1201 East Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78753
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older
What to bring: No contribution required
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Weekly Pantry
Carol's Kindness
45 miles from the center of Rockdale1201 East Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78753
Hours
- Sat12 PM to 1:30 PM. Serves everyone in line by 13:30
Who can come: All people are welcome
What to bring: No identification required
Listed on carolskindness.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Asian American Resource Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
46 miles from the center of Rockdale8401 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754
Hours
- Mon11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
- Tue11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
- Wed11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
- Thu11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older
What to bring: No contribution required
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
46 miles from the center of Rockdale7500 Blessing Avenue, Austin, TX 78752
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 12 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older
What to bring: No contribution required
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rockdale
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
Central Texas Food Bank
6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc.
PO Box 846, San Saba, TX 76877-0846
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Milam County
Rockdale is in Milam County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Milam County WIC, Cameron
908 N Crockett Ave, Suite C, Cameron, TX 76520
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milamhealth.com
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office, Cameron
201 Lafferty Ave, Cameron, TX 76520
Help here
- State benefits applicationsResidents can visit this office for help applying for state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Milam County Health Department
209 S Houston St, Cameron, TX 76520
Help here
- County public health servicesThe health department provides public health services and health information to Milam County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milamhealth.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Central Counties Services
304 S 22nd St, Temple, TX 76501
Help here
- Mental health and disability servicesThe agency provides mental health and intellectual and developmental disability services to people in Milam County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralcountiesservices.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas
2180 N Main St, Belton, TX 76513
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and their families can get help with benefits, care options, meals, and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaact.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.
Call 988Text 988