San Jacinto County
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Local offices in San Jacinto County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, San Jacinto County office
San Jacinto County Courthouse, Room B10, 1 State Hwy. 150, Coldspring, TX 77331
Help here
- Benefits and protective servicesAsk about food and cash assistance, Medicaid, CHIP, and help for children, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.san-jacinto.tx.us
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
San Jacinto County Indigent Health Care Program
San Jacinto County Courthouse, basement, 1 State Hwy. 150, Coldspring, TX 77331
Help here
- Health care assistanceThe program helps low-income residents who do not qualify for other state or federal health care programs access health care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.san-jacinto.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging
1405 Kurth Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, care coordination, meals, and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on detcog.gov
Veterans · County office
San Jacinto County Veterans Service Office
111 State Hwy. 150, Room C-2, Coldspring, TX 77331
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.san-jacinto.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
San Jacinto County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about emergency preparedness and response in the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.san-jacinto.tx.us
San Jacinto County, Texas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in San Jacinto County, closest to the center of Shepherd first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Joanne Watford Nutrition Center
Northwest Assistance Ministries
43 miles from the center of Shepherd15555 Kuykendahl Rd., Houston, TX 77090
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 2 PM
- Tue9 AM to 2 PM
- Wed9 AM to 2 PM
- Thu9 AM to 2 PM
- Fri9 AM to 2 PM
Listed on namonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Northeast Multi-Service Center Food Fair
Target Hunger
47 miles from the center of Shepherd9720 Spaulding St., Houston, TX 77016
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
All Food Fairs are 9 to 11 AM until supplies last. Thursday October 22nd; Thursday November 12th; Thursday December 10th
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Complete a registration form before receiving food. Drive-through distribution. Food is available until supplies last.
Listed on targethunger.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community Food Pantry
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community
52 miles from the center of Shepherd10135 West Road, Houston, TX 77064
Hours
- Wed3:30 PM to 5 PM. Curbside pickup
Who can come: People living in ZIP codes 77064, 77065, and 77040
What to bring: Register with the pantry. Bring a valid Texas driver's license or ID, passport, and proof of current address.
Listed on stmaximilian.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
4th Saturday Community Meal
Heights Presbyterian Church
53 miles from the center of Shepherd240 W. 18th St., Houston, TX 77008
Hours
- Sat11 AM to 12 PM (4th of the month). Doors open at 10:45
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on heightspc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center Food Fair
Target Hunger
53 miles from the center of Shepherd4014 Market St., Houston, TX 77020
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
All Food Fairs are 9 to 11 AM until supplies last. Friday October 23rd; Friday November 13th; Friday December 11th
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Complete a registration form before receiving food. Drive-through distribution. Food is available until supplies last.
Listed on targethunger.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Storehouse Ministry - Bingle Food Pantry
The Church Without Walls
53 miles from the center of Shepherd5314 Bingle Rd., Houston, TX 77092
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM. Food distribution; until supplies run out
Listed on aw.tcww.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve San Jacinto County
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
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
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
Greater East Texas Community Action Program
P.O. Drawer 631938, Nacogdoches, TX 75963
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in San Jacinto 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
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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