San Patricio

Local offices in San Patricio

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

• Local office · City office

  City of San Patricio

  4615 Main Street, Mathis, TX 78368

  Help here

  • City governmentContact the city about local government questions and city services.
  Call 361-877-0754DirectionsWebsite

  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 San Patricio first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi

  24 miles from the center of San Patricio

  615 Oliver Ct., Corpus Christi, TX 78408

  Hours

  • Mon8 AM to 4 PM
  • Tue8 AM to 4 PM
  • Wed8 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Thu8 AM to 4 PM

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 361-884-0651DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on catholiccharities-cc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Loaves & Fishes

  Corpus Christi Metro Ministries

  25 miles from the center of San Patricio

  1919 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
  • Tue12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
  • Wed12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
  • Thu12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
  • Fri12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 6 PM. Dinner

  Who can come: Anyone.

  Call 361-887-0151DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on corpuschristitx.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Mother Teresa Shelter

  Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc.

  26 miles from the center of San Patricio

  513 Sam Rankin Ave., Corpus Christi, TX 78401

  Hours

  • Mon8 AM to 8:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 11:30 AM. Lunch
  • Tue8 AM to 8:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 11:30 AM. Lunch
  • Wed8 AM to 8:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 11:30 AM. Lunch
  • Thu8 AM to 8:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 11:30 AM. Lunch
  • Fri8 AM to 8:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 11:30 AM. Lunch

  Who can come: People experiencing homelessness.

  Call 361-883-7372DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on corpuschristitx.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Corpus Christi - Holy Family Catholic Church

  Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi

  26 miles from the center of San Patricio

  2509 Nogales St., Corpus Christi, TX 78416

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  Call 361-882-3245DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on catholiccharities-cc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The Salvation Army Food Pantry

  The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend

  26 miles from the center of San Patricio

  1804 Buford St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

  Hours

  • Tue8:30 AM to 1 PM (1st of the month)
  • Wed8:30 AM to 1 PM (1st of the month)

  Who can come: People from any ZIP code.

  What to bring: Bring an ID.

  Call 361-884-9497DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on southernusa.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Tacos Not Bombs

  26 miles from the center of San Patricio

  Artesian Park, 524 Twigg St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Sunday mornings at Artesian Park in Downtown Corpus Christi.

  Who can come: People in need.

  Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve San Patricio

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

Job help near San Patricio

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 San Patricio. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend - Sinton

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  17 miles away

  1113 East Sinton Street, Suite D, Sinton, TX 78387-2928

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

  Call 361-364-3284, ext. 206DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend - Alice

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  23 miles away

  704 Coyote Trail, Coastal Bend College Campus, Alice, TX 78332

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

  Call 361-668-0167DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 20, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend - Corpus Christi

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  26 miles away

  520 North Staples, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

  Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

  Call 361-882-7491DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 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 San Patricio County

San Patricio is in San Patricio County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  San Patricio County WIC Program

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children can get nutrition education and food support.Apply online
  Call 361-587-3510Website

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

• Human services · County office

  San Patricio County Indigent Health Care Program

  313 N. Rachal, Room 225, Sinton, TX 78387

  Help here

  • County indigent health careCounty residents with limited income and resources can apply for help with basic medical care.Apply online
  Call 361-587-3518DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  San Patricio County District Clerk

  400 West Sinton Street, Room 144, Sinton, TX 78387

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesFind court information and links to self-help resources for people representing themselves.
  Call 361-364-9377DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Coastal Bend Area Agency on Aging

  2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408

  Help here

  • Aging servicesCall for information and help finding services for older adults and caregivers in Refugio County.
  Call 361-883-3935DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  San Patricio County Veterans Services Office

  1301 E. Sinton Street, Suite C, Sinton, TX 78387

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claims helpGet help filing veterans and survivor claims for compensation, pensions, burial, and other benefits.
  Call 361-364-9356DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management

  219 W. 5th Street, Building 7, Sinton, TX 78387

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and help with preparedness, response, and recovery.
  Call 361-587-3560DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in San Patricio 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