Schulenburg
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Local offices in Schulenburg
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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
Housing help · Regional office
Schulenburg Housing Authority
702 Baumgarten Street, Schulenburg, TX 78956
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority to ask about applying for public housing for eligible households.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Schulenburg Public Works & Utilities
210 East Avenue, Schulenburg, TX 78956
Help here
- Utility service and billsApply for city utility service, ask about your bill, and pay for water, electric, sewer, and garbage service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on schulenburgtx.org
Local office · City office
Schulenburg City Hall
210 East Avenue, Schulenburg, TX 78956
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for help with city services, records, and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on schulenburgtx.org
Library · City office
Schulenburg Public Library
310 Simpson Street, Schulenburg, TX 78956
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow materials and access information, learning, and cultural resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on schulenburglibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Schulenburg first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Onsite Food Pantry
Central Texas Food Bank
60 miles from the center of Schulenburg6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 4:30 PM
- Tue9 AM to 4:30 PM
- Wed9 AM to 4:30 PM
- Thu9 AM to 4:30 PM
- Fri9 AM to 4:30 PM
Who can come: People in need
Listed on centraltexasfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Turner Roberts Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
61 miles from the center of Schulenburg7201 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
Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
63 miles from the center of Schulenburg2407 Canterbury Street, Austin, TX 78702
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
Free meals
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
63 miles from the center of Schulenburg808 Nile Street, Austin, TX 78702
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
Community Kitchen
Caritas of Austin
64 miles from the center of Schulenburg611 Neches Street, Austin, TX 78701
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Monday through Friday
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness in Austin
Listed on caritasofaustin.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Asian American Resource Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
65 miles from the center of Schulenburg8401 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
Nonprofits that serve Schulenburg
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
Combined Community Action, Inc.
165 W Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942-3205
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fayette County
Schulenburg is in Fayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Fayette County WIC Clinic
275 Ellinger Rd, La Grange, TX 78945
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a child under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on texaswic.org
State office
La Grange Health and Human Services Office
228 N Main St, La Grange, TX 78945
Help here
- State benefits assistanceGet help applying for state benefits such as food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Housing help · City office
La Grange Housing Authority
250 Northwest Circle, La Grange, TX 78945
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoflg.com
Housing help · City office
Flatonia Housing Authority
701 Mulberry St, Flatonia, TX 78941
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on flatoniatx.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
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
6800 Burleson Road, Building 301, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Bastrop County.
- Benefits counselingTalk with a counselor about benefit programs and enrollment options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capcog.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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