Seadrift

Local offices in Seadrift

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Seadrift Utility Department

  501 S. Main Street, Seadrift, TX 77983

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and trash billsContact the department to pay bills, ask about charges, or start, transfer, or stop utility service.
  Call 361-785-2251DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on seadrifttx.org

• Local office · City office

  Seadrift City Hall

  501 S. Main Street, Seadrift, TX 77983

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city departments, records, and local government questions.
  Call 361-785-2251DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on seadrifttx.org

• Library · County office

  Seadrift Branch Library

  103 W. Dallas Avenue, Seadrift, TX 77983

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use local library resources.
  Call 361-785-4241DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cclibrary.org

City of Seadrift website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Seadrift first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  Tacos Not Bombs

  59 miles from the center of Seadrift

  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

• Free meals

  Mother Teresa Shelter

  Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc.

  60 miles from the center of Seadrift

  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

• Free meals

  Loaves & Fishes

  Corpus Christi Metro Ministries

  60 miles from the center of Seadrift

  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

• Food pantry

  The Salvation Army Food Pantry

  The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend

  61 miles from the center of Seadrift

  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

• Food pantry

  Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi

  61 miles from the center of Seadrift

  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

  Saint Patrick Catholic Church

  61 miles from the center of Seadrift

  3350 South Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Food every Thursday, to the first 40 people.

  Who can come: Corpus Christi residents; first 40 people.

  Call 361-855-7391DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Seadrift

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

Offices for all of Calhoun County

Seadrift is in Calhoun County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Calhoun WIC Clinic

  117 W. Ash St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 361-578-2884DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov

• State office

  Port Lavaca HHSC Benefits Office

  436 S. Highway 35, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • State benefits applicationsResidents can get help applying for food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 361-552-9702DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yourtexasbenefits.com

• Public health · County office

  Calhoun County Health Department

  117 W. Ash St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
  Call 361-552-9721DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Golden Crescent Area Agency on Aging

  1908 N. Laurent St., Suite 600A, Victoria, TX 77901

  Help here

  • Services for older adults and caregiversThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with local support and information.
  Call 361-578-1587DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Calhoun County Veterans Affairs

  201 W. Austin Street, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veterans service officer helps veterans with questions about VA benefits.
  Call 361-553-4685DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Calhoun County Office of Emergency Management

  211 S. Ann Street, Suite 301, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and assistance informationThe office shares local information to help residents prepare for and respond to disasters.
  Call 361-553-4400DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Calhoun 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