Sinton
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Local offices in Sinton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Sinton Utility Billing Department
301 E. Market St., Sinton, TX 78387
Help here
- Water service and utility billsGet help starting or ending water service, ask about your water account, or pay your bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sintontexas.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend Career Center, Sinton
1113 E. Sinton St., Sinton, TX 78387
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches and other employment services at the Sinton career center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionscb.org
Library · City office
Sinton Public Library
101 N. Pirate Blvd., Sinton, TX 78387
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and internet, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sintontexas.org
Local office · City office
Sinton City Hall
301 E. Market St., Sinton, TX 78387
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sintontexas.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Sinton Community Center
1301 E. Sinton St., Sinton, TX 78387
Help here
- Community center rentalAsk City Hall about reserving the community center for a meeting or event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sintontexas.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sinton
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
Coastal Bend Food Bank
5442 Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Community Action Corporation of South Texas
PO Drawer 1820, Alice, TX 78333
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of San Patricio County
Sinton 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanpatriciocountytx.gov
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