Smiley

Local offices in Smiley

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Smiley Housing Authority

  401 Billings, Smiley, TX 78159

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing assistance.
  Call 830-583-2321DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City of Smiley Utility Billing

  207 Steele Street, Smiley, TX 78159

  Help here

  • Water and utility billsPay your city utility bill or contact City Hall about an account.Apply online
  Call 830-587-6220DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on smiley.texas.gov

• Library · City office

  Stella Ellis Hart Public Library

  103 FM 108 North, Smiley, TX 78159

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and attend children's events.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on smiley.texas.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Smiley City Hall

  207 Steele Street, Smiley, TX 78159

  Help here

  • City services and questionsContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.Read more
  Call 830-587-6220DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on smiley.texas.gov

City of Smiley website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  The Agape Ministry, Inc.

  50 miles from the center of Smiley

  127 Lanark Drive, San Antonio, TX 78218

  Hours

  • Mon12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Tue12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Additional afternoon hours
  • Thu9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  Who can come: People needing food assistance

  What to bring: Bring a photo ID and proof of where you live

  Call 210-590-6655DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food Bank Ministry

  Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

  50 miles from the center of Smiley

  1001 N Walters St, San Antonio, TX 78202

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month, beginning at 8:00 a.m. until supplies run out.

  Who can come: Everyone; no ZIP code restrictions

  What to bring: Complete a questionnaire on the first visit

  Call 210-225-2452DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Smiley

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

Offices for all of Gonzales County

Smiley is in Gonzales County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Gonzales WIC Clinic

  229 St. George Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsEligible children under five and pregnant or breastfeeding mothers can apply for WIC food and nutrition support.
  Call 830-672-7083DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org

• State office

  Gonzales HHSC Benefits Office

  1600 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Suite 200, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • State benefitsGet help applying for or managing SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other state benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 830-672-6545DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, Gonzales

  228 St. George Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and crisis servicesGet mental health, crisis, substance use, and developmental disability services.
  • Housing supportAsk about Project HOPE help if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Read more
  Call 844-309-6385DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Golden Crescent Area Agency on Aging

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

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, benefits counseling, and support services.
  Call 361-578-1587DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Gonzales County Veterans Service Office

  414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 105, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesGet help with veterans benefits and services.
  Call 830-672-3244DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.gonzales.tx.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Gonzales County Office of Emergency Management

  1811 Water Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

  Help here

  • Emergency informationGet county information about severe weather, wildfires, floods, and other emergencies.
  Call 830-672-6209DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.gonzales.tx.us

Everything in Gonzales 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