Sour Lake
Ask about Sour Lake
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Sour Lake and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Sour Lake
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Sour Lake Utility Billing
625 TX-105, Sour Lake, TX 77659
Help here
- Water bill paymentPay your Sour Lake water bill online or contact City Hall for help with billing.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sourlake.epayub.com
Library · City office
Sour Lake Library
Help here
- Library servicesContact the library for local library services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Local office · City office
City of Sour Lake City Hall
625 TX-105, Sour Lake, TX 77659
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall with questions about city services, public information, or reporting a local problem.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsourlake.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Sour Lake Community Center
Help here
- Community centerContact the city to ask about community center access and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsourlake.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Sour Lake first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Salvation Army East Harris County Corps Community Center Food Pantry
The Salvation Army East Harris County Corps Community Center
56 miles from the center of Sour Lake2732 Cherry Brook Ln., Pasadena, TX 77502
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Tue8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Thu8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Fri8:30 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM
Listed on salvationarmyhouston.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sour Lake
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
Southeast Texas Food Bank
3845 S. ML King Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 77705
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
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission
2210 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont, TX 77703-4929
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hardin County
Sour Lake is in Hardin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Hardin County Health Services
300 West Monroe Street, Kountze, TX 77625
Help here
- Public health and WICThe county health department provides public health services and WIC for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountytx.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Southeast Texas Area Information Center
2210 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77703
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to find local health and human services and get connected to community help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Hardin County District Clerk
300 West Monroe Street, Kountze, TX 77625
Help here
- Court records and self-help formsThe district clerk keeps civil, family, juvenile, and felony case records and links to Texas court self-help forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountytx.gov
Human services · County office
Hardin County Crime Victims' Assistance Center
1135 Redwood Street, Kountze, TX 77625
Help here
- Victim advocacy and supportAdvocates help crime victims with safety planning, referrals, court support, and compensation applications.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountytx.gov
Veterans · County office
Hardin County Veteran Services
1135 Redwood Street, Kountze, TX 77625
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe veteran service officer helps veterans and their families apply for earned federal, state, and county benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountytx.gov
Emergency help · County office
Hardin County Office of Emergency Management
300 West Monroe Street, Kountze, TX 77625
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessThe office shares emergency alerts and helps residents prepare for local emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountytx.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