Southside Place
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Local offices in Southside Place
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Southside Place Utility Billing
6309 Edloe Avenue, Houston, TX 77005
Help here
- Water and wastewater billsPay your water bill at City Hall or ask the utility department about your bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southsideplacetx.gov
Local office · City office
Southside Place City Hall
6309 Edloe Avenue, Houston, TX 77005
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services, local government, or city records.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southsideplacetx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Southside Place Parks and Recreation
6309 Edloe Avenue, Houston, TX 77005
Help here
- Parks, pool, and recreationAsk about city parks, the pool, season passes, and recreation activities for residents.
- Clubhouse rentalsResidents can request a reservation to use the city clubhouse for a gathering.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southsideplacetx.gov
City of Southside Place website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Southside Place first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Emergency Services - Central
Christian Community Service Center
1.9 miles from the center of Southside Place3434 Branard St., Houston, TX 77027
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2 PM
- Tue10 AM to 2 PM
- Wed10 AM to 2 PM
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Residents of the CCSC service ZIP codes
What to bring: Complete an interview. Bring photo ID, household IDs or birth certificates, and proof of current address. ID is requested but is not required for USDA foods. No appointment is needed.
Listed on ccschouston.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
ICNA Relief Houston Food Pantry
ICNA Relief Houston
4 miles from the center of Southside Place5645 Hillcroft Ave., Suite 405, Houston, TX 77036
Hours
- Tue4 PM to 6 PM
- Wed4 PM to 6 PM
- Thu4 PM to 6 PM
- Fri4 PM to 6 PM
- Sat12 PM to 2 PM. By appointment
Who can come: Registered clients
What to bring: Register for monthly food assistance. Pantry visits are scheduled by appointment. New visitors may ask staff about an emergency food basket when resources are available.
Listed on icnarelief.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Emergency Services - Southwest
Christian Community Service Center
4.1 miles from the center of Southside Place6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Residents of the CCSC service ZIP codes
What to bring: Complete an interview. Bring photo ID, household IDs or birth certificates, and proof of current address. ID is requested but is not required for USDA foods. No appointment is needed.
Listed on ccschouston.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Wednesday Night Fellowship
St. Luke's Gethsemane
4.1 miles from the center of Southside Place6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074
Hours
- Wed6 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: People of all ages and cultures
Listed on gethchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Free Lunch Service
Martin de Porres House of Hospitality
4.2 miles from the center of Southside Place3000 Brazos St., Houston, TX 77006
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 2 PM
- Tue12 PM to 2 PM
- Wed12 PM to 2 PM
- Thu12 PM to 2 PM
- Fri12 PM to 2 PM
- Sat12 PM to 2 PM
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on martindeporres.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food and Supply Distribution
Bread Of Life, Inc.
4.9 miles from the center of Southside Place2019 Crawford St., Houston, TX 77002
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month); 10 AM to 12 PM (1st of the month). Food only distribution
Listed on breadoflifeinc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Southside Place
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
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
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
Gulf Coast Community Services Association
9320 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054-8800
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Harris County
Southside Place is in Harris County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Harris County Public Health WIC
5815 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX 77091
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.harriscountytx.gov
Human services · County office
Harris County Housing & Community Development
1111 Fannin Street, 9th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcd.harriscountytx.gov
Housing help · County office
Harris County Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceLearn about affordable housing, rental assistance, and housing search resources for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hchatexas.org
Public health · County office
Harris County Public Health
1111 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinics, disease prevention information, and health resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.harriscountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
1019 Congress Street, 1st Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal research resources and ask library staff for help finding legal information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harriscountylawlibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
8000 North Stadium Drive, 3rd Floor, Houston, TX 77054
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information and help connecting to local aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on houstonhealth.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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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