Staples

Local offices in Staples

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

• Local office · City office

  Staples City Hall

  9615 FM 621, Staples, TX 78670

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the city secretary for information about city services and local government.
  Call 512-913-0009DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofstaples.com

City of Staples website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center

  City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department

  30 miles from the center of Staples

  5801 Ainez Drive, Austin, TX 78744

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri11:30 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older

  What to bring: No contribution required

  Call 512-974-3840DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Onsite Food Pantry

  Central Texas Food Bank

  31 miles from the center of Staples

  6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 4:30 PM

  Who can come: People in need

  Call 512-282-2111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Abiding Love Food Pantry

  Abiding Love Lutheran Church

  31 miles from the center of Staples

  7210 Brush Country Road, Austin, TX 78749

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Neighbors

  What to bring: One visit per month

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 512-892-4041DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  South Austin Senior Activity Center

  City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department

  33 miles from the center of Staples

  3911 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78704

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri11:30 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older

  What to bring: No contribution required

  Call 512-978-2400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Bread For All Food Pantry

  Austin City Lutherans

  33 miles from the center of Staples

  1314 East Oltorf Street, Austin, TX 78704

  Hours

  • Mon5 PM to 6:30 PM

  Who can come: Neighbors who need food

  What to bring: One visit per month

  Languages: Spanish

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Recreation Center

  City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department

  34 miles from the center of Staples

  2407 Canterbury Street, Austin, TX 78702

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri11:30 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older

  What to bring: No contribution required

  Call 512-978-2399DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Staples

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

Offices for all of Guadalupe County

Staples is in Guadalupe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · City office

  Guadalupe County - Seguin WIC

  550 N. Highway 123 Bypass, Suite 160, Seguin, TX 78155

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get WIC food benefits, nutrition education, and counseling during pregnancy and for children under five.
  Call 512-393-8040DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Guadalupe County Clerk Legal Self-Help

  211 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155

  Help here

  • Legal self-help information and formsFind court self-help information and forms for matters handled by the County Clerk.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Guadalupe County Law Library

  207 W. Street, Seguin, TX 78155

  Help here

  • Legal reference resourcesUse legal books and other reference materials available to local judges, litigants, and lawyers.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on guadalupetx.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Alamo Area Agency on Aging

  2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78217

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, care planning, meals, legal services, and transportation.
  Call 866-231-4922DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacog.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Guadalupe County Veteran Services

  205 E. Weinert St., Seguin, TX 78155

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and referralsGet help with VA benefit claims and referrals for services such as employment, education, and health care.
  Call 830-303-8870DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on guadalupetx.gov

• Child support · State office

  Texas Attorney General Child Support Office, Seguin

  128 S. Moss St., Suite 500, Seguin, TX 78155

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the Seguin office.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Guadalupe 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