Tahoka

Local offices in Tahoka

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

• Housing help · City office

  Tahoka Housing Authority

  1400 Avenue K, Tahoka, TX 79373

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority about its low-rent housing program.
  Call 806-561-4716DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Tahoka Utility Billing

  1807 Main Street, Tahoka, TX 79373

  Help here

  • Utility billingContact the city about utility bills and payments.
  Call 806-561-4211DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tahokatx.municipalonlinepayments.com

• State office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Library · Regional office

  City-County Library

  1717 Main Street, Tahoka, TX 79373

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
  Call 806-561-4050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tahoka.ploud.net

• Local office · City office

  Tahoka City Hall

  1807 N. Main Street, Tahoka, TX 79373

  Help here

  • City government servicesVisit City Hall for help with city government questions, forms, and permits.
  Call 806-561-4211DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tahoka.org

City of Tahoka website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. Christopher's Episcopal Church

  28 miles from the center of Tahoka

  2807 42nd St, Lubbock, TX 79413

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM

  Languages: English

  Call 806-799-8208DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food and Hygiene Pantry

  Lubbock Impact

  28 miles from the center of Tahoka

  2707 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410

  Hours

  • Mon5 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Thu9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  What to bring: Bring an ID with a current address. Pantry visits are allowed every 30 days.

  Call 806-799-4329DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on lubbockimpact.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Lubbock Impact Community Meal

  Lubbock Impact

  28 miles from the center of Tahoka

  2707 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410

  Hours

  • Tue6 PM to 6:45 PM

  Who can come: Everyone is welcome.

  Call 806-799-4329DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on lubbockimpact.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Lubbock Dream Center

  28 miles from the center of Tahoka

  1111 30th Street, Lubbock, TX 79411

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Food Pantry Saturday @ 8:15am (arrive before 9am to receive groceries)

  Call 806-793-3336DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  The Blessing Center

  Green Lawn Church of Christ

  29 miles from the center of Tahoka

  5701 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 11 AM
  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  Call 806-795-4377DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Lubbock Community Fridge

  East Lubbock Art House

  30 miles from the center of Tahoka

  405 MLK Blvd, Suite B, Lubbock, TX 79403

  Hours

  • Mon12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24/7
  • Tue12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24/7
  • Wed12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24/7
  • Thu12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24/7
  • Fri12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24/7
  • Sat12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24/7
  • Sun12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24/7
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Tahoka

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

Job help near Tahoka

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Tahoka. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions - South Plains Brownfield

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  27 miles away

  1321 B Tahoka Road, Brownfield, TX 79316

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 806-637-1223DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions South Plains - Lubbock

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  2002 W. Loop 289, Suite 117, Suite 800, Lubbock, TX 79407

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

  Call 806-765-5038DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions South Plains - Levelland

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  45 miles away

  1102 Austin Street, Levelland, TX 79336-4044

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am- 12:00pm and 1:00pm-5pm

  Call 806-894-5005DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 5, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Lynn County

Tahoka is in Lynn County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Tahoka WIC Clinic

  1627 Ave K, Tahoka, TX 79373

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people and families with children under five.Apply online
  Call 806-998-4521DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the South Plains

  6811 Indiana Avenue, Suite B, Lubbock, TX 79413

  Help here

  • Aging services and benefits helpGet information, referrals, and help with benefits and services for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 888-418-6564DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Lynn County Emergency Management

  1501 S 1st St, Tahoka, TX 79373

  Help here

  • Emergency informationContact the county for local emergency management information.
  Call 806-214-1683DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lynn 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