Van Alstyne
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Local offices in Van Alstyne
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Utilities · City office
Van Alstyne Utility Billing
152 N Main Dr, Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Help here
- Water and wastewater service and billsStart or stop water service, pay a bill, or ask about your utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofvanalstyne.us
Older adults · City office
Van Alstyne Senior Center
278 Texana St, Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 55 and older can visit for lunch, social activities, and games.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofvanalstyne.us
Library · City office
Van Alstyne Public Library
151 W Cooper St, Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Help here
- Library materials, internet, and programsGet a library card, borrow books and digital media, use public computers, or join library programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofvanalstyne.us
Local office · City office
Van Alstyne City Hall
152 N Main Dr, Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall for help with city services, information, and public questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofvanalstyne.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Van Alstyne Recreation Center
588 W A Denton Dr, Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Help here
- Recreation and community activitiesVisit for community recreation activities and information about using city recreation facilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofvanalstyne.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Van Alstyne first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Frisco Family Services Market
Frisco Family Services
23 miles from the center of Van Alstyne9085 Dogwood St., Frisco, TX 75033
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 5 PM
- Tue9 AM to 5 PM
- Wed9 AM to 5 PM
- Thu9 AM to 5 PM
- Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Who can come: Frisco residents and people who live within Frisco ISD boundaries and have a documented crisis
What to bring: Apply and bring a picture ID for each applicant, a current lease or housing agreement, government ID for household members, household bills, crisis documentation, and proof of income.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on friscofamilyservices.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
New Life Together Food Pantry
New Life Together
25 miles from the center of Van Alstyne25631 Smotherman Road, Frisco, TX 75033
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on newlifetogether.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
IACC Food Pantry
Islamic Association of Collin County
27 miles from the center of Van Alstyne6401 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX 75023
Hours
- Sat7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Who can come: Collin County community members in need
Listed on planomasjid.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Feed My Sheep
Building the Bridges Community Services
28 miles from the center of Van Alstyne520 Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 2 PM
Listed on btbcs.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Little Elm Area Food Bank
28 miles from the center of Van Alstyne520 Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 8 PM
- Tue11 AM to 3 PM
- Thu9 AM to 4 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: First-time visitors need to fill out a short set of forms. Visit once per month.
Listed on leafb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sandwich Blessings
Christ United Methodist Church Plano
28 miles from the center of Van Alstyne1947 K Ave Suite B100, Plano, TX 75074
Hours
- Tue10:30 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Neighbors facing homelessness and food scarcity
Listed on cumc.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Van Alstyne
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
North Texas Food Bank
3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075
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
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
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
Texoma Council of Governments
1117 Gallagher Dr, Sherman, TX 75090-1797
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grayson County
Van Alstyne is in Grayson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Grayson County Health Department WIC
515 N. Walnut St., Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC offers nutrition education, food benefits, health screening, and referrals to people who qualify.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Human services · County office
Grayson County Indigent Health Care Program
809 Gallagher Drive, Suite D, Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- Indigent health care assistanceThe program helps eligible county residents get health care when they have no other assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us
Public health · County office
Grayson County Health Department
515 N. Walnut St., Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- Public health servicesThe county health department provides local public health and clinic services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Texoma
1117 Gallagher Rd, Suite 200, Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask for benefits counseling, care coordination, caregiver help, and nutrition services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tcog.com
Veterans · County office
Grayson County Veteran's Affairs Office
100 W. Houston St., Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- Veterans servicesThe office helps veterans with veterans affairs services and forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us
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.
Call 988Text 988