Waelder
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Local offices in Waelder
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Waelder Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority for information about its public housing assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Waelder Utilities
300 US-90 W, Waelder, TX 78959
Help here
- Utility bill paymentsPay your utility bill in person or online through the city utilities page.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on waeldertexas.gov
Local office · City office
City of Waelder City Hall
300 U.S. 90 W, Waelder, TX 78959
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for information about city services, meetings, and local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on waeldertexas.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Waelder first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Onsite Food Pantry
Central Texas Food Bank
43 miles from the center of Waelder6500 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
Listed on centraltexasfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
43 miles from the center of Waelder5801 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
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bread For All Food Pantry
Austin City Lutherans
46 miles from the center of Waelder1314 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
Listed on austincitylutherans.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
46 miles from the center of Waelder2407 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
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
47 miles from the center of Waelder808 Nile Street, Austin, TX 78702
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Tue12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Wed12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Fri12 PM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older
What to bring: No contribution required
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Turner Roberts Recreation Center
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
47 miles from the center of Waelder7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX 78724
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Tue12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Wed12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Fri12 PM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone 60 years of age or older
What to bring: No contribution required
Listed on austintexas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Waelder
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
Food Bank of the Golden Crescent
801 South Laurent, Victoria, TX 77901
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Crossroads Community Action
PO Box 3607, Victoria, TX 77903-3607
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Gonzales County
Waelder is in Gonzales County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Gonzales WIC Clinic
229 St. George Street, Gonzales, TX 78629
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsEligible children under five and pregnant or breastfeeding mothers can apply for WIC food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org
State office
Gonzales HHSC Benefits Office
1600 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Suite 200, Gonzales, TX 78629
Help here
- State benefitsGet help applying for or managing SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other state benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yourtexasbenefits.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, Gonzales
228 St. George Street, Gonzales, TX 78629
Help here
- Behavioral health and crisis servicesGet mental health, crisis, substance use, and developmental disability services.
- Housing supportAsk about Project HOPE help if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bbtrails.org
Older adults · Regional office
Golden Crescent Area Agency on Aging
1908 N. Laurent Street, Suite 600A, Victoria, TX 77901
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, benefits counseling, and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gcrpc.org
Veterans · County office
Gonzales County Veterans Service Office
414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 105, Gonzales, TX 78629
Help here
- Veterans servicesGet help with veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.gonzales.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Gonzales County Office of Emergency Management
1811 Water Street, Gonzales, TX 78629
Help here
- Emergency informationGet county information about severe weather, wildfires, floods, and other emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.gonzales.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 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988