Watauga
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Local offices in Watauga
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Water Utility Billing and Trash Service
7105 Whitley Road, Watauga, TX 76148
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with your water bill and water or sewer rates.
- Trash serviceReport missed trash pickup or ask about yard waste service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cowtx.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Watauga Active Adult and Community Center
7901 Indian Springs Road, Watauga, TX 76148
Help here
- Active adult programsFind programs and activities for older adults at the city center.
- Community center programsAsk about fitness, recreation, and other community center programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cowtx.org
Library · City office
Watauga Public Library
7109 Whitley Road, Watauga, TX 76148
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card, borrow materials, use computers, or join a class or program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cowtx.org
Local office · City office
Watauga City Hall
7105 Whitley Road, Watauga, TX 76148
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city with questions or requests about city services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cowtx.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Watauga first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Wesley Center
United Community Centers, Inc.
6.9 miles from the center of Watauga3600 N. Crump St., Fort Worth, TX 76106
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Bring a photo ID and proof of residency for adults, and identification for children in the household.
Listed on unitedcommunitycenters.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Central Storehouse
8.6 miles from the center of Watauga8148 John T White Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76120
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 4 PM. Golden Mondays are for people 65 and older
- Tue12 PM to 4 PM
- Thu12 PM to 4 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)
Who can come: Anyone who is hungry
What to bring: Appointments are made in person on your first visit.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on central-storehouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Daily Meals for the Homeless
The Salvation Army of North Texas
9.1 miles from the center of Watauga1855 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76103
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Open year-round for all experiencing homelessness. Three hot meals a day.
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness
Listed on salvationarmyntx.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
J.E. & L.E. Mabee Social Service Center Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas
9.1 miles from the center of Watauga1855 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76103
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM; 2 PM to 4 PM
Listed on salvationarmyntx.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Northside Community Center Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas
9.2 miles from the center of Watauga3023 NW 24th St., Fort Worth, TX 76106
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every other Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Listed on salvationarmyntx.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County Meals
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County
9.4 miles from the center of Watauga1321 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Breakfast: 7:00 AM; Lunch: 12:15 PM; Dinner: 4:00 PM. Meal times stay consistent throughout the year, except for certain holidays.
Who can come: Outside guests in need
Listed on ugm-tc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Watauga
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
Tarrant Area Food Bank
2600 Cullen, Ft. Worth, TX 76107
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
Fort Worth, City of, Neighborhood Services Department
200 Texas St, Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Tarrant County
Watauga is in Tarrant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Tarrant County Human Services
1200 Circle Drive, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76119
Help here
- Emergency assistanceAsk about county assistance for urgent household needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov
Public health · County office
Tarrant County Public Health WIC
2500 Circle Drive, Suite 400, Fort Worth, TX 76119
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition benefitsApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov
Housing help · County office
Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office
2100 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramGet information about rental housing assistance and apply when the waiting list is open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov
Local office · 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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Tarrant County Public Health
1101 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health clinics, immunizations, testing, and health navigation services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Dell DeHay Law Library of Tarrant County
100 W. Weatherford, Room 420, Fort Worth, TX 76196
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal research materials and get help finding resources; library staff cannot give legal advice.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tarrantcountytx.gov
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
- Tarrant County United Way 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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