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Local offices in Wellman
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City of Wellman
Help here
- City servicesContact the city for help finding local services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
City of Wellman Facebook page website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Wellman first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church
47 miles from the center of Wellman2807 42nd St, Lubbock, TX 79413
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
Languages: English
Listed on episcopalassetmap.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food and Hygiene Pantry
Lubbock Impact
48 miles from the center of Wellman2707 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.
Listed on lubbockimpact.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Lubbock Impact Community Meal
Lubbock Impact
48 miles from the center of Wellman2707 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410
Hours
- Tue6 PM to 6:45 PM
Who can come: Everyone is welcome.
Listed on lubbockimpact.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lubbock Dream Center
49 miles from the center of Wellman1111 30th Street, Lubbock, TX 79411
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Food Pantry Saturday @ 8:15am (arrive before 9am to receive groceries)
Listed on lubbockdreamcenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Lubbock Community Fridge
East Lubbock Art House
52 miles from the center of Wellman405 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
Listed on eastlubbockarthouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Blessing Center
Green Lawn Church of Christ
54 miles from the center of Wellman5701 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)
Listed on greenlawn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wellman
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
South Plains Food Bank
5605 MLK Boulevard, Lubbock, TX 79404
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
South Plains Community Action Association, Inc.
411 Austin St, PO Box 610, Levelland, TX 79336-0610
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Wellman
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 Wellman. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Workforce Solutions - South Plains Brownfield
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
14 miles away
1321 B Tahoka Road, Brownfield, TX 79316
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 5, 2026
American Job Center
Workforce Solutions South Plains - Levelland
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
37 miles away
1102 Austin Street, Levelland, TX 79336-4044
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am- 12:00pm and 1:00pm-5pm
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
46 miles away
2002 W. Loop 289, Suite 117, Suite 800, Lubbock, TX 79407
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 3, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Texas
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
South Plains Workforce Development Board
1500 Broadway, Suite 800, Lubbock, TX 79401
Workforce board
Texas Workforce Investment Council
1100 San Jacinto, Suite100, Austin, TX 78701
Offices for all of Terry County
Wellman is in Terry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Benefits Office, Brownfield
101 North Avenue D, Brownfield, TX 79316
Help here
- SNAP food benefitsThis office helps people apply for food benefits.
- TANF cash helpThis office helps families apply for cash assistance.
- MedicaidThis office helps families and children apply for Medicaid.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
State office
Brownfield WIC Office
111 Avenue D, Brownfield, TX 79316
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsThe WIC office helps eligible families with nutrition benefits for women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southplainshealth.org
Public health · Regional office
South Plains Public Health District, Brownfield Clinic
919 E. Main Street, Brownfield, TX 79316
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe clinic offers immunizations, family planning, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and other health services.
- Environmental health servicesThe district handles food safety inspections, septic system concerns, and public health complaints.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southplainshealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Terry County District Clerk
500 W. Main, Room 209 E, Brownfield, TX 79316
Help here
- Court forms and recordsThe District Clerk provides court forms, case information, and help with court payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.terry.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
South Plains Area Agency on Aging
6811 Indiana Avenue, Suite B, Lubbock, TX 79413
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding benefits, transportation, and other local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on spag.org
Veterans · County office
Terry County Veterans Information
500 W. Main Street, Brownfield, TX 79316
Help here
- Veterans information and formsThe county provides veterans information and forms for military discharge records and headstones or markers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.terry.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.
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