Wills Point
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Local offices in Wills Point
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City Hall
518 Houston Street, Wills Point, TX 75169
Help here
- City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city services and questions about water, sewer, and trash service.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on willspointtx.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Wills Point first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Michael's Food Pantry
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
37 miles from the center of Wills Point950 Trails Parkway, Garland, TX 75043
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 11:30 AM. Closed on major holidays
- Fri9 AM to 11:30 AM. Closed on major holidays
- Sat9 AM to 11:30 AM. Closed on major holidays
What to bring: Picture ID required per family.
Listed on stmichaelgarland.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Inspired Vision Compassion Center
37 miles from the center of Wills Point2019 N. Masters Drive, Dallas, TX 75217
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Tue9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 5 PM
What to bring: Bring a picture ID and a current document with your name and address dated within the last 60 days.
Listed on ivcompassion.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Table 25
New Liberty Baptist Church
38 miles from the center of Wills Point333 W. Centerville Rd, Garland, TX 75041
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
We gather every Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Home-cooked meal at 6pm.
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on newliberty.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Fresh Food
The Salvation Army of North Texas
39 miles from the center of Wills Point451 W. Avenue D, Garland, TX 75040
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM (1st of the month). Drive thru
What to bring: One visit per month.
Listed on salvationarmydfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas
39 miles from the center of Wills Point451 W. Avenue D, Garland, TX 75040
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM. Walk in
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM. Walk in
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM. Walk in
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM. Walk in
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM. Walk in
What to bring: One visit per month.
Listed on salvationarmydfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Friendship House
First Baptist Church of Garland
39 miles from the center of Wills Point620 W Avenue B, Garland, TX 75040
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 2:30 PM
- Tue9 AM to 2:30 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 2:30 PM; 5 PM to 7:30 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse communities
Listed on fbcgarland.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wills Point
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
East Texas Food Bank
3201 Robertson Road, Tyler, TX 75701
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Community Services, Inc.
PO Box 612, Corsicana, TX 75151-0612
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Van Zandt County
Wills Point is in Van Zandt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Canton WIC Clinic
301 E State Hwy 243, Suite 107, Canton, TX 75103
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
- Breastfeeding and nutrition supportWIC staff offer nutrition counseling and help with breastfeeding.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office, Canton
400 E Hwy 243, Suite 11, Canton, TX 75103
Help here
- Benefits applicationsResidents can apply for food, cash, and health benefits through the state benefits office.Apply online
- Medicaid and CHIPFamilies can apply for Medicaid or CHIP health coverage for eligible children and adults.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Greater East Texas Community Action Program
Help here
- Energy assistance and weatherizationThe agency helps residents in Harrison County with energy assistance and home weatherization services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on get-cap.org
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
Human services · County office
Van Zandt County Indigent Health Care
250 E Groves St, Canton, TX 75103
Help here
- Indigent health careCounty residents who meet income and resource rules can apply for help with health care costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vanzandtcounty.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Van Zandt County District Clerk Self-Help Resources
121 E Dallas St, Suite 302, Canton, TX 75103
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesResidents can find court forms and information about legal procedures and filings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vanzandtcounty.org
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