Arlington
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Local offices in Arlington
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office
1540 New York Ave., Arlington, TX 76010
Help here
- State benefitsResidents can get information and apply for benefits such as SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and WIC.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Human services · City office
Office of Strategic Initiatives, Neighborhood Programs
101 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76010
Help here
- Neighborhood engagement and improvementResidents can get help organizing neighborhood groups, planning local improvements, and finding neighborhood resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtontx.gov
Housing help · City office
Arlington Housing Authority
501 W. Sanford St., Suite 20, Arlington, TX 76011
Help here
- Housing Choice VouchersThe authority offers rental assistance to eligible households when its voucher waiting list is open.Apply onlineRead more
- Homeless assistanceCall the authority to ask about housing resources and assistance for people experiencing homelessness.Read more
- Housing rehabilitationEligible Arlington homeowners can apply for help with major or emergency repairs and accessibility changes.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtonhousing.us
Utilities · City office
Arlington Water Utilities
1100 SW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76017
Help here
- Water and sewer accounts and billsCustomers can ask about water and sewer service, manage their account, and pay bills online or by phone.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waterbilling.arlingtontx.gov
Courts and legal help · City office
Arlington Fair Housing Officer
Help here
- Housing discrimination complaintsArlington residents can ask the Fair Housing Officer for help reporting housing discrimination.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtontx.gov
Courts and legal help · City office
Arlington Municipal Court
101 S. Mesquite St., Arlington, TX 76010
Help here
- Municipal citations and court mattersResidents can ask about city citations, court dates, payments, warrants, and other municipal court matters.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtontx.gov
Older adults · City office
Arlington 50+ Programs and EngAGE Arlington
Help here
- Programs for adults 50 and olderAdults 50 and older can join recreation, wellness, social, meal, and day-trip programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtontx.gov
Veterans · State office
Texas Veterans Commission, Arlington Workforce Center
2000 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 100, Arlington, TX 76006
Help here
- Veteran employment supportVeterans and their families can connect with veteran-focused employment and support resources at the workforce center.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workintexas.com
State office
Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation, Arlington Workforce Center
2000 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 100, Arlington, TX 76006
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitation employment servicesPeople with disabilities can connect with employment services and support through the Texas Workforce Commission program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on twc.texas.gov
Local office · City office
Arlington Action Center
101 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76010
Help here
- City service requestsReport city concerns such as code issues, animal services, water utilities, streets, and sidewalks.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtontx.gov
Local office · City office
Code Compliance
Help here
- Neighborhood code concernsResidents can report property, building, and neighborhood code concerns and request help with some cleanup and repair needs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtontx.gov
Local office · City office
Arlington ADA Coordinator
101 W. Abram St., Second Floor, Arlington, TX 76010
Help here
- Accessibility requests and complaintsResidents can request an accommodation or report a disability access concern about city buildings, sidewalks, parks, or services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtontx.gov
Older adults · City office
Handitran
1101 W. Main St., Arlington, TX 76013
Help here
- Accessible demand-response ridesPeople 65 and older and people with disabilities can apply for shared, door-to-door rides in Arlington and nearby areas.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtontx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Arlington Workforce Center, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
2000 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 100, Arlington, TX 76006
Help here
- Job search and career supportJob seekers can get help with career planning, job searches, training, and connecting with employers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutions.net
State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office
3901 W. Arkansas Ln., Suite 111, Arlington, TX 76016
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsResidents can apply for or renew a Texas driver license or identification card by appointment.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · City office
Arlington Public Library
Help here
- Library system servicesResidents can use seven library locations for books, digital materials, programs, and other learning resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtontx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsResidents can register for recreation programs, youth sports, camps, aquatics, and other activities.Apply online
- Naturally Fun ScholarshipIncome-eligible Arlington residents can apply for reduced prices on recreation programs, camps, sports, and memberships.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlingtontx.gov
City of Arlington, Texas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Arlington first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Help for our Unhoused Neighbors
Arlington Charities
0.4 miles from the center of Arlington811 Secretary Drive, Arlington, TX 76015
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness.
Listed on arlingtoncharities.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Weekday Food Service
Arlington Charities
0.4 miles from the center of Arlington811 Secretary Drive, Arlington, TX 76015
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Tue8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Wed8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Thu8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Fri8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People in Arlington ZIP codes 76001, 76002, 76005, 76006, 76010, 76011, 76012, 76013, 76014, 76015, 76016, 76017, 76018, and 76019; Tarrant County parts of Grand Prairie; and Kennedale.
What to bring: Complete an application and get an appointment. Bring your Digital ID.
Listed on arlingtoncharities.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Maverick Pantry presented by Kroger
The University of Texas at Arlington
2.4 miles from the center of Arlington520 S. Center St., Arlington, TX 76010
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 3 PM
- Wed9 AM to 3 PM
- Thu11 AM to 5 PM
Who can come: UTA students, faculty, and staff.
What to bring: Bring your UTA ID and book an appointment.
Listed on uta.edu, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of North Texas
2.5 miles from the center of Arlington712 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76013
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 3 PM
Listed on southernusa.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Taste Community Restaurant
Taste Project
2.7 miles from the center of Arlington200 N. Cooper St., #150, Arlington, TX 76011
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 2 PM
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM
- Fri11 AM to 2 PM
- Sat9 AM to 2 PM
- Sun9 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Everyone, regardless of financial means.
Listed on tasteproject.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Monthly BBQ & Fellowship
Spread the Love
2.7 miles from the center of Arlington121 W. Main St., Arlington, TX 76010
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
The last Sunday of every month
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness.
Listed on spreadtheloveministry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Arlington
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
Arlington 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
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
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
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
- United Way of Tarrant County 211
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.
Call 988Text 988