Austin County
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Local offices in Austin County
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, Bellville
602 E. Hacienda Street, Bellville, TX 77418
Help here
- Benefits applicationsGet help with applications for food and other state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yourtexasbenefits.com
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
State office
Texas Department of State Health Services, Bellville Site
602 E. Hacienda Street, Bellville, TX 77418
Help here
- Public health servicesAsk about immunizations, tuberculosis services, and other public health services offered at the Bellville site.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Houston-Galveston Area Council Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services information and referralContact the agency for information about services for older adults and caregivers in Austin County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Helping One Another (HOA) of Austin County
915 Frydek Road, Sealy, TX 77474
Help here
- Meals for older adultsAsk about congregate meals and home-delivered meals for older adults.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hoamealsonwheels.org
Veterans · County office
Austin County Veterans Service Office
800 E. Wendt Street, Bellville, TX 77418
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits for yourself or an eligible family member.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on austincounty.com
Emergency help · County office
Austin County Office of Emergency Management
800 E. Wendt Street, Bellville, TX 77418
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and local emergency response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on austincounty.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast, Sealy
2346 Highway 36 South, Sealy, TX 77474
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help looking for work and finding career services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Austin County, closest to the center of Sealy first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
West Houston Assistance Ministries Food Distribution
West Houston Assistance Ministries
36 miles from the center of Sealy10501 Meadowglen Lane, Houston, TX 77042
Hours
- Fri8 AM to 10 AM. Drive-through; or until supplies run out
Who can come: General population
What to bring: Must be registered in Link2Feed. Tuesday through Thursday distribution is by appointment. Friday distribution is first come, first served.
Listed on whamministries.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community Food Pantry
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community
37 miles from the center of Sealy10135 West Road, Houston, TX 77064
Hours
- Wed3:30 PM to 5 PM. Curbside pickup
Who can come: People living in ZIP codes 77064, 77065, and 77040
What to bring: Register with the pantry. Bring a valid Texas driver's license or ID, passport, and proof of current address.
Listed on stmaximilian.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Emergency Services - Southwest
Christian Community Service Center
40 miles from the center of Sealy6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Residents of the CCSC service ZIP codes
What to bring: Complete an interview. Bring photo ID, household IDs or birth certificates, and proof of current address. ID is requested but is not required for USDA foods. No appointment is needed.
Listed on ccschouston.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Wednesday Night Fellowship
St. Luke's Gethsemane
40 miles from the center of Sealy6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074
Hours
- Wed6 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: People of all ages and cultures
Listed on gethchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
ICNA Relief Houston Food Pantry
ICNA Relief Houston
40 miles from the center of Sealy5645 Hillcroft Ave., Suite 405, Houston, TX 77036
Hours
- Tue4 PM to 6 PM
- Wed4 PM to 6 PM
- Thu4 PM to 6 PM
- Fri4 PM to 6 PM
- Sat12 PM to 2 PM. By appointment
Who can come: Registered clients
What to bring: Register for monthly food assistance. Pantry visits are scheduled by appointment. New visitors may ask staff about an emergency food basket when resources are available.
Listed on icnarelief.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
East Spring Branch Food Pantry
41 miles from the center of Sealy7901 Westview Dr., Houston, TX 77055
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2 PM
- Tue11 AM to 2 PM
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Bring ID for each family member and proof of residence to help with registration.
Listed on eastspringbranchfoodpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Austin County
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
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
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
Combined Community Action, Inc.
165 W Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942-3205
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Austin County
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 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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