Bedford
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Local offices in Bedford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Water Utility Billing
1805 L. Don Dodson Drive, Bedford, TX 76021
Help here
- Water, sewer, trash, and recycling billingGet help with water service and bills for water, sewer, trash, and recycling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordtx.gov
Older adults · City office
Senior Activity Center
3524 Central Drive, Bedford, TX 76021
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesAdults age 50 and older can join classes, activities, and events at the center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordtx.gov
Library · City office
Bedford Public Library
2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, TX 76021
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library to use its public resources and take part in library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordtx.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall / Customer Service
2000 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, TX 76021
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall with questions about city services and how to reach a department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordtx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
2140 L. Don Dodson Drive, Bedford, TX 76021
Help here
- Parks, recreation programs, and eventsAsk about city parks, recreation programs, events, and pavilion rentals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordtx.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bedford first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Shepherd's Pantry
Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church
5.9 miles from the center of Bedford725 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX 76011
Hours
- Thu6:30 PM to 8 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need.
What to bring: Complete a registration form on site once each year.
Listed on bluelamb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Central Storehouse
6.1 miles from the center of Bedford8148 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
Food pantry
Hearts and Hands
A cooperative ministry of the churches in Arlington
6.1 miles from the center of Bedford1601 N. Davis Street, Arlington, TX 76012
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed10 AM to 11:30 AM; 6 PM to 7 PM
- Thu10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri10 AM to 11:30 AM
Listed on svdpcc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Crosswell Church Food Pantry
Crosswell Church
6.7 miles from the center of Bedford1003 Oakwood Ln, Arlington, TX 76012
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Usually, Second Saturday, 9AM
Who can come: People in the community who need food.
Listed on crosswellchurch.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Water From The Rock
7.4 miles from the center of Bedford402 N L Robinson Drive, Arlington, TX 76011
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 2 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 2 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: People in central Arlington, including parts of ZIP codes 76010, 76011, 76012, and 76013.
What to bring: Make an appointment. Bring picture ID and proof of income.
Listed on wftrarlington.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Taste Community Restaurant
Taste Project
7.5 miles from the center of Bedford200 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
Nonprofits that serve Bedford
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
Bedford 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
- 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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