Edgewood
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Local offices in Edgewood
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Utilities · City office
Edgewood Utilities
107 N.E. Front Street, Edgewood, TX 75117
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceApply for water service, ask about a water bill, or get help with water and sewer service.Apply online
- Utility bill paymentPay a water bill online, by phone, or at City Hall.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edgewoodtexas.org
Courts and legal help · City office
Edgewood Municipal Court
107 NE Front Street, Edgewood, TX 75117
Help here
- Municipal court mattersGet information about city citations, court records, and payment arrangements for eligible fines.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edgewoodtexas.org
Older adults · City office
Edgewood Senior Community Center
101 E Pecan St, Edgewood, TX 75117
Help here
- Senior activities and gatheringsSeniors can join games, group meetings, community meals, and other activities at the center.
- Center reservationsCall City Hall to ask about scheduling a group event at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edgewoodtexas.org
Local office · City office
Edgewood City Hall
107 N.E. Front Street, Edgewood, TX 75117
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services and help reaching city departments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edgewoodtexas.org
City of Edgewood, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Edgewood
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
Edgewood 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
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
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
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