Helotes
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Local offices in Helotes
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
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- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Local office · City office
Helotes City Hall
12951 Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city departments, city records, and local government services.
- Solid waste billing and senior discountAsk about solid waste service or apply for the city’s discount for eligible residents age 65 and older.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helotes-tx.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Helotes first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Virginia Gill Community Center
City of San Antonio Senior Nutrition Program
12 miles from the center of Helotes7902 Westshire, San Antonio, TX 78227
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Mid-day meal served daily.
Who can come: Adults 60 years and older and spouses in Bexar County
What to bring: Complete Senior Services Program enrollment
Listed on sa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Laurel Street Church of Christ Food Pantry
Laurel Street Church of Christ
13 miles from the center of Helotes1747 W Laurel Street, San Antonio, TX 78201
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: Everyone is invited
What to bring: Bring a valid ID with your current address
Listed on laurelstreetcoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Time Dollar Community Food Pantry
San Antonio Time Dollar Community Connections
14 miles from the center of Helotes2806 W Salinas St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Listed on satimedollar.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Food Distribution
Laurel Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church
14 miles from the center of Helotes703 W Ashby Place, San Antonio, TX 78212
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM (3rd of the month)
Who can come: The community
Listed on laurelheightssdachurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Stephen's CARE Center Food Pantry
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
15 miles from the center of Helotes2127 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 4 PM
- Tue9 AM to 4 PM
- Wed9 AM to 4 PM
- Thu9 AM to 4 PM
- Fri9 AM to 4 PM
Listed on sa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Commanders House
City of San Antonio Senior Nutrition Program
16 miles from the center of Helotes622 S Flores St, San Antonio, TX 78204
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Mid-day meal served daily.
Who can come: Adults 60 years and older and spouses in Bexar County
What to bring: Complete Senior Services Program enrollment
Listed on sa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Helotes
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
San Antonio Food Bank
5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
San Antonio, City of, Department of Community Initiatives
PO Box 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bexar County
Helotes is in Bexar County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Bexar County Community Resources Department
612 Nogalitos St., San Antonio, TX 78204
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- Community and social servicesGet help connecting with county programs and services that support families and community well-being.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bexar.org
State office · City office
Buena Vista WIC Clinic
2315 Buena Vista St., San Antonio, TX 78207
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support through WIC.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sa.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
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Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Bexar County
1954 E. Houston St., Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78202
Help here
- Rental assistance and housing resourcesLearn about rental assistance and other housing resources for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on habctx.org
Public health · County office
Bexar County Public Health Department
Help here
- Public health information and referralsFind health information and connections to resources for residents in unincorporated Bexar County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bexar.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Bexar County Law Library
100 Dolorosa, Room 1.15, San Antonio, TX 78205
Help here
- Legal research and formsUse legal research materials, forms, computers, and copying services for court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bexar.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
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Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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