Hempstead

Local offices in Hempstead

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  City of Hempstead Utility Billing

  1125 Austin St, Hempstead, TX 77445

  Help here

  • Utility billsPay a city utility bill or contact the utility office with a billing question.
  Call 979-826-2486DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hempsteadtx.municipalonlinepayments.com

• Local office · City office

  Hempstead City Hall

  1125 Austin St, Hempstead, TX 77445

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and local government questions.
  Call 979-826-2486DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hempsteadcitytx.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Waller Career Office

  640 10th St, Suite D, Hempstead, TX 77445

  Help here

  • Job and career helpGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs.
  Call 979-826-0653DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com

• Library · County office

  Waller County Library - Hempstead

  2331 11th St, Hempstead, TX 77445

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the Hempstead branch for library services and resources.
  Call 979-826-7658DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on co.waller.tx.us

City of Hempstead website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Hempstead first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community Food Pantry

  St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community

  33 miles from the center of Hempstead

  10135 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.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stmaximilian.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Joanne Watford Nutrition Center

  Northwest Assistance Ministries

  37 miles from the center of Hempstead

  15555 Kuykendahl Rd., Houston, TX 77090

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 2 PM
  Call 281-885-4555DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on namonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Storehouse Ministry - Bingle Food Pantry

  The Church Without Walls

  40 miles from the center of Hempstead

  5314 Bingle Rd., Houston, TX 77092

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM. Food distribution; until supplies run out
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on aw.tcww.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  West Houston Assistance Ministries Food Distribution

  West Houston Assistance Ministries

  40 miles from the center of Hempstead

  10501 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.

  Call 713-780-2727DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on whamministries.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  East Spring Branch Food Pantry

  41 miles from the center of Hempstead

  7901 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.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on eastspringbranchfoodpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  ICNA Relief Houston Food Pantry

  ICNA Relief Houston

  43 miles from the center of Hempstead

  5645 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.

  Call 888-905-4262DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on icnarelief.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hempstead

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Waller County

Hempstead is in Waller County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Local office · State office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Public health · State office

  Texas DSHS Community Health Services, Hempstead Clinic

  22581 Mack Washington Ln, Hempstead, TX 77445

  Help here

  • Community health servicesThe clinic provides maternal and child health services, eligible immunizations, and tuberculosis case management.
  Call 979-969-5050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging, North Satellite Office

  701 North Loop 336 E, Suite 109, Conroe, TX 77301

  Help here

  • Aging services and informationGet information about local services and support for older adults and caregivers.
  • Help with Medicare benefitsAsk for help understanding Medicare benefits and finding available coverage support.Read more
  Call 936-441-3200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com

• Veterans · County office

  Waller County Veterans Service Office

  21274 FM 1098, Prairie View, TX 77446

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans and their families prepare and file claims for state and federal benefits.
  Call 979-826-7733DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.waller.tx.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Waller County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

  836 Austin Street, Suite 203, Hempstead, TX 77445

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseThe office coordinates local emergency response and helps secure resources during incidents such as fires and floods.
  Call 979-826-7785DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.waller.tx.us

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast, Waller Career Office

  640 10th Street, Suite D, Hempstead, TX 77445

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpThe career office helps residents look for work and connect with workforce services.
  Call 979-826-0653DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com

Everything in Waller 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