Joshua
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Local offices in Joshua
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Joshua Public Works and Utilities
104 W. 12th St., Joshua, TX 76058
Help here
- Solid waste and recyclingGet help with city solid waste and recycling services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofjoshuatx.us
Utilities · Regional office
Johnson County Special Utility District Customer Service
740 FM 3048, Joshua, TX 76058
Help here
- Water service and billingContact customer service about water service, accounts, and bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jcsud.com
Local office · City office
Joshua City Hall
101 S. Main St., Joshua, TX 76058
Help here
- City services and recordsAsk about city services, records, elections, and city government.
- Municipal courtGet information about city court and pay eligible citations.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofjoshuatx.us
Library · Regional office
Joshua School & Public Library
907 S. Broadway, Joshua, TX 76058
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use library computers.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on joshualibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Joshua Parks and Recreation
101 S. Main St., Joshua, TX 76058
Help here
- Parks and community facilitiesAsk about city parks, recreation, events, and pavilion rentals.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofjoshuatx.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Joshua first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
13 miles from the center of Joshua3565 Altamesa Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76133
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri1 PM to 3 PM
Listed on stbartsfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Southside Food Pantry
Southside Church of Christ
18 miles from the center of Joshua2101 Hemphill St., Fort Worth, TX 76110
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Tuesday, beginning at 9:30 AM (9:00 AM during the summer). We serve until we run out of food.
Who can come: People in the neighborhood seeking assistance
Listed on sscofc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First HAND Food Ministry
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth
19 miles from the center of Joshua1516 Hemphill St., Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 1:30 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: Neighbors in the community
What to bring: Complete a household application once a year.
Listed on fpcfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Worship on Wednesdays (WOW!) Dinner
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth
19 miles from the center of Joshua1516 Hemphill St., Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Wednesday. Doors open at 5 pm, worship at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6 pm.
Who can come: All ages
Listed on fpcfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Cowtown Closet Free Corner Pantry
Fort Worth Community Collaborative
19 miles from the center of Joshua8645 Camp Bowie West Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 8 PM
- Thu10 AM to 8 PM
- Fri10 AM to 8 PM
- Sat10 AM to 6 PM
Listed on cowtowncloset.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Taste Community Restaurant
Taste Project
19 miles from the center of Joshua1200 South Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 2 PM
- Thu9 AM to 2 PM
- Fri9 AM to 2 PM
- Sat9 AM to 2 PM
- Sun9 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Everyone, regardless of financial means
What to bring: Make a reservation.
Listed on tasteproject.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Joshua
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
Texas Neighborhood Services
PO Box 1539, Weatherford, TX 76086-7539
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Johnson County
Joshua is in Johnson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Pecan Valley Centers for Behavioral and Developmental HealthCare
2101 W. Pearl St., Granbury, TX 76048
Help here
- Mental health and behavioral health servicesResidents can contact Pecan Valley for mental health and behavioral health support in Johnson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pecanvalley.org
Older adults · Regional office
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging
616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportCall for information, benefits counseling, and support for older adults and eligible caregivers in Collin County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nctcog.org
Veterans · County office
Johnson County Veterans Services
Johnson County Courthouse, 2 N. Main St., Room B9, Cleburne, TX 76033
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their survivors can get help applying for state and federal benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on johnsoncountytx.org
Emergency help · County office
Johnson County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationResidents can get information about county emergency planning and disaster preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on johnsoncountytx.org
State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office, Cleburne
600 W. Kilpatrick St., Cleburne, TX 76033
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesResidents can apply for or renew a Texas driver license or identification card by appointment.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.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 or 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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