Kennedale
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Local offices in Kennedale
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing and Water Department
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060
Help here
- Utility bills and account serviceGet help with water, sewer, trash, recycling, and stormwater bills, payments, or starting service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofkennedale.com
Local office · City office
Kennedale City Hall
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofkennedale.com
Older adults · City office
Kennedale Senior Citizen Center
420 Corry A. Edwards Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsAsk about center activities and sign up for breakfast or lunch if you qualify for the meal program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofkennedale.com
Library · City office
Kennedale Public Library
316 W Third Street, Kennedale, TX 76060
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, Wi-Fi, research help, and programs for all ages.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofkennedale.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Kennedale first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Feed the City Monthly Food Giveaway
People are the Mission
3.5 miles from the center of Kennedale4015 I-20 Frontage Rd, Arlington, TX 76017
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM; Nov 21, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM; Dec 12, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Who can come: People in need.
Listed on peoplearethemission.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Humanity First Fort Worth Food Pantry
Humanity First USA
5.8 miles from the center of KennedaleBait-ul-Qayyum Mosque, 2801 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Monthly on the second Saturday. 2026 distribution dates include September 12 and October 10.
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No advance registration is required.
Listed on humanityfirstusa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Eastside Community Assistance
6.4 miles from the center of Kennedale5929 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76112
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 12 PM. Food car line
- Tue8 AM to 12 PM. Walk-up food distribution
- Fri8 AM to 12 PM. Food car line
Who can come: Tarrant County area
What to bring: Food service registration must be completed by 11 a.m.
Listed on eastsidecommunityassistance.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Polytechnic Center
United Community Centers, Inc.
6.9 miles from the center of Kennedale3100 Avenue I, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Bring a photo ID and proof of residency for adults, and identification for children in the household.
Listed on unitedcommunitycenters.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Help for our Unhoused Neighbors
Arlington Charities
7.1 miles from the center of Kennedale811 Secretary Drive, Arlington, TX 76015
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness.
Listed on arlingtoncharities.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Weekday Food Service
Arlington Charities
7.1 miles from the center of Kennedale811 Secretary Drive, Arlington, TX 76015
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Tue8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Wed8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Thu8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Fri8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People in Arlington ZIP codes 76001, 76002, 76005, 76006, 76010, 76011, 76012, 76013, 76014, 76015, 76016, 76017, 76018, and 76019; Tarrant County parts of Grand Prairie; and Kennedale.
What to bring: Complete an application and get an appointment. Bring your Digital ID.
Listed on arlingtoncharities.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Kennedale
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
Kennedale 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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