Los Fresnos
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Local offices in Los Fresnos
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Los Fresnos Utility Billing
520 E. Ocean Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX 78566
Help here
- Utility service and billingApply for city water, wastewater, or trash service and get help with utility bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflosfresnos.com
Older adults · City office
Los Fresnos Senior Citizen Center
204 N. Brazil St., Los Fresnos, TX 78566
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can join center activities and ask about meal service for eligible participants.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflosfresnos.com
Library · City office
Ethel L. Whipple Memorial Library
402 W. Ocean Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX 78566
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use research resources, or get help with the library catalog.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on losfresnos.lib.tx.us
Local office · City office
Los Fresnos City Hall
520 E. Ocean Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX 78566
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall with general questions or to find the right city service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflosfresnos.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Los Fresnos Community Center
204 N. Brazil St., Los Fresnos, TX 78566
Help here
- Community center rentalContact City Hall to ask about reserving the community center for an event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflosfresnos.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Los Fresnos
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
Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley
724 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577
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
Cameron and Willacy Counties Community Projects, Inc.
864 Central Blvd., Suite 2500, Brownsville, TX 78520-6461
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cameron County
Los Fresnos is in Cameron County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Cameron County WIC
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountytx.gov
Child support · State office
Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division, Brownsville
1655 Ruben Torres Blvd., Suite 202, Brownsville, TX 78521
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases and services at this state office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov
Child support · State office
Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division, Harlingen
1810 Hale Avenue, Suite 6, Harlingen, TX 78550
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases and services at this state office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov
Public health · County office
Cameron County Public Health
1390 W. Expressway 83, San Benito, TX 78586
Help here
- Public health clinicsCounty clinics provide health services at locations across Cameron County.
- Indigent health careEligible county residents can apply for help paying for basic medical care.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Judge Myrlin O. Johnson Law Library
1100 E. Monroe St., Brownsville, TX 78520
Help here
- Legal research resourcesResidents can use legal books, online resources, and public computers to research legal questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountytx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lower Rio Grande Valley Area Agency on Aging
301 W. Railroad St., Building D, Weslaco, TX 78596
Help here
- Aging services and benefits supportOlder adults and their families can get help with benefits, care planning, transportation, meals, and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lrgvdc.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