Marfa
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Local offices in Marfa
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · City office
Marfa Nutrition Center
105 N Mesa Street, Marfa, TX 79843
Help here
- Senior mealsThe center offers meals for seniors, including group meals and Meals on Wheels.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmarfa.com
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Benefits Office
101 N Mesa, Marfa, TX 79843
Help here
- State benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yourtexasbenefits.com
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
113 S Highland Avenue, Marfa, TX 79843
Help here
- Utility billsPay your city utility bill or ask the utility clerk about your account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on marfatx.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
113 S Highland Avenue, Marfa, TX 79843
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit or call the city for help with city services and records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmarfa.com
Library · City office
Marfa Public Library
115 E Oak St, Marfa, TX 79843
Help here
- Library materials and public computersGet a library card to borrow books and use computers, printing, and other library services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on marfapubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Marfa
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
West Texas Food Bank
411 S. Pagewood Ave., Odessa, TX 79761
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
Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc.
801 N Highway 123 Byp, Seguin, TX 78155-3944
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Presidio County
Marfa is in Presidio County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Marfa WIC Clinic
1412 W Berlin St., Marfa, TX 79843
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Marfa Office
205 E El Paso St., Marfa, TX 79843
Help here
- Health and human servicesContact the office to ask about available local health and human services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging
8037 Lockheed Dr., Suite 100, El Paso, TX 79925
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can call for information, referrals, and help finding services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riocog.org
Veterans · County office
Presidio County Veterans Service Officer
300 E. O'Reilly Street, Presidio, TX 79845
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.presidio.tx.us
State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Presidio Area Office
300 E. O'Reilly St., Presidio, TX 79845
Help here
- Public safety servicesContact the local DPS area office for state public safety services.
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 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988