Old River-Winfree
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Local offices in Old River-Winfree
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Local office · City office
Old River-Winfree City Hall
4818 N FM 565, Old River-Winfree, TX 77523
Help here
- City government information and assistanceVisit or call City Hall for help with city questions and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofoldriverwinfree.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Mayor Joe Landry Community Building
4818 N FM 565, Old River-Winfree, TX 77523
Help here
- Community building rentalResidents can contact the city to reserve the community building for an event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofoldriverwinfree.com
City of Old River-Winfree website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Old River-Winfree
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
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Brazos Valley Community Action Programs
PO Box 4128, Bryan, TX 77805-4128
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chambers County
Old River-Winfree is in Chambers County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Chambers County Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
102 Airport Rd, Suite 300, Anahuac, TX 77514
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new mothers, and children under five can get healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.chambers.tx.us
Human services · County office
Chambers County Indigent Health Department
102 Airport Rd, Anahuac, TX 77514
Help here
- Indigent health careEligible county residents can ask for help paying for basic medical care when they do not qualify for other health coverage.Apply online
- Emergency help with basic needsWhen funds are available, eligible residents may get help with groceries, utility bills, rent, mortgage payments, or prescriptions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.chambers.tx.us
Public health · County office
Chambers County Public Health Department
102 Airport Road, Anahuac, TX 77514
Help here
- Clinical health servicesResidents can get immunizations and services for sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis.
- Public health information and emergency preparednessThe department shares public health information and helps prepare for health emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.chambers.tx.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Chambers County Court Self-Help Resources
Help here
- Self-help legal informationPeople representing themselves can find court information, forms, and links to legal help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.chambers.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging
3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77027
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information about aging services in Chambers County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com
Veterans · County office
Chambers County Veteran Services
Help here
- Veteran benefits guidanceVeterans and their families can get help finding benefits and guidance on employment, education, and health care options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.chambers.tx.us
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 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988