Pharr
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Local offices in Pharr
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
L.I.F.E. Program
Help here
- Help finding local servicesThe program connects Pharr residents with organizations that may help with housing, utilities, and other needs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lifeprogram.pharr-tx.gov
Human services · City office
Emergency Utility Assistance Program
118 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577
Help here
- Water bill assistanceEligible residents with overdue water bills can apply for help with their balance at the Grants Department in City Hall.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pharr-tx.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Division
118 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577
Help here
- Utility billing and water serviceGet help with water, sewer, and sanitation bills, payments, and starting or stopping water service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pharr-tx.gov
Local office · City office
Pharr 311
118 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577
Help here
- Non-emergency city service requestsReport non-emergency problems such as potholes, broken streetlights, or graffiti to the city.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pharr-tx.gov
Library · City office
Pharr Memorial Library
121 E Cherokee Ave, Pharr, TX 78577
Help here
- Library services and programsGet a library card, use books and computers, and take part in library programs and events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pharr-tx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
1011 W Kelly Ave, Pharr, TX 78577
Help here
- Recreation programsFind city recreation programs, sports, classes, and activities for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pharr-tx.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pharr
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
Hidalgo County Community Services Agency
PO Box 204, Edinburg, TX 78540
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hidalgo County
Pharr is in Hidalgo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Hidalgo County WIC Program
3105 W University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hidalgocounty.us
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Edinburg Field Office
2520 S Veterans Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Help here
- State benefits office assistanceResidents can contact a local HHSC benefits office about state health and food assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on resources.hhs.texas.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Hidalgo
1800 N Texas Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596
Help here
- Affordable housingLow-income families and individuals can seek safe, affordable housing assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hidalgocounty.us
Human services · County office
Hidalgo County Health & Human Services, Human Services Division
1304 S 25th Ave, Edinburg, TX 78542
Help here
- Health care assistanceEligible residents can apply for county health care assistance and get help finding community resources.Apply online
- Funeral assistanceEligible families can ask for help with basic burial or cremation costs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hchd.org
Public health · County office
Hidalgo County Health & Human Services, Edinburg Health Clinic
3105 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesResidents can get immunizations, tuberculosis services, prenatal care, family planning, screenings, and other preventive care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hchd.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
1901 S 24th Ave, Edinburg, TX 78539
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesResidents can contact the regional provider for mental health and intellectual or developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ttbh.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988