Port Aransas
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Local offices in Port Aransas
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Utilities · City office
Port Aransas Utility Billing
710 W. Avenue A, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Help here
- Utility bills and gas serviceContact the city to ask about utility bills, payment options, or starting gas service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofportaransas.org
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Local office · City office
Port Aransas City Hall
710 W. Avenue A, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Help here
- City services and assistanceVisit City Hall for help with city services, city offices, and municipal court.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofportaransas.org
Library · City office
William “Bill” R. Ellis Memorial Library
700 W. Avenue A, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or call the library to borrow books and other items or ask about library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofportaransas.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Port Aransas Community Center
430 N. Alister St., Port Aransas, TX 78373
Help here
- Community center facilitiesContact the city about community center events and facility use.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofportaransas.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Port Aransas first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Tacos Not Bombs
19 miles from the center of Port AransasArtesian Park, 524 Twigg St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Sunday mornings at Artesian Park in Downtown Corpus Christi.
Who can come: People in need.
Listed on cotgs.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
19 miles from the center of Port Aransas3350 South Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Food every Thursday, to the first 40 people.
Who can come: Corpus Christi residents; first 40 people.
Listed on corpuschristitx.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Mother Teresa Shelter
Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc.
19 miles from the center of Port Aransas513 Sam Rankin Ave., Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 8:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 11:30 AM. Lunch
- Tue8 AM to 8:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 11:30 AM. Lunch
- Wed8 AM to 8:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 11:30 AM. Lunch
- Thu8 AM to 8:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 11:30 AM. Lunch
- Fri8 AM to 8:30 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 11:30 AM. Lunch
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness.
Listed on corpuschristitx.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend
20 miles from the center of Port Aransas1804 Buford St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Hours
- Tue8:30 AM to 1 PM (1st of the month)
- Wed8:30 AM to 1 PM (1st of the month)
Who can come: People from any ZIP code.
What to bring: Bring an ID.
Listed on southernusa.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Loaves & Fishes
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
20 miles from the center of Port Aransas1919 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Tue12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Wed12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Thu12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Fri12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch; 5 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
Who can come: Anyone.
Listed on corpuschristitx.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Quiet Time Ministries
20 miles from the center of Port Aransas4204 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 11 AM
- Tue9:30 AM to 11 AM
- Wed9:30 AM to 11 AM
- Thu9:30 AM to 11 AM
- Fri9:30 AM to 11 AM
- Sat9:30 AM to 11 AM
- Sun9:30 AM to 11 AM
Listed on corpuschristitx.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Port Aransas
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
Coastal Bend Food Bank
5442 Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
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
Nueces County Community Action Agency
101 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78405-4102
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Nueces County
Port Aransas is in Nueces County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District WIC Program
1702 Horne Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Help here
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on corpuschristitx.gov
Public health · Regional office
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District
1702 Horne Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health district works to prevent disease and protect the health of Nueces County residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on corpuschristitx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Honorable Noah O. Kennedy, Jr. Law Library
901 Leopard St., Floor 6, Room 601, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Help here
- Legal information and formsVisitors can use legal reference materials, find legal websites, and print general legal forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.nuecescountytx.gov
Human services · County office
Nueces County Veterans and Social Services Department
901 Leopard St., Room 302.01, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpStaff help veterans and their families prepare claims and appeals for benefits.
- Social services assistanceResidents can apply in person for help with rent, utilities, food, transportation, and burial costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nuecesco.com
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend
2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, benefits counseling, meals, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coastalbendcog.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend Mission Plaza Career Center
4981 Ayers Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help searching for work, building skills, and finding training.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionscb.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 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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