Prairie View
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Local offices in Prairie View
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Prairie View City Hall
Help here
- City services and utility billingContact the city for help with local services and city utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prairieviewtexas.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Prairie View first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community Food Pantry
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community
27 miles from the center of Prairie View10135 West Road, Houston, TX 77064
Hours
- Wed3:30 PM to 5 PM. Curbside pickup
Who can come: People living in ZIP codes 77064, 77065, and 77040
What to bring: Register with the pantry. Bring a valid Texas driver's license or ID, passport, and proof of current address.
Listed on stmaximilian.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Joanne Watford Nutrition Center
Northwest Assistance Ministries
31 miles from the center of Prairie View15555 Kuykendahl Rd., Houston, TX 77090
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 2 PM
- Tue9 AM to 2 PM
- Wed9 AM to 2 PM
- Thu9 AM to 2 PM
- Fri9 AM to 2 PM
Listed on namonline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Storehouse Ministry - Bingle Food Pantry
The Church Without Walls
34 miles from the center of Prairie View5314 Bingle Rd., Houston, TX 77092
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM. Food distribution; until supplies run out
Listed on aw.tcww.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
West Houston Assistance Ministries Food Distribution
West Houston Assistance Ministries
35 miles from the center of Prairie View10501 Meadowglen Lane, Houston, TX 77042
Hours
- Fri8 AM to 10 AM. Drive-through; or until supplies run out
Who can come: General population
What to bring: Must be registered in Link2Feed. Tuesday through Thursday distribution is by appointment. Friday distribution is first come, first served.
Listed on whamministries.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
East Spring Branch Food Pantry
36 miles from the center of Prairie View7901 Westview Dr., Houston, TX 77055
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2 PM
- Tue11 AM to 2 PM
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Bring ID for each family member and proof of residence to help with registration.
Listed on eastspringbranchfoodpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
ICNA Relief Houston Food Pantry
ICNA Relief Houston
38 miles from the center of Prairie View5645 Hillcroft Ave., Suite 405, Houston, TX 77036
Hours
- Tue4 PM to 6 PM
- Wed4 PM to 6 PM
- Thu4 PM to 6 PM
- Fri4 PM to 6 PM
- Sat12 PM to 2 PM. By appointment
Who can come: Registered clients
What to bring: Register for monthly food assistance. Pantry visits are scheduled by appointment. New visitors may ask staff about an emergency food basket when resources are available.
Listed on icnarelief.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Prairie View
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 Waller County
Prairie View is in Waller County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
Public health · State office
Texas DSHS Community Health Services, Hempstead Clinic
22581 Mack Washington Ln, Hempstead, TX 77445
Help here
- Community health servicesThe clinic provides maternal and child health services, eligible immunizations, and tuberculosis case management.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging, North Satellite Office
701 North Loop 336 E, Suite 109, Conroe, TX 77301
Help here
- Aging services and informationGet information about local services and support for older adults and caregivers.
- Help with Medicare benefitsAsk for help understanding Medicare benefits and finding available coverage support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com
Veterans · County office
Waller County Veterans Service Office
21274 FM 1098, Prairie View, TX 77446
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans and their families prepare and file claims for state and federal benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.waller.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Waller County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
836 Austin Street, Suite 203, Hempstead, TX 77445
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe office coordinates local emergency response and helps secure resources during incidents such as fires and floods.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.waller.tx.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast, Waller Career Office
640 10th Street, Suite D, Hempstead, TX 77445
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpThe career office helps residents look for work and connect with workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrksolutions.com
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