Premont
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Local offices in Premont
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Utilities · City office
Premont Utilities
200 SW 1st, Premont, TX 78375
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsCheck your Premont utility account and pay a bill online.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trafficpayment.com
Local office · City office
Premont City Hall
200 S Agnes St, Premont, TX 78375
Help here
- City services and municipal courtContact City Hall for city services or municipal court information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpremont.com
Library · Regional office
Premont Public Library
115 S Agnes St, Premont, TX 78375
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books and other library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on youseemore.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Premont first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Corpus Christi - Holy Family Catholic Church
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
51 miles from the center of Premont2509 Nogales St., Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on catholiccharities-cc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Quiet Time Ministries
52 miles from the center of Premont4204 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
Food pantry
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
52 miles from the center of Premont615 Oliver Ct., Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 4 PM
- Tue8 AM to 4 PM
- Wed8 AM to 11:30 AM
- Thu8 AM to 4 PM
Languages: Spanish
Listed on catholiccharities-cc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend
53 miles from the center of Premont1804 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
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
53 miles from the center of Premont3350 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
Loaves & Fishes
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
53 miles from the center of Premont1919 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
Nonprofits that serve Premont
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
Community Action Corporation of South Texas
PO Drawer 1820, Alice, TX 78333
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jim Wells County
Premont is in Jim Wells County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Alice WIC Clinic
2041 E. Main St., Suite 500, Alice, TX 78332
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Public health · County office
Jim Wells County Environmental Services
200 N. Almond St., Suite B-109, Alice, TX 78332
Help here
- Environmental health servicesContact the county about environmental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.jim-wells.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Coastal Bend Area Agency on Aging
2910 Leopard, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Help here
- Aging servicesCall for information about services for older adults and their caregivers in Jim Wells County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaacoastalbend.org
Veterans · County office
Jim Wells County Veteran's Service Office
601 E. Main Street, Ste. 110, Alice, TX 78332
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help learning about and applying for benefits for veterans and their eligible family members.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.jim-wells.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Jim Wells County Emergency Management
200 N. Almond, Alice, TX 78332
Help here
- Emergency information and coordinationContact the county for information about local emergency management and disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.jim-wells.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988