Refugio County
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Local offices in Refugio County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
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Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Older adults · Regional office
Coastal Bend Area Agency on Aging
2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Help here
- Aging servicesCall for information and help finding services for older adults and caregivers in Refugio County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaacoastalbend.org
Veterans · County office
Refugio County Veterans Service Office
808 Commerce Street, Room 100, Refugio, TX 78377
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with VA claims, appeals, education benefits, survivor benefits, and burial benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.refugio.tx.us
Library · City office
Dennis M. O'Connor Public Library
811 Commerce Street, Refugio, TX
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials or use public computers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmopl.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Refugio County, closest to the center of Refugio first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Tacos Not Bombs
36 miles from the center of RefugioArtesian 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
Loaves & Fishes
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
36 miles from the center of Refugio1919 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
Free meals
Mother Teresa Shelter
Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc.
36 miles from the center of Refugio513 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
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
37 miles from the center of Refugio615 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
37 miles from the center of Refugio1804 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
Food pantry
Corpus Christi - Holy Family Catholic Church
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
39 miles from the center of Refugio2509 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
Nonprofits that serve Refugio County
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 Golden Crescent
801 South Laurent, Victoria, TX 77901
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
Crossroads Community Action
PO Box 3607, Victoria, TX 77903-3607
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Refugio County
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.
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