Schertz
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Local offices in Schertz
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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
Human services · City office
Neighborhood Services
1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 1, Schertz, TX 78154
Help here
- Schertz Home Energy Efficiency ProgramEligible homeowners can apply for home upgrades that may lower energy use and bills.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schertz.com
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 1, Schertz, TX 78154
Help here
- Utility account and bill helpGet help with water, sewer, trash, and recycling bills, or start, stop, or transfer service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schertz.com
Local office · City office
Customer Care/311
1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 2, Schertz, TX 78154
Help here
- City service helpCall or visit to report a city issue, request a service, or ask where to get help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schertz.com
Older adults · City office
Schertz Area Senior Center
608 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX 78154
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can join monthly activities, special events, and a free lunch program.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schertz.com
Library · City office
Schertz Public Library
798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX 78154
Help here
- Library access for Cibolo residentsCibolo residents may use the library's collections, digital resources, computers, and programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schertz.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
10 Commercial Place, Building 1, Schertz, TX 78154
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation activities, seasonal programs, and special events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schertz.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Schertz first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Agape Ministry, Inc.
11 miles from the center of Schertz127 Lanark Drive, San Antonio, TX 78218
Hours
- Mon12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Tue12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Additional afternoon hours
- Thu9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People needing food assistance
What to bring: Bring a photo ID and proof of where you live
Listed on theagapeministryinc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Bank Ministry
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
15 miles from the center of Schertz1001 N Walters St, San Antonio, TX 78202
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month, beginning at 8:00 a.m. until supplies run out.
Who can come: Everyone; no ZIP code restrictions
What to bring: Complete a questionnaire on the first visit
Listed on sa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Christian Assistance Ministry
17 miles from the center of Schertz110 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Tue9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Wed9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Thu9:30 AM to 3 PM. Sack lunches
- Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Sack lunches
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness
Listed on sa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Corazon Day Center
Corazon San Antonio
17 miles from the center of Schertz504 Ave E, San Antonio, TX 78215
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 1 PM
- Tue12 PM to 1 PM
- Wed12 PM to 1 PM
- Thu12 PM to 1 PM
- Fri12 PM to 1 PM
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness or struggling with addiction
Listed on corazonsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Food Distribution
Laurel Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church
17 miles from the center of Schertz703 W Ashby Place, San Antonio, TX 78212
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM (3rd of the month)
Who can come: The community
Listed on laurelheightssdachurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Little Church of La Villita Food Pantry
Little Church of La Villita
17 miles from the center of Schertz418 Villita Street, Building 13, San Antonio, TX 78205
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: People in need
Listed on littlechurchsa.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Schertz
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
San Antonio Food Bank
5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
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 Council of South Central Texas, Inc.
801 N Highway 123 Byp, Seguin, TX 78155-3944
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Guadalupe County
Schertz is in Guadalupe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · City office
Guadalupe County - Seguin WIC
550 N. Highway 123 Bypass, Suite 160, Seguin, TX 78155
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get WIC food benefits, nutrition education, and counseling during pregnancy and for children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.gov
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
Courts and legal help · County office
Guadalupe County Clerk Legal Self-Help
211 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155
Help here
- Legal self-help information and formsFind court self-help information and forms for matters handled by the County Clerk.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.guadalupe.tx.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Guadalupe County Law Library
207 W. Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Help here
- Legal reference resourcesUse legal books and other reference materials available to local judges, litigants, and lawyers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on guadalupetx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Alamo Area Agency on Aging
2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78217
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help with benefits, care planning, meals, legal services, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacog.gov
Veterans · County office
Guadalupe County Veteran Services
205 E. Weinert St., Seguin, TX 78155
Help here
- Veterans benefits and referralsGet help with VA benefit claims and referrals for services such as employment, education, and health care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on guadalupetx.gov
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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