Three Rivers
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Local offices in Three Rivers
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Three Rivers City Hall and Utility Billing
105 N. Harborth Ave., Three Rivers, TX 78071
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
- Water, gas, and sewer billsPay city utility bills or ask about starting or stopping service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gothreerivers.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Three Rivers first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
65 miles from the center of Three Rivers615 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
Free meals
Loaves & Fishes
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
66 miles from the center of Three Rivers1919 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.
66 miles from the center of Three Rivers513 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
Free meals
Tacos Not Bombs
66 miles from the center of Three RiversArtesian 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
Food pantry
The Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend
67 miles from the center of Three Rivers1804 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
67 miles from the center of Three Rivers2509 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 Three Rivers
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 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 Live Oak County
Three Rivers is in Live Oak County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Live Oak Co WIC Clinic
305 Bowie Street, George West, TX 78022
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Coastal Plains Community Center, Live Oak Annex
504 Houston Street, Suite B, George West, TX 78071
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the center for behavioral health screening, assessment, and treatment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coastalplainsctr.org
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
Veterans · County office
Live Oak County Veterans Service Office
301 Houston Street, Room 108, George West, TX 78022
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.live-oak.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Live Oak County Emergency Management
301 Houston Street, George West, TX 78022
Help here
- Emergency alertsSign up to receive county emergency alerts by phone.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.live-oak.tx.us
Library · County office
Live Oak County Library
Help here
- Library materials and catalogBrowse the county library catalog and manage library materials online.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on liveoak.biblionix.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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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