El Campo
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Local offices in El Campo
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
El Campo Utility Billing
315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, TX 77437
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with city water, sewer, and garbage bills or utility service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelcampo.org
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
El Campo Heritage Center
803 Fahrenthold St., El Campo, TX 77437
Help here
- Senior activitiesAdults age 50 and older can use the exercise room, join classes, and take part in social activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mywcec.coop
Library · County office
Wharton County Library, El Campo Branch
200 W. Church St., El Campo, TX 77437
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on whartonco.lib.tx.us
Local office · City office
El Campo City Hall
315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, TX 77437
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services, records, or departments.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelcampo.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve El Campo
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
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
Combined Community Action, Inc.
165 W Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942-3205
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wharton County
El Campo is in Wharton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Wharton WIC Clinic
2015 N. Fulton Street, Wharton, TX 77488
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC provides eligible families with healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Galveston County Community Action Council, Wharton Outreach Office
213 B Richmond Road, Wharton, TX 77488
Help here
- Food, clothing, and utility assistance referralsContact the outreach office to ask about help with food, clothing, or utility bills.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hfwharton.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Texana Center
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet information about mental health and substance use services for Wharton County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on texanacenter.com
Older adults · Regional office
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging, Southwest Satellite Office
1111 Collins Road, Richmond, TX 77469
Help here
- Aging services information and assistanceOlder adults and caregivers can get information about local services and help with care needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com
Veterans · County office
Wharton County Veteran's Service Officer
1017 N. Alabama Road, Wharton, TX 77488
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpGet help preparing and submitting claims for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wharton.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Wharton County Office of Emergency Management
315 E. Elm Street, Wharton, TX 77488
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county updates and information during emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wharton.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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