El Cenizo
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Local offices in El Cenizo
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · County office
El Cenizo Community Center
3519 Cecilia Ln, El Cenizo, TX 78046
Help here
- Meals and activities for older adultsOlder adults can get weekday meals and join activities at the center.Read more
- Food assistanceThe center hosts monthly food bag distribution and registration for qualifying residents.Read more
- Computer and internet accessResidents can use the center's computers for school, internet access, and job searches.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on webbcountytx.gov
Local office · City office
El Cenizo City Hall
507 Cadena St, El Cenizo, TX 78046
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofelcenizotexas.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve El Cenizo
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
South Texas Food Bank
2121 Jefferson St., Laredo, TX 78040
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
Webb County Community Action Agency
520 Reynolds Street 2nd Floor, Laredo, TX 78040
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Webb County
El Cenizo is in Webb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Webb County Indigent Health Care Services
Help here
- Medical care for eligible residentsEligible residents can get help accessing needed medical care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on webbcountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Webb County Law Library
1110 Victoria St., Suite 105, Laredo, TX 78040
Help here
- Self-help legal researchThe public can use legal materials and computers to research a case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on webbcountytx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Texas Area Agency on Aging
1002 Dicky Lane, Laredo, TX 78043
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information about local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stdc.cog.tx.us
Veterans · County office
Webb County Veterans Service Office
1110 Victoria St., Suite 108, Laredo, TX 78040
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help filing benefit claims and finding services.
- Veterans transportationEligible veterans and family members can arrange rides to medical appointments and other essential trips.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on legacy.webbcountytx.gov
Emergency help · County office
Webb County Emergency Management
1000 Houston St., Laredo, TX 78040
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about local hazards and county emergency plans.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on webbcountytx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions for South Texas Career Center
1406 Jacaman Rd., Suite A, Laredo, TX 78041
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with finding work, training, and career resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southtexasworkforce.org
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 Information and Referral Network
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.
Call 988Text 988