Orange
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Local offices in Orange
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Orange
516 Burton, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher through the authority's online application process.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orangeha.com
Utilities · City office
City of Orange Customer Service
812 N 16th Street, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billingVisit or call Customer Service to ask about city utility bills, payments, and service applications.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orangetexas.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Orange Recreation Center
1405 W Orange Avenue, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- Recreation and fitnessResidents can use the center for activities such as basketball, volleyball, pickleball, soccer, walking, and fitness.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orangetexas.gov
Local office · City office
Orange City Hall
812 N 16th Street, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall to reach city offices such as the City Manager, City Secretary, Finance, and Personnel.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orangetexas.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Orange Workforce Center
2266 MacArthur Drive, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesVisit the center for help finding a job and accessing workforce services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on setworks.org
Library · City office
Orange Public Library
220 N 5th Street, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- Library and reference servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, get help with research, or request items from other libraries.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orangetexas.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Orange
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
Southeast Texas Food Bank
3845 S. ML King Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 77705
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
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission
2210 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont, TX 77703-4929
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Orange County
Orange is in Orange County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Orange Community Action Association
103 North 5th Street, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- Meals on Wheels and senior meal centersAsk about weekday meal delivery for seniors and homebound residents or local senior meal centers.
- Senior transportationAsk about transportation services for older adults in Orange County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ocaaorangetexas.com
State office · State office
UTMB Orange WIC
2014 N 10th Street, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
Housing authority · City office
Orange Housing Authority
516 Burton, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a housing voucher if you meet the program rules.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangeha.com
Public health · County office
Orange County Health Services
1502 Strickland Drive, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- County Indigent Health Care ProgramAsk about medical and prescription help for people who meet the program's income and resource rules.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.orange.tx.us
Veterans · County office
Orange County Veterans' Office
10984 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpGet help understanding, filing, or appealing veterans and survivors benefits claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.orange.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Orange County Office of Emergency Management
11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77630
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet local information about preparing for emergencies, evacuation, and disaster recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.orange.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 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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