Uvalde
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Local offices in Uvalde
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
HHSC Benefits Office
112 Carper Road, Uvalde, TX 78801
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid benefitsApply for food, cash, and health benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on yourtexasbenefits.com
Housing authority · City office
Uvalde Housing Authority
1700 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Uvalde Utility Billing
101 E. Main Street, Uvalde, TX 78801
Help here
- Utility billsGet help with city utility billing and pay your bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uvaldetx.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
City of Uvalde City Hall
101 E. Main Street, Uvalde, TX 78801
Help here
- City services and public informationVisit City Hall for city information, council meetings, and help reaching city departments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uvaldetx.civicweb.net
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande
216 W. Main Street, Suite B, Uvalde, TX 78801
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help looking for work, building job skills, and finding training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wfsmrg.org
Library · Nonprofit
El Progreso Memorial Library
301 W. Main Street, Uvalde, TX 78801
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library for reading, research, reference help, and community information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on elprogreso.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Uvalde
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 Uvalde County
Uvalde is in Uvalde County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Older adults · County office
Uvalde County Nutrition Center
420 W. Nopal St., Uvalde, TX 78801
Help here
- Senior mealsAdults age 60 and older can ask about meals at the center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uvaldecounty.gov
State office · State office
Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office, Uvalde
112 Joe Carper Dr., Uvalde, TX 78801
Help here
- State benefitsApply for or ask about state benefits such as food and medical assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov
Human services · State office
2-1-1 Texas, Middle Rio Grande
Help here
- Local service referralsCall to find local help with basic needs and community services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Human services · County office
Uvalde County Indigent Healthcare Office
100 N Getty, Uvalde, TX 78801
Help here
- County health care assistanceApply for county help with health care costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uvaldecounty.gov
Public health · County office
Uvalde County Public Health Nurse
66 Military Lane, Uvalde, TX 78801
Help here
- Public health nursingContact the county nurse for public health information and assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uvaldecounty.gov
State office · State office
Texas Department of State Health Services, Public Health Region 8, Uvalde
112 Joe Carper Dr., Uvalde, TX 78801
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the regional state health office for local public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.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.
- 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988