Winnsboro

Local offices in Winnsboro

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Library · City office

  Gilbreath Memorial Library

  916 N Main Street, Winnsboro, TX 75494

  Help here

  • Public libraryVisit the library to use its public collections and services.Read more
  Call 903-342-6866DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on winnsborotexas.com

• Local office · City office

  Winnsboro City Hall

  501 S Main Street, Winnsboro, TX 75494

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and information.Read more
  • Utility billing and water servicePay utility bills or apply to start or stop water service through the city.Apply onlineRead more
  • Utility late fee exemptionEligible residents can ask the city to waive a utility late fee.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 903-342-3654DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwinnsboro.org

City of Winnsboro website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Winnsboro

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Wood County

Winnsboro is in Wood County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  NET Health WIC Clinic, Quitman

  1020 E. Goode, Quitman, TX 75783

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportGet WIC food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a young child.
  Call 903-763-4123DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mynethealth.org

• Human services · County office

  Wood County Indigent Health Care

  Help here

  • Indigent health careApply for county health care help if you do not qualify for other state or federal health programs.
  Call 903-763-4956Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mywoodcounty.com

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Wood County District Clerk Self-Help Resources

  100 S. Main Street, Quitman, TX 75783

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationFind forms and legal information for people representing themselves in court.
  Call 903-763-2361DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mywoodcounty.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of East Texas

  3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, TX 75662

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
  Call 800-442-8845DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on easttexasaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Wood County Veteran's Services

  220 S. Stephens St., Quitman, TX 75783

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans disability, health, death, and funeral benefits.
  Call 903-763-5581DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mywoodcounty.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Wood County Office of Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and alertsGet county emergency information and sign up for local emergency alerts.Apply online
  Call 903-763-2356Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mywoodcounty.com

Everything in Wood County

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