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Brazoria County, Texas

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    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

    Food pantries and meals19

    Pearland

    Christian Helping Hands

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
    Address
    4305 Magnolia Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584

    Call first. Hours come from the Houston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Pearland

    Pearland Neighborhood Center

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    2335 N Texas Ave, Pearland, TX 77581

    Call first. Hours come from the Houston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Pearland

    St. Helen Catholic Church

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday and Thursday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Wednesday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Address
    2209 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TX 77581

    Call first. Hours come from the Houston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Angleton

    Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. 4th and 5th Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    415 S Erskine St, Angleton, TX 77515

    Call first. Hours come from the Houston Food Bank map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Lake Jackson

    Lake Jackson Church of Christ

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 2nd Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    402 Center Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

    Call first. Hours come from the Houston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Freeport

    Brazosport Cares Food Pantry

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. 2nd and 4th Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Food pantry: 2nd and 4th Thursday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    916 N Gulf Blvd, Freeport, TX 77541

    Call first. Hours come from the Houston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Clute

    Brazoria County Dream Center

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    796 Brazosport Blvd S, Clute, TX 77531

    Call first. Hours come from the Houston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Clute

    Grace and Mercy Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Thursday and Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. 2nd and 3rd Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    607 Aiken St, Clute, TX 77531

    Call first. Hours come from the Houston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    West Columbia

    A Place For Grace

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner. Our distribution sites serve those in need (typically 185% or less of the current federal poverty threshold), individuals experiencing a crisis, and infants/children.

    Hours
    Thursday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (every other week)
    Address
    301 S Columbia Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486

    Call first. Hours come from the Houston Food Bank map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Sweeny

    Brazosport Care Bulldog Market Place Sweeny

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Tuesday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Food pantry: 3rd Tuesday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: 3rd Tuesday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    111 W 3rd St, Sweeny, TX 77480

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700.

    Sweeny

    Windmill Run

    Free meals, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    300 Silverleaf Rd., Sweeny, TX 77480

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700.

    West Columbia

    Iglesia Centro Cristiano

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Thursday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (every other week)
    Address
    114 South Columbia Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700.

    Oyster Creek

    Harvest For The Hungry

    Free meals, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    184 County Rd, Oyster Creek, TX 77541

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700.

    Manvel

    Senior Box at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Community

    Monthly Senior Box of food for people 60 and older who meet the income limit. Bring an ID.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    6502 County Rd 48, Manvel, TX 77578

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700.

    Housing1

    Angleton

    Brazoria County Housing Authority

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1524 E Mulberry St Ste 162, Angleton, TX 77515

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Health and dental20

    Pearland

    MyCHN Pearland Silverlake

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    9430 Broadway St, Ste 120, Pearland, TX 77584

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Pearland

    Pearland Family Health Center

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2552 Broadway St STE 102, Pearland, TX 77581

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Alvin

    Adoue Family Health Center

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1111 W Adoue St, Alvin, TX 77511

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Alvin

    MyCHN Callaway

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1612 Callaway Dr, Alvin, TX 77511

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Alvin

    Women and Children's Health Center

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    218 E House St, Alvin, TX 77511

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Angleton

    Angleton Internal Medicine and Primary Care

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2020 E Mulberry St, Angleton, TX 77515

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Angleton

    MyCHN Angleton Oasis

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    303 E Locust St, Angleton, TX 77515

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Angleton

    MyCHN Technology Drive

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    4005 Technology Dr, Angleton, TX 77515

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Lake Jackson

    CHN Brazos Mall

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    100 Hwy 332 W, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Lake Jackson

    MyCHN Kids Way

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    210 Lake Rd, Suite 800 B, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Lake Jackson

    MyCHN Lake Jackson

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    120 Flag Lake Dr, Suite 2, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Lake Jackson

    MyCHN Specialties

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    215 Oak Dr S, Suite H, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Freeport

    Brazos Place Integrated Community Health Center

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1103 N Avenue H, Freeport, TX 77541

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Freeport

    Freeport Community Health Center

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    905 N Gulf Blvd, Freeport, TX 77541

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Freeport

    Salvation Army Integrated Community Health Center

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1618 N Avenue J, Freeport, TX 77541

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Clute

    Brazoria County Dream Center Integrated Health Clinic

    Community health center run by Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    792 N Highway 288B, Clute, TX 77531

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Pearland

    Shifa Healthcare and Community Services

    Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income, with dental care. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1530 Garden Road, Pearland, TX 77581

    Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update
    Pearland

    Seva Clinic

    Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2335 North Texas Avenue, Pearland, TX 77581

    Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update
    Lake Jackson

    Live Oak Clinic of Brazosport

    Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    102 Yaupon St, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

    Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update
    Alvin

    Hope Clinic

    Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3373 East Highway 6, Alvin, TX 77511

    Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services3

    Statewide

    Texas Veterans Commission

    The state agency for veterans, with VA-accredited claims counselors, job help for veterans, education approvals, and grants to local veteran groups. Henderson County is in its Tyler and Longview area, but we could not read its office list, so call to ask who to see and how to book.

    Hours
    Please call for hours

    Call first. The agency's own website blocked our check, so the phone number comes from VA and the state veterans portal. Please call to confirm.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: VA accreditation list and the Texas Veterans Network.Suggest an update
    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Family, kids and jobs6

    Pearland

    Texas WIC, Pearland Clinic

    Food benefits, nutrition help and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children under 5.

    Hours
    Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Friday, 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
    Address
    2825 Miller Ranch Rd Ste 233, Pearland, TX 77584
    Pearland

    Texas WIC, U T M B- Pearland

    Food benefits, nutrition help and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children under 5.

    Hours
    Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    2750 E Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77581
    Alvin

    Texas WIC, Alvin Clinic

    Food benefits, nutrition help and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children under 5.

    Hours
    Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    Address
    248 Victory Ln Suite 111, Alvin, TX 77511
    Angleton

    Texas WIC, Angleton Clinic

    Food benefits, nutrition help and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children under 5.

    Hours
    Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    Address
    1108 E Mulberry St, Angleton, TX 77515
    Lake Jackson

    Texas WIC, Lake Jackson Clinic

    Food benefits, nutrition help and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children under 5.

    Hours
    Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    Address
    202 Peach St, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

    Government offices4

    Alvin

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Alvin

    State office for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), Medicaid and TANF cash help for families. Apply, turn in papers or ask about your case here, or apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3403 Mustang Rd, Alvin, TX 77511

    Call first. Office hours are not listed on the state office finder. Call first, or apply online any time.

    Lake Jackson

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Lake Jackson

    State office for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), Medicaid and TANF cash help for families. Apply, turn in papers or ask about your case here, or apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    489 This Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

    Call first. Office hours are not listed on the state office finder. Call first, or apply online any time.

    Statewide

    Texas Abuse Hotline (report child abuse or neglect)

    Report abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child, an older adult or a person with a disability to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which runs Child Protective Services (CPS). Call any time, or report online at TxAbuseHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Statewide

    Texas Child Support (Attorney General)

    The state child support line, run by the Texas Attorney General. Ask about a case, payments or how to apply for child support services. Automated payment and case information is available any time, and you can also manage a case online at childsupport.oag.texas.gov.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Attorney General child support FAQ.Suggest an update

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    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Brazoria County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 19 places that can help in Brazoria County: Christian Helping Hands in Pearland (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM), (281) 485-9776, call first; Pearland Neighborhood Center (Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM), (281) 485-1987, call first; St. Helen Catholic Church in Pearland (Monday and Thursday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM), (281) 485-2976, call first. 16 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Brazoria County, Texas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Brazoria County: Brazoria County Housing Authority in Angleton, (979) 864-1427. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Brazoria County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 20 places that can help in Brazoria County: MyCHN Pearland Silverlake, (281) 824-1480, call first; Pearland Family Health Center, (281) 824-1480, call first; Adoue Family Health Center in Alvin, (281) 832-1480, call first. 17 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Brazoria County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Brazoria County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Brazoria County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Brazoria County: Texas Veterans Commission, (800) 252-8387, call first; Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Brazoria County, Texas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Brazoria County: Legal Hotline for Texans (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 800-622-2520 and choose option 3), (800) 622-2520. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with WIC, jobs or parenting in Brazoria County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Brazoria County: Texas WIC, Pearland Clinic (Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM), (281) 756-1576; Texas WIC, U T M B- Pearland (Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (281) 485-0865; Texas WIC, Alvin Clinic (Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM), (281) 756-1576. 3 more are listed on this page. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Houston Food Bank. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.