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Free help in Brownsville, Texas

30 places in Brownsville, plus 8 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Brownsville16

Brownsville

BWC-Mesa Llena

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Thursday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Address
1216 E Tyler St, Brownsville, TX 78520

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

Church of the Advent

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
104 W. Elizabeth, Brownsville, TX 78520

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

CommUNITY Food Pantry

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
435 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

DHR Health Brownsville

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address
4750 N. Expressway 77, Brownsville, TX 78526

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

Good Neighbor Settlement House

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Monday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address
1254 East Tyler Street, Brownsville, TX 78520

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

Mary Mother of Church

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Tuesday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Address
1913 Barnard Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

Ministerio de Restauracion y Poder

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. Families must reside within the designated service area to receive food assistance at these locations.

Hours
Friday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Address
4150 Jaime Zapata Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

Our Lady of Good Counsel

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
1055 Military Hwy, Brownsville, TX 78520

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

Ozanam Center

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (last week of the month only)
Address
656 N. Minnesota, Brownsville, TX 78521

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

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

San Felipe de Jesus F. P.

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. Families must reside within the designated service area to receive food assistance at these locations.

Hours
Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
2218 Carlos Ave, Brownsville, TX 78523

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

Sendas de Vida Life Center

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
3181 Ruben Torres Sr Blvd, Ruben Torres Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78526

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

Tesoros De La Fe

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. Families must reside within the designated service area to receive food assistance at these locations.

Hours
Saturday, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
1247 Lakeside Blvd. Ste. 1, Brownsville, TX 78520

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

Texas Southmost College Student Food Pantry

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX 78520

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Friday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
2651 FJRM Ave., Brownsville, TX 78520

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

Guadalupe Education Center

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner. ID and proof of address recommended but not required to receive assistance.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1214 East Lincoln St., Brownsville, TX 78521

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update
Brownsville

San Felipe de Jesus

Food pantry, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
2215 Rancho Viejo Ave, Brownsville, TX

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.Suggest an update

Housing in Brownsville2

Brownsville

Cameron County Housing Authority

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

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
65 Castellano Cir, Brownsville, TX 78526

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

Brownsville

Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville

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

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
2606 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521

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

Health and dental in Brownsville4

Brownsville

Brownsville Community Health Clinic

Community health center. 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
2137 E 22nd St, Brownsville, TX 78521

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

Brownsville

New Horizon Medical

Community health center run by Brownsville Community Health Clinic Corporation. 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
95 E Price Rd, Building D, Brownsville, TX 78521

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

Brownsville

New Horizon Medical Center

Community health center run by Brownsville Community Health Clinic Corporation. 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
191 E Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521

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

Brownsville

Su Clinica, Brownsville

Community health center run by Su Clinica Familiar. 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
105 E Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526

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

Family, kids and jobs in Brownsville5

Brownsville

Texas WIC, Browne Clinic

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

Hours
Monday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
9901 California Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
Brownsville

Texas WIC, Cameron Park Clinic

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

Hours
Monday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
2102 Gregory Ave, Brownsville, TX 78526
Brownsville

Texas WIC, Fruity Clinic

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

Hours
Monday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
4430 E 14th St Suite C, Brownsville, TX 78521
Brownsville

Texas WIC, Garden Plaza Clinic

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

Hours
Monday, 7:45 AM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. Wednesday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Address
1225 N. Expressway Suite 2D, Brownsville, TX 78520
Brownsville

Texas WIC, Lucio Clinic

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

Hours
Monday, 7:45 AM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. Wednesday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Address
1204 Jose Colunga Jr. St, Brownsville, TX 78521

Government offices in Brownsville3

Brownsville

Texas HHS Benefits Office, Brownsville

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
1000 W Price, Brownsville, TX 78520

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

Brownsville

Texas HHS Benefits Office, Brownsville

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
290 Mexico Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

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

Brownsville

Child Support Office (Texas Attorney General), Brownsville

State child support office run by the Texas Attorney General. It helps parents open a child support case, establish paternity, and set up, change or enforce a support order. For questions about a case, call 800-252-8014, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1655 Ruben Torres Blvd, suite 202, Brownsville, TX 78521

Call first. The state office list does not show hours or a local phone number. Call the child support line first.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Attorney General child support office list.Suggest an update

Also helps people in Brownsville8

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

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
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
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
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

Questions people ask in Brownsville

Where can I get free food in Brownsville, Texas?

We have confirmed 16 places that can help in Brownsville: BWC-Mesa Llena (Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Thursday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM), (956) 682-8101, call first; Church of the Advent (Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM), (956) 682-8101, call first; CommUNITY Food Pantry (Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (956) 682-8101, call first. 13 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 Brownsville, Texas?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Brownsville: Cameron County Housing Authority, (956) 541-4983, call first; Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville, (956) 541-8315, call first. 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 find a free or low-cost clinic in Brownsville, Texas?

We have confirmed 4 places that can help in Brownsville: Brownsville Community Health Clinic, (956) 548-7400, call first; New Horizon Medical, (956) 546-3209, call first; New Horizon Medical Center, (956) 548-7473, call first. 1 more is 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 Brownsville, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Brownsville: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988. 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 Brownsville, Texas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Brownsville: 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 Brownsville, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Brownsville: 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 Brownsville, Texas?

We have confirmed 5 places that can help in Brownsville: Texas WIC, Browne Clinic (Monday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (888) 942-4847; Texas WIC, Cameron Park Clinic (Monday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (888) 942-4847; Texas WIC, Fruity Clinic (Monday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (888) 942-4847. 2 more are listed on this page. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Something missing, or out of date?

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