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Free help in Harlingen, Texas

19 places in Harlingen, 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 Harlingen13

Harlingen

Abundant Life Food Pantry

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
Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Address
101 N. O St., Harlingen, TX 78551

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
Harlingen

Faith Pleases God

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

Hours
Sunday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
4501 W. Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78552

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
Harlingen

Harlingen Neighborhood Food Pantry

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
Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Address
801 E. Harrison, Harlingen, TX 78550

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
Harlingen

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

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, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
412 South C St, Harlingen, TX 78550

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
Harlingen

Loaves and Fishes Ministries

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 and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
514 South "E" St., Harlingen, TX 78550

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
Harlingen

Queen of Peace Outreach

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, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
1509 New Combes Highway, Harlingen, TX 78550

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
Harlingen

S.V.D.P. St Anthony's 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 Thursday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
405 W. Jackson, Harlingen, TX 78550

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
Harlingen

The Salvation Army Harlingen

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, 9:00 AM to 11:50 AM
Address
201 E. Monroe Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550

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
Harlingen

TSTC Foundation

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, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address
3025 Anaqua, Harlingen, TX 78550

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
Harlingen

Valley Haven

Free meals, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner.

Hours
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Address
5501 W. Business 83, Harlingen, TX 78552

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
Harlingen

Combes Community Center

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
Please call for hours
Address
21646 Hand Rd, Harlingen, 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
Harlingen

Limitless Church

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
Please call for hours
Address
1021 East Madison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550

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
Harlingen

Primera Community Center

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
Please call for hours
Address
16603 Community Dr., Harlingen, 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 Harlingen1

Harlingen

Harlingen 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
219 E Jackson St, Harlingen, TX 78550

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

Health and dental in Harlingen2

Harlingen

Su Clinica, Harlingen

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
1706 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550

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

Harlingen

Culture of Life Ministries

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
801 East Harrison Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550

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

Family, kids and jobs in Harlingen1

Harlingen

Texas WIC, Harlingen Clinic

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

Hours
Monday, 7:45 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 7:45 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Wednesday, 7:45 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 7:45 AM to 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address
711 N L. St, Harlingen, TX 78550

Government offices in Harlingen2

Harlingen

Texas HHS Benefits Office, Harlingen

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
801 N. 13th, Ste 19, Harlingen, TX 78550

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

Harlingen

Child Support Office (Texas Attorney General), Harlingen

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
1810 Hale Avenue Ste 6, Harlingen, TX 78550

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 Harlingen8

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 Harlingen

Where can I get free food in Harlingen, Texas?

We have confirmed 13 places that can help in Harlingen: Abundant Life Food Pantry (Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM), (956) 682-8101, call first; Faith Pleases God (Sunday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM), (956) 682-8101, call first; Harlingen Neighborhood Food Pantry (Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM), (956) 682-8101, call first. 10 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 Harlingen, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Harlingen: Harlingen Housing Authority, (956) 423-2521. 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 Harlingen, Texas?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Harlingen: Su Clinica, Harlingen, (956) 365-6000, call first; Culture of Life Ministries, (956) 970-9327, 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 get help with addiction or mental health in Harlingen, Texas?

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

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

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

We have confirmed one place that can help in Harlingen: Texas WIC, Harlingen Clinic (Monday, 7:45 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 7:45 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM), (888) 942-4847. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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