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Cass County, Texas

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31 places

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

    Food pantries and meals6

    Avinger

    Avinger Community Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a East Texas Food Bank partner. Serves Families living within Avinger ISD.

    Hours
    Thursday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    200 Church Street, Avinger, TX 75630

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

    Hughes Springs

    Shepherd's Harvest Food Pantry

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a East Texas Food Bank partner. Serves Hughes Springs ISD.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 3rd Thursday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): 3rd Thursday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
    Address
    301 North Taylor, Hughes Springs, TX 75656

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

    Queen City

    Christian Pantry

    Food pantry, Free produce, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a East Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Free produce: Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): 3rd Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    14555 FM 3129, Queen City, TX 75572

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

    Linden

    Senior Box at Linden Methodist Church

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

    Hours
    Monday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    400 East Rush St, Linden, TX 75563

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the East Texas Food Bank at 903-597-3663.

    Utility bills and rent help1

    Linden

    Community Services of Northeast Texas, Inc.

    Helps households with low income pay electric, gas and water bills, including shutoff notices, through the federal energy assistance program (LIHEAP). Call to ask when applications open and what papers to bring.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    115 S. Kaufman Street, Linden, TX 75563

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update

    Housing10

    Atlanta

    Atlanta Property Management

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    106 S Howe St, Atlanta, TX 75551

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

    Avinger

    Housing Authority of Avinger

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    , Avinger, TX 75630

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

    Hughes Springs

    Hughes Springs

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1314 E 1st, Hughes Springs, TX 75656

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

    Linden

    Housing Authority of Linden

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    219 W Frazior St, Linden, TX 75563

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

    Countywide

    Linden Housing Authority

    Public housing authority: rent help for households with low income through public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). Waiting lists are common, so call to ask what is open.

    Hours
    Please call for hours

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
    Countywide

    Sabine Valley MHMR Center dba Community Healthcore

    Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    107 Woodbine Place, Longview, TX 75601

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
    Countywide

    USDA Rural Development - Mount Pleasant

    Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1809 Ferguson Rd, Ste E, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
    Countywide

    Virtual Foundation

    Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    477 Mt. Pleasant Street, Pittsburg, TX 75686

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
    Countywide

    Aging and Disability Resource Center of Texoma

    Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1117 Gallagher Drive Suite 200, Sherman, TX 75090

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
    Countywide

    US Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    451 7th Street Sw, Washington, TX 20410

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update

    Health and dental1

    Atlanta

    Genesis PrimeCare-Atlanta

    Community health center run by East Texas Border Health Clinic. 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
    1011 S William St, Atlanta, TX 75551

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

    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 jobs1

    Government offices4

    Atlanta

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Atlanta

    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
    305 E Thomas St, Atlanta, TX 75551

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

    Linden

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Linden

    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
    213 Hwy 8 N, Linden, TX 75563

    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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      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

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    Help is closer than you think in Cass County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

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

    We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Cass County: First Baptist Church & Mission Atlanta (Monday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM), (903) 796-7925, call first; Avinger Community Food Pantry (Thursday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM), (903) 562-1317, call first; Mims Chapel Methodist Church Drydock Food Pantry in Avinger (1st Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (903) 755-2513, call first. 3 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 paying rent or a utility bill in Cass County, Texas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Cass County: Community Services of Northeast Texas, Inc. in Linden, (903) 756-5596. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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

    We have confirmed 10 places that can help in Cass County: Atlanta Property Management, (903) 796-5065, call first; Housing Authority of Avinger, (903) 562-1026, call first; Hughes Springs, (903) 639-2251, call first. 7 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 find a free or low-cost clinic in Cass County, Texas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Cass County: Genesis PrimeCare-Atlanta, (903) 796-2868. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Cass 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 Cass County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Cass 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 Cass County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Cass County: Lone Star Legal Aid, (713) 652-0077, call first; 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. 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 WIC, jobs or parenting in Cass County, Texas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Cass County: Texas WIC, Atlanta Clinic (Monday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM), (903) 799-5298. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    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 East Texas 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.