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Falls County, Texas

Free help in Marlin, Texas

6 places in Marlin, plus 12 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 Marlin3

Marlin

The Salvation Army Falls County TX (Marlin) Service Unit

Salvation Army location that lists food help, disaster relief and help for people without a home. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
103 Church St Ste 3, Marlin, TX 76661

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

Housing in Marlin1

Family, kids and jobs in Marlin1

Government offices in Marlin1

Marlin

Texas HHS Benefits Office, Marlin

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
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Address
217 Williams St, Marlin, TX 76661

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

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Also helps people in Marlin12

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

Countywide

Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation of PR XI

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
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Address
1800 N. Valley Mills Dr., Waco, TX 76701

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

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

USDA Rural Development - Hillsboro

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
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Address
1502 Hwy, 77 North, Hillsboro, TX 76645

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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
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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.

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

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

Questions people ask in Marlin

Where can I get free food in Marlin, Texas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Marlin: Falls County Samaritan House (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM), call first; First Baptist Church (4th Tuesday, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM), call first; The Salvation Army Falls County TX (Marlin) Service Unit, (469) 553-7482, 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 paying rent or a utility bill in Marlin, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Marlin: Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation of PR XI, (254) 753-0331. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Marlin, Texas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Marlin: Housing Authority of Marlin, (254) 803-0072, call first; USDA Rural Development - Hillsboro, (254) 582-7328, call first; US Department of Housing and Urban Development, (800) 543-9378, 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 Marlin, Texas?

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

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

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Marlin: 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 Marlin, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Marlin: Texas WIC, Marlin Clinic (Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Thursday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM), (254) 883-6252. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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