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Free help in Longview, Texas

29 places in Longview, plus 2 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 Longview8

Longview

East Texas Food Bank Longview Resource Center

Indoor pantry run by the East Texas Food Bank. You can come 2 times a month, and you will be asked out loud for basic household information. It also signs up seniors for the monthly Senior Box. Closed October 27 and November 25 to 27, 2026.

Hours
Tuesday to Thursday, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Friday, 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Address
2900 Signal Hill Dr, Longview, TX 75602
Checked October 8, 2026. Source: Own website and East Texas Food Bank.Suggest an update
Longview

Newgate Mission

Day mission in downtown Longview that serves free meals. The East Texas Food Bank lists it as a soup kitchen.

Hours
Monday, 8:15 AM to 10:00 AM. Tuesday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM.
Address
207 S. Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75602

Call first. The food bank map also lists weekend mornings (7:00 to 11:00 AM) that the mission's own site does not show. Call to confirm.

Checked October 8, 2026. Source: Own website and East Texas Food Bank.Suggest an update
Longview

Caring and Sharing

Food pantry and East Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
2307 S. Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75602

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

Longview

Free produce at the Beacon Center

Free fresh produce given out by the East Texas Food Bank at this church. Open to everyone.

Hours
Monday, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
1115 S. Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75602

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the East Texas Food Bank Longview Resource Center at 903-204-4400.

Longview

Free produce at Church on Purpose

Free fresh produce given out by the East Texas Food Bank at this church. Open to everyone.

Hours
Thursday, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Address
1101 Pine Tree Rd, Longview, TX 75604

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the East Texas Food Bank Longview Resource Center at 903-204-4400.

Longview

Free produce at Casa de Oracion

Free fresh produce given out by the East Texas Food Bank at this church. Open to everyone.

Hours
Friday, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Address
310 N. Spur 63, Longview, TX 75601

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the East Texas Food Bank Longview Resource Center at 903-204-4400.

Utility bills and rent help in Longview1

Longview

Longview Community Ministries

Nonprofit service center that helps clients with rent and utility bills and runs a food pantry for Longview residents.

Hours
Food pantry: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Address
506 N. 2nd St, Longview, TX 75601

Call first. Its site does not post how to apply for rent or utility help, and the pantry hours come from the food bank map. Call first.

Checked October 8, 2026. Source: Own website and East Texas Food Bank.Suggest an update

Housing in Longview1

Longview

Longview Housing Authority (Section 8 vouchers)

Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities. The city says the waiting list is closed right now and usually opens between March 1 and March 31 each year. The wait after that is about six months to two years. It is not an emergency housing program.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1202 N. Sixth St, Longview, TX 75601

Call first. The waiting list is closed. Check back in March, or call to ask.

Checked October 8, 2026. Source: City of Longview website and HUD housing authority list.Suggest an update

Shelter and warming centers in Longview3

Longview

The Salvation Army of Longview

Homeless shelter for men, women and families, a free hot dinner 7 nights a week, and a food pantry that gives out grocery baskets. The church and office are at 504 E. Cotton St.

Hours
Shelter intake daily at 5:00 PM. Free dinner every night at 6:00 PM. Food pantry Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Address
519 E. Cotton St, Longview, TX 75601

Health and dental in Longview7

Longview

Wellness Pointe, Longview Main

Family medicine, pediatrics, dental, eye care, women's health and behavioral health. Federally funded community health center. It takes Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance, and must offer discounts based on income for people without insurance.

Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Dental: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Address
1107 E. Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
Longview

Wellness Pointe, Longview South

Family medicine and pediatrics. Federally funded community health center. It takes Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance, and must offer discounts based on income for people without insurance.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Address
2131 S. Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75602
Longview

Wellness Pointe, Longview Pine Tree

Pregnancy care, gynecology and pediatrics. Federally funded community health center. It takes Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance, and must offer discounts based on income for people without insurance.

Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Some services keep shorter hours.
Address
1761 W. Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
Longview

Wellness Pointe, Longview Downtown

Family medicine and behavioral health. Federally funded community health center. It takes Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance, and must offer discounts based on income for people without insurance.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Address
425 N. Fredonia St, Longview, TX 75601
Longview

Longview Care Clinic (Special Health Resources)

Federally funded health center with adult primary care, dental care, mental health and counseling, substance use counseling and treatment, nutrition and infectious disease care.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
409 N. 6th St, Longview, TX 75601

Call first. Hours are not published. HRSA lists a second number for this site, 903-501-1747.

Recovery and mental health help in Longview1

Longview

East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ETCADA), Longview

Recovery support with certified peer specialists and recovery coaches, recovery groups, free Narcan and overdose training, and counseling. ETCADA says its services are at no charge, and it serves 23 East Texas counties. It is not a 24-hour line: in a crisis, call or text 988.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Toll-free: 800-441-8639
Address
708 Glencrest Lane, Longview, TX 75601

Veterans services in Longview2

Longview

Gregg County Veterans Service Office

Free county office that helps veterans and their families with VA claims and benefits. The assistant officer's line is 903-237-2675.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, by appointment. Wednesday, same hours, walk-ins welcome.
Address
100 E. Methvin St, Suite 157, Longview, TX 75601
Longview

Longview VA Clinic

VA clinic with primary care, mental health, audiology, nutrition and other services, part of the Shreveport VA system. Care is for veterans enrolled in VA health care.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Address
1005 N. Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75601

Safety and crisis help in Longview1

Longview

Women's Center of East Texas

Help for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking in Gregg, Harrison, Upshur, Marion, Rusk and Panola counties: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, and help with protective orders and court. If you are in danger, call 911.

Hours
24-hour hotline

Family, kids and jobs in Longview3

Pets in Longview1

Also helps people in Longview2

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

Tyler

GETCAP, energy assistance (Tyler office)

State-funded help with electric and gas or propane heating and cooling bills, plus weatherization. It is usually one-time help for households at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, which in 2026 is $49,500 a year for a family of four. Priority goes to people who are elderly or disabled, families with a child under 6, and working families. It does not pay rent or water bills. There is no online application: download the paper form at get-cap.org and bring or email it, or book an appointment at 936-720-7474. Bring ID and proof of all income from the last 30 days. Decisions can take 60 to 90 days, and GETCAP says to keep paying your bills while you wait.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1010 W SW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701

Call first. The state lists GETCAP as the energy bill help provider for Gregg County. This is its Tyler office, and its hours are not published. Call to ask where Gregg County residents apply.

Checked October 8, 2026. Source: TDHCA provider list (2/2/2026) and own website.Suggest an update
Tyler

CampV, veteran resource center and emergency bill help (Tyler)

A veteran resource center that says it serves all of East Texas. It helps with VA benefits and claims, home loans, counseling and housing, and offers free rides to medical appointments. Its Direct Assistance Program, by appointment only, can help veterans with rent or mortgage, utilities, insurance, internet and phone, car payments and repairs, and groceries. Bring your DD214 or military ID, the bill, and a current bank statement. Veterans with a dishonorable, bad conduct or entry-level discharge are not eligible.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
3212 W. Front St, Tyler, TX 75702

Call first. Hours are not published. CampV says it serves all of East Texas; call to confirm help for Gregg County.

Questions people ask in Longview

Where can I get free food in Longview, Texas?

We have confirmed 10 places that can help in Longview: East Texas Food Bank Longview Resource Center (Tuesday to Thursday, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Friday, 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM), (903) 204-4400; Newgate Mission (Monday, 8:15 AM to 10:00 AM. Tuesday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM), (903) 757-6146, call first; Caring and Sharing (Monday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM), (903) 234-9521, 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 get help paying rent or a utility bill in Longview, Texas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Longview: Longview Community Ministries (Food pantry: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM), (903) 753-3561, call first; GETCAP, energy assistance (Tyler office), (903) 962-2670, call first; CampV, veteran resource center and emergency bill help (Tyler), (903) 566-1010, 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 housing help in Longview, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Longview: Longview Housing Authority (Section 8 vouchers), (903) 237-1235. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a shelter or warming center in Longview, Texas?

We have confirmed 4 places that can help in Longview: The Salvation Army of Longview (Shelter intake daily at 5:00 PM. Free dinner every night at 6:00 PM), (903) 215-8463; Hiway 80 Rescue Mission, men's shelter (Longview), (903) 759-8101, call first; Hiway 80 Rescue Mission, Women and Family Shelter, (903) 234-2583, call first. 1 more is listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. The Salvation Army of Longview takes shelter intake every day at 5:00 PM, and Hiway 80 Rescue Mission runs shelters for men and for women and families. Call ahead. You can also call 2-1-1, or 911 in an emergency.

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

We have confirmed 7 places that can help in Longview: Wellness Pointe, Longview Main (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), (903) 758-2610; Wellness Pointe, Longview South (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and...), (903) 758-2610; Wellness Pointe, Longview Pine Tree (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM...), (903) 758-2610. 4 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 Longview, Texas?

We have confirmed 5 places that can help in Longview: East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ETCADA), Longview (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Toll-free: 800-441-8639), (903) 753-7633; Wellness Pointe, Longview Main (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), (903) 758-2610; Wellness Pointe, Longview Downtown (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM), (903) 758-2610. 2 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. 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 Longview, Texas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Longview: Gregg County Veterans Service Office (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, by appointment. Wednesday, same...), (903) 237-2674; Longview VA Clinic (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM), (903) 247-8262; CampV, veteran resource center and emergency bill help (Tyler), (903) 566-1010, call first. 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 Longview, Texas?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Longview: Lone Star Legal Aid, Longview office (Office, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Intake, Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM), (903) 758-9123; Women's Center of East Texas (24-hour hotline), (800) 441-5555. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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

We have confirmed 5 places that can help in Longview: Texas WIC, Longview clinic (Wellness Pointe) (Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Thursday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM), (903) 212-4835; Workforce Solutions East Texas, Longview center (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (903) 758-1783; Texas Vocational Rehabilitation, Longview office, (903) 236-2370, call first. 2 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 low-cost pet help in Longview, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Longview: Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center (Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday), (903) 297-7387. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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