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    Food pantries and meals103

    Alamo

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Alamo

    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
    1001 W State Hwy 495, Alamo, TX 78516

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

    Edinburg

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Edinburg

    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
    2520 N Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78541

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

    Elsa

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Elsa

    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
    848 Palm Drive, Suite A, Elsa, TX 78543

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

    McAllen

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, McAllen

    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
    4501 W Bus Hwy 83, McAllen, TX 78501

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

    Mercedes

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Mercedes

    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
    202 W 2nd St, Mercedes, TX 78570

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

    Mission

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Mission

    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
    4015 N Conway Ave, Mission, TX 78574

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

    Weslaco

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Weslaco

    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
    3412 E. Moreland Drive, Weslaco, TX 78596

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

    Edinburg

    Arise Muniz

    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, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    3917 Jam Square, Edinburg, TX 78542

    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
    Edinburg

    Border Issues of Texas

    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, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    5617 E. Trenton Rd., Edinburg, TX 78542

    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
    Edinburg

    Christian Life 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, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    321 N. M Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539

    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
    Edinburg

    Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Ltd.

    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 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    101 Paseo del padro, Edinburg, TX 78539

    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
    Edinburg

    Ebenezer 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
    Sunday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    2205 S Business HYW 281, Edinburg, TX 78539

    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
    Edinburg

    ECISD, Magee Elementary

    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 9:00 AM. Thursday, 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
    Address
    3420 W Rogers Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541

    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
    Edinburg

    ECISD, R.C. Flores-Zapata

    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 4:00 PM
    Address
    N Rooth Rd, Edinburg, TX 14000

    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
    Edinburg

    ECISD, San Carlos Elementary

    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, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    505 S. 83rd St., Edinburg, TX 78539

    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
    Edinburg

    Edinburg Seventh Day Adventist

    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, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Address
    602 W Wisconsin, Edinburg, TX 78539

    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
    Edinburg

    First Lutheran 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
    Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    302 South Sugar Road, Edinburg, TX 78539

    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
    Edinburg

    Holy Family 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
    Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    1302 E. Champion St., Edinburg, TX 78539

    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
    Edinburg

    Iglesia Nueva Vida en Cristo

    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, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Address
    15708 Jennifers Dr., Edinburg, TX 78541

    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
    Edinburg

    Mercy family Church RGV

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

    Hours
    Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    6615 E. Monte Cristo Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539

    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
    Edinburg

    Ministerio de Restauracion JesuCristo es la Salvacion

    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, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Address
    6607 E. Owassa Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542

    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
    Edinburg

    Rio Grande Bible Institute

    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, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    4300 S. Bus. HWY 281, Edinburg, TX 78539

    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
    Edinburg

    Sacred Heart Church, Saint Damien of Molokai

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

    Hours
    Friday, 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    505 E. Kuhn, Edinburg, TX 78541

    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

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    Edinburg

    Edinburg 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
    910 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539

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

    McAllen

    McAllen 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
    1200 N 25th St, McAllen, TX 78501

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

    Mission

    Mission 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
    1300 E 8th St, Mission, TX 78572

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

    Pharr

    Pharr 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
    1005 W Gore Ave, Pharr, TX 78577

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

    Weslaco

    Hidalgo 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
    1800 N Texas Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78599

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

    Weslaco

    Weslaco 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
    600 N Airport Dr, Weslaco, TX 78596

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

    San Juan

    San Juan Housing Authority

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

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    700 Maldonado Cir, San Juan, TX 78589

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

    Donna

    Donna 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
    1711 Stites Rd, Donna, TX 78537

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

    Alamo

    Alamo 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
    309 N 9th St, Alamo, TX 78516

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

    Mercedes

    Mercedes 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
    306 W 5th St, Mercedes, TX 78570

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

    Edcouch

    Edcouch 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
    , Edcouch, TX 78538

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

    Hidalgo

    Hidalgo Housing Authority

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

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    704 E Texano Dr, Hidalgo, TX 78557

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

    Elsa

    Elsa 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
    , Elsa, TX 78543

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

    La Joya

    La Joya 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
    945 S Leo Ave, La Joya, TX 78560

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

    Health and dental11

    Mission

    Nuestra Clinica del Valle, Alton II

    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
    317 E Dukakis Ave, Mission, TX 78573

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

    Mission

    Nuestra Clinica del Valle, Memorial

    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
    201 S Los Ebanos Rd, Mission, TX 78573

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

    Mission

    Nuestra Clinica del Valle, Mission

    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
    611 N Bryan Rd, Mission, TX 78572

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

    Donna

    Nuestra Clinica del Valle, Donna

    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
    105 S 10th St, Donna, TX 78537

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

    Edcouch

    Nuestra Clinica del Valle, Edcouch

    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
    1518 Santa Rosa Ave, Edcouch, TX 78538

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

    McAllen

    El Milagro Clinic

    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
    901 E Vermont Ave, McAllen, TX 78503

    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
    McAllen

    Hope Family Health Center

    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
    2332 Jordan Rd W, McAllen, TX 78503

    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

    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 help2

    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

    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 jobs22

    Edinburg

    Texas WIC, Edinburg Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    3105 East Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
    McAllen

    Texas WIC, McAllen II Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    220 S Bicentennial Blvd Suite D, McAllen, TX 78501
    Mission

    Texas WIC, Alton II Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    3503 West Mile 5 Road Suite 5, 6, 7, Mission, TX 78574
    Mission

    Texas WIC, Mission II Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    722 N Breyfogle Rd Suite 2-C, Mission, TX 78572
    Pharr

    Texas WIC, Pharr I Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    1903 N Knights Dr, Pharr, TX 78577
    Pharr

    Texas WIC, Pharr II Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    300 W. Hall Acres Rd Suite A, Pharr, TX 78577
    Weslaco

    Texas WIC, Weslaco Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    1901 North Bridge Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596
    San Juan

    Texas WIC, San Juan Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    509 E Earling Rd, San Juan, TX 78589
    Donna

    Texas WIC, Donna Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    301 S 8th St, Donna, TX 78537
    Alamo

    Texas WIC, Alamo I Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    313 E. Business 83 Suite 113, Alamo, TX 78516
    Mercedes

    Texas WIC, Mercedes Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    540 S Texas Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570
    Alton

    Texas WIC, Alton I Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    3513 E Main Ave Suite 104, Alton, TX 78573
    Elsa

    Texas WIC, Elsa Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    201 Sylvia Handy Dr., Elsa, TX 78543
    Pharr

    Child Support Office (Texas Attorney General), Pharr

    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
    3508 N Jackson Rd Ste 600, Pharr, TX 78577

    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
    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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    Questions people ask

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

    We have confirmed 103 places that can help in Hidalgo County: Texas HHS Benefits Office, Alamo, (956) 781-5991, call first; Texas HHS Benefits Office, Edinburg, (956) 316-2489, call first; Texas HHS Benefits Office, Elsa, (956) 262-4701, call first. 100 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 Hidalgo County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 14 places that can help in Hidalgo County: Edinburg Housing Authority, (956) 383-3839, call first; McAllen Housing Authority, (956) 686-3951, call first; Mission Housing Authority, (956) 585-9747, call first. 11 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 Hidalgo County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 18 places that can help in Hidalgo County: Nuestra Clinica del Valle, San Carlos in Edinburg, (956) 287-8850, call first; Nuestra Clinica del Valle, Alton II in Mission, (956) 519-1800, call first; Nuestra Clinica del Valle, Memorial in Mission, (956) 519-1800, call first. 15 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 Hidalgo County, Texas?

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

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

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Hidalgo County: 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; Child Support Office (Texas Attorney General), Pharr, (800) 252-8014, call first; Texas Child Support (Attorney General) (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (800) 252-8014. 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 Hidalgo County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 30 places that can help in Hidalgo County: Texas WIC, Edinburg Clinic (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), (956) 380-0363; Texas WIC, San Carlos Clinic in Edinburg (Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (956) 318-1476; Texas WIC, McAllen II Clinic (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), (956) 292-7752. 27 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.

    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 Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley. 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.