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Free help in Edinburg, Texas

25 places in Edinburg, 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 Edinburg20

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
Edinburg

SVDP Saint Joseph's 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, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
115 W Champion, 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

UTRGV Student 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
Tuesday, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Friday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
1201 W University Dr., 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

Grace 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
Please call for hours
Address
23981 N Skinner 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

Housing in Edinburg1

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.

Health and dental in Edinburg1

Family, kids and jobs in Edinburg2

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

Government offices in Edinburg1

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.

Also helps people in Edinburg8

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 Edinburg

Where can I get free food in Edinburg, Texas?

We have confirmed 20 places that can help in Edinburg: Arise Muniz (Thursday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM), (956) 682-8101, call first; Border Issues of Texas (Thursday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM), (956) 682-8101, call first; Christian Life Church (Tuesday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (956) 682-8101, call first. 17 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 Edinburg, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Edinburg: Edinburg Housing Authority, (956) 383-3839. 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 Edinburg, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Edinburg: Nuestra Clinica del Valle, San Carlos, (956) 287-8850. 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 Edinburg, Texas?

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

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

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

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Edinburg: 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 (Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (956) 318-1476. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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