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Free help in McAllen, Texas

24 places in McAllen, 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 McAllen19

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.

McAllen

Achieve/Strides 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
Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Address
1601 N. 27th St., McAllen, TX 78501

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
McAllen

Calvary Baptist 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, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Address
1600 Harvey Drive, McAllen, TX 78501

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
McAllen

Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley

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 5:00 PM
Address
601 N. McColl, McAllen, TX 78501

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
McAllen

El Divino Redentor Methodist

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, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
2421 W. Maple Ave., McAllen, TX 78501

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
McAllen

El Milagro Clinic

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, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address
901 East Vermont Avenue, McAllen, TX 78503

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
McAllen

Emmanuel Baptist 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
Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
621 N. 25 1/2 St., McAllen, TX 78501

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
McAllen

Feed My Sheep 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
Thursday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Address
2001 Trenton Road, McAllen, TX 78502

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
McAllen

First United Methodist

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
Monday, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Address
4200 N. McColl, McAllen, TX 78504

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
McAllen

Ministry to the Poor

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, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Address
1017 E. Jazmine Ave, McAllen, TX 78501

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
McAllen

S.V.D.P. Holy Spirit

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 12:30 PM
Address
2201 Martin Ave, McAllen, TX 78504

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
McAllen

Sacred Heart 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
Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Address
306 S 15th St, McAllen, TX 78501

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
McAllen

Saint Joseph The Worker

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, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
2315 Ithaca Ave., McAllen, TX 78501

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
McAllen

South Texas College

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, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address
3201 W. Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501

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
McAllen

St. Johns Episcopal 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
Tuesday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Address
2500 N. 10th Street, McAllen, TX 78501

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
McAllen

Stc, Nahc

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, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address
1101 E. Vermont Ave., McAllen, TX 78503

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
McAllen

STC, Technology Campus

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, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address
3700 W. Military Hwy., McAllen, TX 78503

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
McAllen

The Salvation Army

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 and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Address
1600 N. 23rd St., McAllen, TX 78501

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
McAllen

Women Together/Mujeres Uni.

Free meals, a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley partner.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
511 N. Cynthia, McAllen, TX 78501

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 McAllen1

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.

Health and dental in McAllen2

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

Family, kids and jobs in McAllen2

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

Also helps people in McAllen8

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 McAllen

Where can I get free food in McAllen, Texas?

We have confirmed 19 places that can help in McAllen: Texas HHS Benefits Office, McAllen, (956) 630-9441, call first; Achieve/Strides Food Pantry (Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM), (956) 682-8101, call first; Calvary Baptist Church (Saturday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM), (956) 682-8101, call first. 16 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 McAllen, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in McAllen: McAllen Housing Authority, (956) 686-3951. 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 McAllen, Texas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in McAllen: El Milagro Clinic, (956) 213-6400, call first; Hope Family Health Center, (956) 994-3319, call first; Texas HHS Benefits Office, McAllen, (956) 630-9441, 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 McAllen, Texas?

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

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

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in McAllen: 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; Texas Child Support (Attorney General) (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (800) 252-8014. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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

We have confirmed 5 places that can help in McAllen: 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; Texas WIC, McAllen III Clinic (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), (956) 683-1822; Texas Child Support (Attorney General) (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (800) 252-8014. 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.

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