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McLennan County, Texas

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    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

    Food pantries and meals25

    Waco

    Caritas of Waco

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:45 PM
    Address
    300 S.15th St., Waco, TX 76701

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

    Waco

    True Vine Worship Center

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    3rd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Address
    2400 Colonial Ave, Waco, TX 76707

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

    Waco

    Acts Storehouse

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Sunday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    300 s. 13th St, Waco, TX 76701

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    Antioch Waco Church

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    1st and 3rd Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    505 N 20th St, Waco, TX 76707

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    Barron's Branch

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    2nd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Address
    817 Colcord Ave, Waco, TX 76707

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    Carver Park Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    1020 E Herring Ave, Waco, TX 76702

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    Christ the King Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    4th Thursday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    4777 Lake Shore Dr, Waco, TX 76710

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    Church of the Open Door

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    900 TX-340 Loop, Waco, TX 76705

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    Family of Faith

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    2nd and 4th Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    4112 Memorial Dr., Waco, TX 76711

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    Grace Church

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    1st Thursday, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    4610 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    Renew Church

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    4th Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    6509 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    River City Church

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    1st Wednesday, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    3015 Robinson Dr, Waco, TX 76706

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    Second Missionary Bap. Church

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
    Address
    2001 Dallas St., Waco, TX 76704

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    Shepherd's Heart, Robinson

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Saturday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    106 W. Lyndale, Waco, TX 76706

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    VA, Waco Mobile Pantry

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76711

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Waco

    Waco Health Department

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    4th Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    225 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76707

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    McGregor

    Harris Creek Church

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    1st Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    401 Stageline Dr, McGregor, TX 76657

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Moody

    Moody Housing Authority

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    1st Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    1310 Avenue East, Moody, TX 76557

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Bellmead

    Rayo de Luz Pantry

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (every other week)
    Address
    900 Maxfield Street, Bellmead, TX 76705

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    China Spring

    Unwavering Faith Christian Church

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    2nd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Address
    262 Illinois Ave, China Spring, TX 76633

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Lacy-Lakeview

    Connally High School

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    2nd Wednesday, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Address
    901 N Lacy Dr, Lacy-Lakeview, TX 76657

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Lorena

    Lorena Shepherds Heart

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Thursday, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Address
    205 South Oak Street, Lorena, TX 76655

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

    Riesel

    Cornerstone Fellowship

    Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    207 E. Frederick Street, Riesel, TX 76682

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Central Texas Food Bank at 512-282-2111.

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    Housing4

    Waco

    Housing Authority of the City of Waco

    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
    4400 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX 76710

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

    Mart

    Housing Authority of Mart

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    201 N Main St, Mart, TX 76664

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

    McGregor

    Housing Authority of McGregor

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    301 N Johnson Dr, McGregor, TX 76657

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

    Moody

    Housing Authority of City of Moody

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1310 Avenue E, Moody, TX 76557

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

    Health and dental11

    Waco

    Waco Family Medicine , Bellmead

    Community health center run by Heart of Texas Community Health Center INC. 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
    556 N Loop 340, Waco, TX 76705

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

    Waco

    Waco Family Medicine , Central

    Community health center run by Heart of Texas Community Health Center INC. 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
    1600 Providence Dr, Waco, TX 76707

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

    Waco

    Waco Family Medicine , Elm Avenue

    Community health center run by Heart of Texas Community Health Center INC. 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
    609 Elm Ave, Waco, TX 76704

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

    Waco

    Waco Family Medicine , MacArthur

    Community health center run by Heart of Texas Community Health Center INC. 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
    2201 Macarthur Dr, Waco, TX 76708

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

    Waco

    Waco Family Medicine , Madison Cooper

    Community health center run by Heart of Texas Community Health Center INC. 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
    1610 Providence Dr, Waco, TX 76707

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

    Waco

    Waco Family Medicine , Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Community health center run by Heart of Texas Community Health Center INC. 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
    1911 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704

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

    Waco

    Waco Family Medicine , Tom Oliver S. 18th

    Community health center run by Heart of Texas Community Health Center INC. 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
    1800 Gurley Ln, Waco, TX 76706

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

    Waco

    Waco Family Medicine , West Waco

    Community health center run by Heart of Texas Community Health Center INC. 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
    600 W State Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712

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

    Waco

    Waco Family Medicine, Imperial Drive

    Community health center run by Heart of Texas Community Health Center INC. 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
    6500 Imperial Dr, Waco, TX 76712

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

    McGregor

    Waco Family Medicine , McGregor

    Community health center run by Heart of Texas Community Health Center INC. 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
    500 Johnson Dr, McGregor, TX 76657

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

    Waco

    Mission Waco Free 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
    1226 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701

    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 help1

    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 jobs3

    Waco

    Texas WIC, Waco-Mclennan County Public Health Dept

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

    Hours
    Monday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Saturday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
    Address
    225 W Waco Dr Room 202, Waco, TX 76707
    Mart

    Texas WIC, Mart Clinic

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

    Hours
    Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
    Address
    200 N Pearl St, Mart, TX 76664

    Call first. This is not a permanent office. Call to confirm the days it is open.

    Government offices4

    Waco

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Waco

    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
    612 Austin Ave., Waco, TX 76701

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

    Waco

    Child Support Office (Texas Attorney General), Waco

    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
    801 Austin Ave, Ste 210, Waco, TX 76701

    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 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

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      A listing goes up only after its phone and its address or hours match the organization's own page, or an official list.

    2. 2

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      Each card shows the day we checked it. If sources disagree, we say call first instead of guessing.

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      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Questions people ask

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

    We have confirmed 25 places that can help in McLennan County: Caritas of Waco (Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday...), (254) 753-4593, call first; True Vine Worship Center in Waco (3rd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM), (254) 412-4825, call first; Mart Church of Christ (Thursday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM), (254) 749-3366, call first. 22 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 McLennan County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 4 places that can help in McLennan County: Housing Authority of the City of Waco, (254) 752-0324, call first; Housing Authority of Mart, (254) 752-0324, call first; Housing Authority of McGregor, (254) 840-2276, call first. 1 more is 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 McLennan County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 11 places that can help in McLennan County: Waco Family Medicine , Bellmead, (254) 313-5400, call first; Waco Family Medicine , Central, (254) 313-4200, call first; Waco Family Medicine , Elm Avenue, (254) 313-6900, call first. 8 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 McLennan County, Texas?

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

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

    We have confirmed one place that can help in McLennan 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. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in McLennan County: Texas WIC, South 18Th St Community Clinic in Waco (Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:15 PM), (254) 750-5474, call first; Texas WIC, Waco-Mclennan County Public Health Dept (Monday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to...), (254) 750-5474; Texas WIC, Mart Clinic (Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM), (254) 750-5474, call first. 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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    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.

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    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 Central Texas Food Bank. 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.