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McLennan County, Texas

Free help in Waco, Texas

31 places in Waco, 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 Waco16

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.

Housing in Waco1

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.

Health and dental in Waco10

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
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Address
556 N Loop 340, Waco, TX 76705

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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
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Address
1600 Providence Dr, Waco, TX 76707

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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
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Address
609 Elm Ave, Waco, TX 76704

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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
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Address
2201 Macarthur Dr, Waco, TX 76708

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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
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Address
1610 Providence Dr, Waco, TX 76707

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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
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Address
1911 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704

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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
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Address
1800 Gurley Ln, Waco, TX 76706

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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
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Address
600 W State Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712

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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
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Address
6500 Imperial Dr, Waco, TX 76712

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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

Family, kids and jobs in Waco2

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

Government offices in Waco2

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

Also helps people in Waco8

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 Waco

Where can I get free food in Waco, Texas?

We have confirmed 16 places that can help in Waco: 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 (3rd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM), (254) 412-4825, call first; Acts Storehouse (Sunday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM), call first. 13 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 Waco, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Waco: Housing Authority of the City of Waco, (254) 752-0324. 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 Waco, Texas?

We have confirmed 10 places that can help in Waco: 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. 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 with addiction or mental health in Waco, Texas?

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

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

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

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Waco: Texas WIC, South 18Th St Community Clinic (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. 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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