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Free help in Corpus Christi, Texas

14 places in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi1

Corpus Christi

Casa De Dios- Panrty

Free food giveaway run by the Casa De Dios -Pantry. Arrive at the start time; food is given while supplies last.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
3402 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

Call first. Dates change from month to month. Check FreshTrak for the next date, or call the Casa De Dios -Pantry at 361-887-6291.

Housing in Corpus Christi1

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Housing Authority

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

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
3701 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

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

Health and dental in Corpus Christi7

Corpus Christi

Amistad Community Health Center

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
1533 S Brownlee Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

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

Corpus Christi

Amistad South Side Clinic

Community health center run by Amistad Community Health Center, Incorporated. 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
7017 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

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

Corpus Christi

Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation

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
2882 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

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

Corpus Christi

Compassionate Care

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
1660 South Staples Street, Suite 100, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

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
Corpus Christi

Mission of Mercy

Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income, with dental care. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
2421 Ayers Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

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
Corpus Christi

My Direct Obstetric Care Nonprofit 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
5920 Saratoga Blvd, Suite 450, Corpus Christi, TX 78414

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 Corpus Christi2

Government offices in Corpus Christi3

Corpus Christi

Texas HHS Benefits Office, Corpus Christi

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
5155 Flynn Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

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

Corpus Christi

Texas HHS Benefits Office, Corpus Christi

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
4410 Dillon, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

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

Corpus Christi

Child Support Office (Texas Attorney General), Corpus Christi

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
500 N Shoreline Blvd, Ste 210, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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 Corpus Christi8

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 Corpus Christi

Where can I get free food in Corpus Christi, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Corpus Christi: Casa De Dios- Panrty, (361) 887-6291. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Corpus Christi, Texas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi Housing Authority, (361) 889-3300. 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 Corpus Christi, Texas?

We have confirmed 7 places that can help in Corpus Christi: Amistad Community Health Center, (361) 884-2242, call first; Amistad South Side Clinic, (361) 994-7255, call first; Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, (361) 814-2001, call first. 4 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 Corpus Christi, Texas?

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

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

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

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Corpus Christi: Texas WIC, Corpus Christi-Nueces Co Public Health District (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 3:30 AM to 4:00 AM), (361) 826-1355; Texas WIC, DCH-of Corpus Christi (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (361) 694-6767. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Something missing, or out of date?

If you run a pantry or program, or saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.