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Must be verified as homeless thru Agency Interview. Monday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Address
513 Sam Rankin, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.
Free food or meals, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.
Hours
Must sign up at 1919 Leopard before each meal service see times below. Lunch 8 AM to 12 PM. Monday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Tuesday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Wednesday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Thursday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Address
1927 Leopard, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Coastal Bend Food Bank at 361-887-6291.
Distribution Every Tuesday . CORPUS CHRISTI ONLY. Tuesday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Also: Walk In Only Distribution. Every 2nd & 4th Friday of each month 3 PM. Friday, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Address
3402 Ayers, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.
HOURS OF OPERATION. EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY While Supplies Last. Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address
4015 Mac Arthur, Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.
Distribution every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Monday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address
4650 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Coastal Bend Food Bank at 361-887-6291.
Mobile Distribution every 2nd Tuesday of each month. Please contact us at 361.887.6291 to Pre Register Prior to Distribution. Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Address
5442 Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.
Helps households with low income pay electric, gas and water bills, including shutoff notices, through the federal energy assistance program (LIHEAP). Call to ask when applications open and what papers to bring.
Hours
Please call for hours
Address
101 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.
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
Please call for hours
Address
7017 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.
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
Please call for hours
Address
710 E Main Ave, Robstown, TX 78380
Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.
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.
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748.
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.
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
Free civil legal help for people with low income, funded by the federal Legal Services Corporation: evictions and housing, family law and protective orders, public benefits, consumer debt and more. Call or apply online; they will tell you if they can take your case.
Hours
Please call for hours
Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.
Free legal advice by phone from Texas Legal Services Center attorneys. Advice on Medicaid, Medicare and long-term care is open to all callers. Estate planning and consumer problems, such as debt collection, are for people 60 or older. Advice only: they cannot write documents, negotiate or go to court.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 800-622-2520 and choose option 3
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.
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.
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.
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
1470 Highway 44, Robstown, TX 78380
Call first. Office hours are not listed on the state office finder. Call first, or apply online any time.
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.
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.
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.
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Help is closer than you think in Nueces County
Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.
Questions people ask
Where can I get free food in Nueces County, Texas?
We have confirmed 30 places that can help in Nueces County: Casa De Dios- Panrty in Corpus Christi, (361) 887-6291, call first; Oveal Williams Senior Center in Corpus Christi (Senior Feeding), (361) 826-2305, call first; Mother Teresa Shelter in Corpus Christi (Must be verified as homeless thru Agency Interview. Monday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM), (361) 883-7372, call first. 27 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 paying rent or a utility bill in Nueces County, Texas?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Nueces County: Nueces County Community Action Agency in Corpus Christi, (361) 883-7201. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Nueces County, Texas?
We have confirmed 7 places that can help in Nueces County: Corpus Christi Housing Authority, (361) 889-3300, call first; Robstown Housing Authority, (361) 387-4525, call first; City of Corpus Christi Neighborhood Services, (361) 826-3014, 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 find a free or low-cost clinic in Nueces County, Texas?
We have confirmed 9 places that can help in Nueces County: Amistad Community Health Center in Corpus Christi, (361) 884-2242, call first; Amistad South Side Clinic in Corpus Christi, (361) 994-7255, call first; Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation in Corpus Christi, (361) 814-2001, call first. 6 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 Nueces County, Texas?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Nueces 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 Nueces County, Texas?
We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Nueces 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 Nueces County, Texas?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Nueces County: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, (956) 996-8752, call first; 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. 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 WIC, jobs or parenting in Nueces County, Texas?
We have confirmed 7 places that can help in Nueces County: 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; Texas WIC, Annaville-Hilltop Community Center in Robstown (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (361) 242-2458. 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.
Is HelpByState free to use?
Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.
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.
Is this the same as 2-1-1?
No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.
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 Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator. 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.