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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 meals17

    Sinton

    Sacred Heart Church, Sinton

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Distribution Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday Of Each Month. Wednesday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    906 E. Sinton, Sinton, TX 78387

    Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Sinton

    First United Methodist -Sinton

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Distribution every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Tuesday, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Also: Distribution is Every 3rd Tuesday. Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    405 W. Sinton St ., Sinton, TX 78387

    Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Taft

    Taft- FUMC Food Box (Kiva Hut) San Patricio Wide

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    San Patricio County Wide Pantry. Monday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    402 Park St., Taft, TX 78390

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Coastal Bend Food Bank at 361-887-6291.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Taft

    First Baptist Church, Taft

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Distribution 2nd Wednesday of each month. Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    420 Green Avenue, Taft, TX 78390

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Coastal Bend Food Bank at 361-887-6291.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Taft

    Reaching Our Neighbors Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
    Address
    402 Park St., Taft, TX 78390

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Coastal Bend Food Bank at 361-887-6291.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Aransas Pass

    Tri-County Christian Service Center

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Serves communities of Aransas Pass & Ingleside. Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    323 N. 7th Street, Aransas Pass, TX 78336

    Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Aransas Pass

    St. Mary's Star of the Sea- Works of Mercy

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Serving the community of Aransas Pass Only. Open 2nd Friday of each month. Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    342 South Rife St., Aransas Pass, TX 78336

    Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Ingleside

    Ingleside United Methodist Church Pantry

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Distribution is every 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month. Thursday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    2572 Church St., Ingleside, TX 78362

    Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Ingleside

    Our Lady of Assumption

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Distribution every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Wednesday, 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    2414 S. Main St., Ingleside, TX 78362

    Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Portland

    Salvation Army-Portland

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Countywide Pantry Serves All San Patricio County Residents. Please Note:. Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    205 7th Street, Portland, TX 78374

    Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Mathis

    Sacred Heart Church

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Distribution every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    217 W. San Patricio, Mathis, TX 78368

    Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Odem

    Odem Fellowship Pantry- Methodist

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Distribution every 4th Saturday of each month during the months of April July. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    1301 Haisley, Odem, TX 78370

    Call first. Hours come from the Coastal Bend Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
    Odem

    Odem Fellowship Pantry- First Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Coastal Bend Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Distribution is during the months of August November every 4th Saturday. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    307 W. Turner, Odem, TX 78370

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Coastal Bend Food Bank at 361-887-6291.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Coastal Bend Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update

    Utility bills and rent help1

    Countywide

    Community Action Corporation of South Texas

    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
    204 E 1st St, Alice, TX 78332

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update

    Housing12

    Sinton

    Sinton 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
    900 Harvill, Sinton, TX 78387

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

    Aransas Pass

    Aransas Pass 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
    254 N 13th St, Aransas Pass, TX 78336

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

    Gregory

    Gregory 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
    , Gregory, TX 78359

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

    Ingleside

    Ingleside Housing Authority

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

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2322 1st St, Ingleside, TX 78362

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

    Mathis

    Mathis 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
    300 W Fulton St, Mathis, TX 78368

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

    Odem

    Odem Housing Authority

    Public housing authority: rent help for households with low income through public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). Waiting lists are common, so call to ask what is open.

    Hours
    Please call for hours

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
    Taft

    Taft Housing Authority

    Public housing authority: rent help for households with low income through public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). Waiting lists are common, so call to ask what is open.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    223 Avenue C, Taft, TX 78390

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
    Countywide

    USDA Rural Development - Alice

    Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2287 N Texas Blvd Ste 1, Alice, TX 78332

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
    Countywide

    Aging and Disability Resource Center of Coastal Bend

    Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2910 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
    Countywide

    City of Corpus Christi Neighborhood Services

    Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1201 Leopard St 2nd Fl, Corpus Christi, TX 78469

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
    Countywide

    Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living

    Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3462 S. Alameda St., Corpus Christi, TX 78411

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update
    Countywide

    US Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Rent help for households with low income, listed by the state housing agency for this county. Call to ask what help is open now and who qualifies.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    451 7th Street Sw, Washington, TX 20410

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Help for Texans).Suggest an update

    Health and dental3

    Sinton

    Community Action Health Center Sinton

    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
    621 E Sinton St, Sinton, TX 78387

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

    Sinton

    Community Action Pediatric Center Sinton

    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
    1133 E Sinton St, Sinton, TX 78387

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

    Aransas Pass

    Amistad Health Aransas Pass Suite 3

    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
    1711 W Wheeler Ave, Aransas Pass, TX 78336

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

    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 jobs5

    Government offices4

    Aransas Pass

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Aransas Pass

    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
    524 S Commercial St, Aransas Pass, TX 78336

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

    Sinton

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Sinton

    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
    1115 E Sinton St, Sinton, TX 78387

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

    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

    How HelpByState works

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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.

    3. 3

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

    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in San Patricio County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in San Patricio County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 17 places that can help in San Patricio County: Sacred Heart Church, Sinton (Distribution Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday Of Each Month. Wednesday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM), (361) 364-1768, call first; First United Methodist -Sinton (Distribution every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Tuesday, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM), (361) 364-2031, call first; Taft- FUMC Food Box (Kiva Hut) San Patricio Wide (San Patricio County Wide Pantry. Monday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM), call first. 14 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 San Patricio County, Texas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in San Patricio County: Community Action Corporation of South Texas, (361) 664-0145. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in San Patricio County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 12 places that can help in San Patricio County: Sinton Housing Authority, (361) 364-1901, call first; Aransas Pass Housing Authority, (361) 758-3032, call first; Gregory Housing Authority, (361) 643-5014, call first. 9 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 San Patricio County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in San Patricio County: Community Action Health Center Sinton, (361) 364-4486, call first; Community Action Pediatric Center Sinton, (361) 364-4486, call first; Amistad Health Aransas Pass Suite 3, (361) 886-3025, 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 San Patricio County, Texas?

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

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

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

    We have confirmed 5 places that can help in San Patricio County: Texas WIC, San Patricio County Sinton Clinic (Monday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (361) 587-3510; Texas WIC, San Patricio County Aransas Pass Clinic (Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM), (361) 758-2102; Texas WIC, San Patricio County Ingleside Clinic (Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM), (361) 776-3819. 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.

    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.