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Travis County, Texas

Free help in Austin, Texas

155 places in Austin, 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 Austin101

Austin

Abiding Love Lutheran Church

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Food pantry: Monday, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Address
7210 Brush Country Rd, Austin, TX 78749

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Austin

APH, Blackland Neighborhood Center

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Food pantry: Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Food pantry: 1st Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
2005 Salina St., Austin, TX 78722

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Austin

APH, East Austin Neighborhood Center

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Food pantry: Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Food pantry: 1st Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
211 Comal Street, Austin, TX 78702

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Austin

APH, Montopolis Neighborhood Center

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Food pantry: Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Food pantry: 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741

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Austin

APH, St. Johns Community Center

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Food pantry: Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Food pantry: 4th Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
7500 Blessing Ave, Austin, TX 78752

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Austin

Delco Activity Center

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
3rd Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
4601 Pecan Brook Dr., Austin, TX 78724

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Austin

El Buen Samaritano

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Food pantry: Friday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Food pantry: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Address
7000 Woodhue Drive, Austin, TX 78745

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Austin

Foundation Communities, Daffodil

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Food pantry: Friday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address
6009 Daffodil Dr., Austin, TX 78744

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Austin

Foundation Communities, Laurel Creek

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Food pantry: Friday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Food pantry: Wednesday, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Address
11704 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78753

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Austin

HACA, Gaston

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Address
1941 Gaston Place, Austin, TX 78723

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Austin

HACA, Lakeside

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Address
85 Trinity St., Austin, TX 78701

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Austin

HACA, Northloop

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Address
2300 W. North Loop, Austin, TX 78756

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Austin

HACA, Thurmond

Food pantry, a Central Texas Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Address
8426 Goldfinch Ct., Austin, TX 78758

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Housing in Austin3

Austin

Austin 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
1124 S Ih 35, Austin, TX 78704

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Austin

Housing Authority of Travis County

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

Hours
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Address
502 E Highland Mall Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

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Health and dental in Austin43

Austin

BMHC

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
6633 E Highway 290, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78723

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Austin

Capital Plaza, MAT Clinic

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
5339 N Interstate 35, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78723

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Austin

Care Connections Clinic

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
3706 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

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Austin

Community First Health Center

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
9301 Hog Eye Rd, Austin, TX 78724

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Austin

CommUnityCare at Balcones Terrace

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
10024 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78759

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Austin

CommUnityCare at Cady Lofts

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
1004 E 39th St, Austin, TX 78751

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Austin

CommUnityCare at Camp Esperanza

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
780 US Highway 183 S, Austin, TX 78741

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Austin

CommUnityCare at Southbridge

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
2711 S Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78741

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Austin

CommUnityCare at Sunrise Church

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
4430 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

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Austin

CommUnityCare Chalmers Court

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702

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Austin

CommUnityCare East Austin

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
211 Comal St, Austin, TX 78702

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Austin

CommUnityCare North Lamar Pediatrics

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
9411 N Lamar Blvd, Ste 120, Austin, TX 78753

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Austin

CommUnityCare Oak Hill

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
8656 W Highway 71, Bldg A, Austin, TX 78735

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Austin

CommUnityCare Riverside Pediatrics

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
2237 E Riverside Dr, Ste 101C, Austin, TX 78741

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Austin

CommUnityCare Rundberg

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
825 E Rundberg Ln, Suite B 1, Austin, TX 78753

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Austin

CommUnityCare Sandra Joy Anderson Community Health and Wellness Center

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
1705 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

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Austin

CommUnityCare South Austin

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

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Austin

CommUnityCare South Brook Pediatrics

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
6425 S Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78744

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Austin

CommUnityCare Southeast Health and Wellness Center

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741

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Austin

CommUnityCare William Cannon

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
6801 S Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78745

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Austin

CommUnityCare, North Central

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758

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Austin

Hancock Health Center

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751

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Austin

Hornsby Bend Health and Wellness Center

Community health center run by Travis County Healthcare District. 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
3700 Gilbert Rd, Austin, TX 78725

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Family, kids and jobs in Austin5

Austin

Texas WIC, Dove Springs Clinic

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

Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Friday, 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Address
5811 Palo Blanco Lane, Austin, TX 78744
Austin

Texas WIC, Far South Clinic

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

Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Friday, 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Address
405 W Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78745
Austin

Texas WIC, Northwest Clinic

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

Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Friday, 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Address
8701 Research Blvd Suite A, Austin, TX 78758

Government offices in Austin3

Austin

Texas HHS Benefits Office, Austin

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
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Address
5451 North IH 35, Suite D, Austin, TX 78723

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Austin

Texas HHS Benefits Office, Austin

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
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Address
7701 Metropolis, Building 12, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78744

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Austin

Child Support Office (Texas Attorney General), Austin Central

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
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Address
5500 East Oltorf Street, Austin, TX 78741

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Attorney General child support office list.Suggest an update

Also helps people in Austin8

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
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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 Austin

Where can I get free food in Austin, Texas?

We have confirmed 101 places that can help in Austin: Abiding Love Lutheran Church (Food pantry: Monday, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM), (512) 892-4041, call first; APH, Blackland Neighborhood Center (Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (512) 972-5790, call first; APH, East Austin Neighborhood Center (Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (512) 972-6650, call first. 98 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 Austin, Texas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Austin: Austin Housing Authority, (512) 477-4488, call first; Housing Authority of Travis County, (512) 854-8245, call first; Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs, (512) 475-3884, 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 find a free or low-cost clinic in Austin, Texas?

We have confirmed 43 places that can help in Austin: BMHC, (512) 978-9015, call first; Capital Plaza, MAT Clinic, (512) 978-9015, call first; Care Connections Clinic, (512) 978-9015, call first. 40 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 Austin, Texas?

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

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

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

We have confirmed 5 places that can help in Austin: Texas WIC, Dove Springs Clinic (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Friday, 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM), (512) 972-4942; Texas WIC, Far South Clinic (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Friday, 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM), (512) 972-4942; Texas WIC, Montopolis Neighborhood Center (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Friday, 9:45 AM to 1:30 PM), (512) 972-4942. 2 more are listed on this page. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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