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Waller County, Texas

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23 places

    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

    Food pantries and meals8

    Brookshire

    Brookshire-Pattison Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    531 FM 359 S, Brookshire, TX 77423

    Call first. Hours come from the Houston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Hempstead

    House of Help Hempstead

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    716 1st St, Hempstead, TX 77445

    Call first. Hours come from the Houston Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Brookshire

    The Hangar Unity Center

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Saturday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    4010 4th St, Brookshire, TX 77423

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700.

    Hempstead

    Park at Clear Creek

    Food pantry, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    111 Clear Creek St, Hempstead, TX 77445

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700.

    Hempstead

    Waller County Library

    Free meals, a Houston Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
    Address
    2331 11th St., Hempstead, TX 77445

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700.

    Waller

    CY- Hope

    Free meals, a Houston Food Bank partner. Children ages 1, 18 are eligible to receive meals. No registration or identification is required. Meals must be consumed on-site in a congregate setting.

    Hours
    Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
    Address
    1210 A Street STE G, Waller, TX 77429

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700.

    Brookshire

    AccessHealth Brookshire

    Free meals, a Houston Food Bank partner. Children ages 1, 18 are eligible to receive meals. No registration, proof of income, or identification is required. Meals must be consumed on-site in a congregate setting.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    533 FM 359 S, Brookshire, TX 77423

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700.

    Health and dental3

    Brookshire

    Brookshire Center

    Community health center run by Fort Bend Family Health Center, INC. 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
    533 FM 359 Rd S, Brookshire, TX 77423

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

    Hempstead

    HealthPoint Hempstead

    Community health center run by Brazos Valley Community Action Agency, INC.. 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
    215 Fm 1488 Rd, Hempstead, TX 77445

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

    Waller

    TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries, Waller

    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
    1613 Key Street, Waller, TX 77484

    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

    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 jobs2

    Brookshire

    Texas WIC, Brookshire clinic

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

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:45 PM to 5:45 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
    Address
    531 FM 359 S, Brookshire, TX 77423
    Hempstead

    Texas WIC, Hempstead Clinic

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

    Hours
    Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    1737 13th Street, Hempstead, TX 77445

    Government offices3

    Hempstead

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Hempstead

    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
    22581 Mack Washington Lane, Hempstead, TX 77445

    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

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    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Waller County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 8 places that can help in Waller County: Brookshire-Pattison Food Pantry (Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM), (281) 822-4200, call first; United Way, Waller County Center in Brookshire (1st Monday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (281) 822-4200, call first; House of Help Hempstead (Food pantry: 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM), (979) 826-4445, call first. 5 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 Waller County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Waller County: Brookshire Center, (281) 342-4530, call first; HealthPoint Hempstead, (979) 595-1700, call first; TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries, Waller, (281) 357-0747, 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 Waller County, Texas?

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

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

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

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Waller County: Texas WIC, Brookshire clinic (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:45...), (281) 822-4242; Texas WIC, Hempstead Clinic (Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00...), (979) 557-2860. 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 Houston Food Bank. 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.