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Abilene Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Abilene, Texas that provide food, legal aid and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Texas page.

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Abilene OfficeFree civil legal aid
Websitelegalaidtx.org
Phone(325) 677-8591, toll-free (800) 933-8591
Address500 Chestnut St., Ste. 901, Abilene, TX 79602
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas provides free civil legal help to low income residents across North and West Texas, including Abilene. Its Abilene office handles housing, family, consumer, and benefits cases. Call the number above to apply for help.1

Food

Food Bank of West Central TexasFood bank for West Central Texas
Websitefbwct.org
Phone(325) 695-6311
Address5505 N. 1st St., Abilene, TX 79603
HoursCall for current hours

The Food Bank of West Central Texas collects donated food and moves it to families across a 13-county region through partner agencies, mobile pantries, and pop-up pantries. It helps people apply for SNAP and runs weekend meal programs for children.2

Highland Food PantryClient-choice food pantry
Websitehighlandchurch.org
Phone(325) 673-1234
Address701 Walnut St., Abilene, TX 79601
HoursMonday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM; Thursday, 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM; Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

The Highland Food Pantry is a client-choice pantry, which means shoppers pick their own groceries from stocked shelves, including fresh produce when available. Households must meet USDA income rules or qualify under an emergency crisis status, and may receive groceries once every two months.3

Social services

The Salvation Army, Abilene CorpsShelter, meals, and emergency help
Websitesalvationarmyusa.org
Phone(325) 677-1408
Address1726 Butternut St., Abilene, TX 79602
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed for lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

The Salvation Army of Abilene offers shelter, meals, and seasonal help for families in need. Its Butternut Street corps is the main local office. Call ahead to confirm current services.4

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Locations. Hours rest on directory listings; the locations page lists the Abilene address and phone numbers. ↩

  2. Food Bank of West Central Texas, Home page. ↩

  3. Highland Church of Christ, Food Pantry. ↩

  4. The Salvation Army, Contact Us, Abilene Corps. Program details rest on directory listings; the contact page confirms the address, phone, and hours. ↩

  1. Allen Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  2. Amarillo Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  3. Arlington Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  4. Austin Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  5. Beaumont Local Assistance Programs, Texas.

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