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Arlington Local Assistance Programs

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

Legal Aid of NorthWest TexasFree civil legal aid
Websitelegalaidtx.org 
Legal Aid Line1-888-529-5277
Fort Worth office817-336-3943, 600 East Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Fort Worth office hoursMonday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Arlington has no Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas office of its own. The nearest office is in Fort Worth. Applicants must have a low income and a civil legal matter. Applications are accepted by phone and online.1

Food

Arlington CharitiesFood pantry
Websitearlingtoncharities.org 
Phone817-275-1511
Address811 Secretary Drive, Arlington, TX 76015
HoursBy appointment, Monday through Friday

Arlington Charities is the largest provider of supplemental food in Arlington. Groceries are given by appointment, once a month per household. Call for a same-day appointment. The pantry serves Arlington residents, the Tarrant County part of Grand Prairie, and Kennedale.2

Mission ArlingtonFood, clothing, furniture, and emergency financial help
Websitemissionarlington.org 
Phone817-277-6620
Address210 W. South Street, Arlington, TX 76010
Emergency assistance hoursMonday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Mission Arlington provides food, clothing, furniture, and emergency financial help. Every service is free of charge, and no appointment is needed for emergency assistance.3

Social services

Arlington Urban MinistriesEmergency rent and utility assistance
Websitearlingtonurbanministries.org 
Phone817-861-8585
Address915 W. Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX 76013
ApplicationsApplications open every Thursday at 4:00 PM

Arlington Urban Ministries provides emergency financial help with rent and utilities for Arlington residents in crisis. The ministry moved to 915 W. Mitchell Street in May 2026. Older listings still show the former 701 Dugan Street address.4

Arlington Life ShelterShelter and case management for people facing homelessness
Websitearlingtonlifeshelter.org 
Phone817-548-9885
Address325 W. Division Street, Arlington, TX 76011
Intake hoursMonday through Friday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Arlington Life Shelter provides shelter, meals, case management, and employment programs for men, women, and families facing homelessness. It is a program shelter, not an emergency shelter, and residents work toward self-sufficiency. Call the main number, extension 3301, with questions about staying there.5

Sources & notes

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

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Locations , How to apply  and Eligibility . ↩

  2. Arlington Charities, Home page  and Get groceries . Same-day appointments: Arlington ISD, Community Resource Directory . ↩

  3. Mission Arlington, Home page  and Services we provide . ↩

  4. Arlington Urban Ministries, Home page . New location: City of Arlington, Arlington Urban Ministries, Celebrating 25 Years, Opens New Location . ↩

  5. Arlington Life Shelter, Staying at Arlington Life Shelter  and Programs and services . ↩

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