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Edinburg Local Assistance Programs

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

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA), Edinburg OfficeFree civil legal aid
Websitetrla.org
Phone(956) 996-8752, toll-free (833) 329-8752
Address316 South Closner Blvd., Edinburg, TX 78539
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central

TRLA provides free civil legal services to low income residents in 68 Southwest Texas counties, including Hidalgo County. Call the number above to apply for help.1

Food

Food Bank of the Rio Grande ValleyRegional food bank
Websitefoodbankrgv.com
Phone(956) 682-8101
Address724 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577
HoursCall for current hours

The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is the regional food bank for Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties. It runs an emergency food pantry at its Pharr Resource Center and refers callers to partner pantries near them. Call the number above and select option 2 for a referral or for emergency food.2

DHR Health Food PantryFree groceries
Websitedhrhealth.com
Phone(956) 362-2050
Address101 Paseo Del Prado Ave., Edinburg, TX 78539
HoursCall to schedule an appointment

The DHR Health Food Pantry gives free groceries to eligible individuals and families in the community. Call the number above to schedule an appointment before you visit.3

Social services

Hidalgo County Community Services AgencyUtility, family support, and emergency help
Websitehidalgocsa.org
Phone(956) 383-6240
Address2524 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg, TX 78541
HoursCall for current hours

Hidalgo County Community Services Agency is the county community action agency. It offers utility assistance for electric and gas bills, family support case management, emergency services, and veteran assistance to Hidalgo County residents. Funding is limited, and applications are taken in person. Call the number above to ask about current openings.4

Edinburg Housing AuthorityPublic housing and Section 8 vouchers
Websiteedinburgha.org
Phone(956) 383-3839
Address910 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539
HoursCall for current hours

The Edinburg Housing Authority runs public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program, known as Section 8, in Edinburg. Call the number above to ask about applications and waitlist status.5

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

Footnotes

  1. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Offices. ↩

  2. Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Emergency Food Assistance Program. ↩

  3. DHR Health, Food Pantry. ↩

  4. Hidalgo County Community Services Agency, Home page and 2026 Application and Instructions. ↩

  5. Edinburg Housing Authority, Home page. ↩

  1. El Paso Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  2. Fort Worth Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  3. Frisco Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  4. Garland Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  5. Georgetown Local Assistance Programs, Texas.

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