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Laredo Local Assistance Programs

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

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)Free civil legal aid
Websitetrla.org 
Laredo office(956) 489-5099, 1702 Convent Ave., Laredo, TX 78040
Toll-free(833) 329-8752
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 Webb County. Call the Laredo office number above to apply for help.1

Food

South Texas Food BankFood bank
Websitesouthtexasfoodbank.org 
Phone(956) 726-3120
Address2121 Jefferson St., Laredo, TX 78040

The food bank supplies partner food pantries across eight South Texas counties. Its website has a distribution schedule and an agency finder. Distribution times vary by partner agency. Call the number above for the current schedule and for emergency food packages.2

Social services

Bethany House of LaredoEmergency shelter and meals
Websitebethanyhouseoflaredo.org 
Phone(956) 722-4152
Address817 Hidalgo St., Laredo, TX 78040
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Bethany House serves hot meals to anyone who walks in and provides short term shelter for men and women facing homelessness. Its mission is to feed the hungry and shelter the homeless.3

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

Footnotes

  1. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Offices  and Laredo Branch Criminal Record Relief Clinic . ↩

  2. South Texas Food Bank, Home page  and 2021 federal tax return . ↩

  3. Bethany House of Laredo, Home page . ↩

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