Lubbock Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Lubbock, Texas that provide food, legal aid and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Texas page.
Legal aid
| Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas | Free civil legal aid |
|---|---|
| Website | legalaidtx.org |
| Lubbock office | 806-763-4557, 1711 Avenue J, Lubbock, TX 79401 |
| Legal Aid Line | 1-888-529-5277 |
| Intake hours | Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Applicants must have a low income and a civil legal matter. Applications are accepted by phone and online. The Lubbock office holds free monthly clinics at St. John’s United Methodist Church and Mae Simmons Community Center, with walk-ins welcome.1
| Family Legal Services of the South Plains | Free family legal help |
|---|---|
| Website | flssouthplains.org |
| Phone | 806-762-2325 |
| Address | 916 Main Street, Suite 301, Lubbock, TX 79401 |
Family Legal Services of the South Plains, formerly the Legal Aid Society of Lubbock, provides free legal help to low-income individuals and families in Lubbock, with a focus on family law and help for victims of domestic violence.2
Food
| South Plains Food Bank | Food bank |
|---|---|
| Website | spfb.org |
| Phone | 806-763-3003 |
| Address | 5605 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lubbock, TX 79404 |
| Hours | Food assistance applications Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; voucher pickup Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM and 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM |
The food bank serves 19 counties in West Texas. Food help starts with an online application on the food bank’s website.3
| Lubbock Dream Center | Food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | lubbockdreamcenter.org |
| Phone | 806-793-3336 |
| Address | 1111 30th Street, Lubbock, TX 79411 |
| Hours | Saturday morning, arrive before 9:00 AM |
The Dream Center gives out food on Saturday mornings, and runs a free clothing closet during the week.4
Social services
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock | Emergency assistance and counseling |
|---|---|
| Website | cclubbock.org |
| Phone | 806-765-8475 |
| Address | 102 Avenue J, Lubbock, TX 79401 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Catholic Charities offers direct client assistance with utilities, food, hygiene items, eye exams and prescriptions, plus free counseling and case management for children and families.5
| Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock | Free help for survivors of domestic abuse |
|---|---|
| Website | wpslubbock.org |
| 24-hour crisis hotline | 806-747-6491 or 1-800-736-6491 |
| Office | 806-748-5292 |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 54089, Lubbock, TX 79453 |
Women’s Protective Services provides emergency shelter, counseling, legal help, and support groups for victims of domestic abuse and their children. The shelter location stays confidential for safety; call the hotline for help.6
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Lubbock office , How to apply and Eligibility . ↩
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Family Legal Services of the South Plains, Home page and About us . ↩
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South Plains Food Bank, Food support and Home page . ↩
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Lubbock Dream Center, Home page . The phone number, street address, and Saturday hours above come from community listings, not the center’s own site; call before visiting to confirm the hours. ↩
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock, Home page . The office hours above come from the June 2025 Lubbock Resource Pocket Pal directory; the charity’s own site does not list office hours. ↩
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Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock, Home page . The mailing address comes from a WomensLaw.org listing; the shelter street address stays confidential. ↩
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- Ada Hu