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Mission Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Mission, 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 Valley, Mission Resource CenterEmergency food pantry
Websitefoodbankrgv.com
Phone(956) 682-8101
Address115 S. Mayberry St., Mission, TX 78572
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM

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 Mission 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

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.3

Mission Housing AuthorityPublic housing and Section 8 vouchers
Websitemissionha.org
Phone(956) 585-9748
Address1300 E. 8th St., Mission, TX 78572
HoursCall for current hours

The Mission Housing Authority runs public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program, known as Section 8, in Mission. Call the number above to ask about applications and waitlist status.4

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. The Mission ZIP code is given in the UTRGV food resources directory. ↩

  3. Hidalgo County Community Services Agency, Home page and 2025 Application and Instructions. ↩

  4. Mission Housing Authority, Home page. ↩

  1. New Braunfels Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  2. Odessa Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  3. Pasadena Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  4. Pearland Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  5. Plano Local Assistance Programs, Texas.

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