New Braunfels Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in New Braunfels, Texas that provide food, legal aid and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Texas page.
Legal aid
| Texas RioGrande Legal Aid | Free civil legal aid |
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| Website | trla.org |
| Hotline | 1-888-988-9996 |
| San Antonio office | 9501 Console Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229 |
| Hotline hours | Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
New Braunfels has no Texas RioGrande Legal Aid office of its own. The nearest office is in San Antonio, and the legal aid provider for Comal County is Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. It provides free civil legal help to low-income residents. Call the hotline to apply.1
Food
| New Braunfels Food Bank | Client-choice food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | nbfoodbank.org |
| Phone | 830-327-6000 |
| Address | 1620 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Pantry hours | Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Appointments required. |
The New Braunfels Food Bank runs a client-choice pantry where households pick out their own groceries. Each household may visit once every four weeks, and appointments are required. First-time visitors can register in person during new neighbor intake hours. The food bank is an affiliate of the San Antonio Food Bank.2
| SOS Food Bank | Emergency food and monthly food allotments |
|---|---|
| Website | sosnb.org |
| Phone | (830) 629-3663 |
| Address | 256 W. Merriweather St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for bread pickup only |
SOS Food Bank, also known as the Spirit of Sharing Food Bank, gives emergency food and monthly food allotments to families in New Braunfels. It is run by local churches and civic groups, with donated food and volunteer labor.3
Social services
| Community Council of South Central Texas | Utility assistance and community services |
|---|---|
| Website | ccsct.org |
| Phone | (830) 625-6268 |
| Address | 111 W. San Antonio St., Ste. 210-3, New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Appointments | Call to schedule an appointment |
The Community Council of South Central Texas is the community action agency for Comal County. Its New Braunfels office takes applications for utility assistance, with priority for households with the lowest income and the highest energy costs. Applicants must bring proof of income, identity, and utility bills, and must schedule an appointment.4
| The Salvation Army of New Braunfels | Emergency help and seasonal programs |
|---|---|
| Website | salvationarmy.org |
| Phone | 830-608-9129 |
| Address | 617 Elliot Knox Blvd., New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Hours | Call for hours |
The Salvation Army of New Braunfels offers emergency help to Comal County residents, including food distributions, clothing vouchers, and seasonal programs. Call first to confirm current programs and hours, as availability changes with funding and season.5
Footnotes
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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Offices. Service area includes Comal County: Texas Legal Services Center, LSC Legal Aid Map. ↩
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New Braunfels Food Bank, Food Assistance. ↩
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Community Council of South Central Texas, Utility Assistance. ↩
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The Salvation Army of New Braunfels, Contact Us. ↩
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