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Odessa Local Assistance Programs

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

Legal Aid of NorthWest TexasFree civil legal aid
Websitelegalaidtx.org
Odessa office432-332-1207, 620 North Grant Avenue, Suite 410, Odessa, TX 79761
Legal Aid Line1-888-529-5277
HoursMonday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas provides free civil legal help to low-income residents in 114 counties across North and West Texas. The Odessa office serves Andrews, Crane, Ector, Loving, Ward and Winkler counties, and holds free legal clinics at its Odessa office. Apply by phone or through the Legal Aid Line.1

Food

West Texas Food BankRegional food bank
Websitewtxfoodbank.org
Phone432-580-6333
Address411 South Pagewood Avenue, Odessa, TX 79761
HoursIn-house pantry distributions ended January 1, 2026; call for partner agency and mobile distribution information

The food bank supplies more than 100 partner agencies across 19 West Texas counties, plus mobile distributions for communities without a nearby partner agency. It no longer hands out food at its Odessa warehouse, and its help page directs people to partner pantries and outreach locations instead. Call the food bank or dial 211 to find a current distribution near you.2

Permian Basin Mission CenterFood pantry and emergency help
Websitepermianbasinmission.org
Phone432-337-0554
Address208 Adams Avenue, Odessa, TX 79761
HoursFood pantry Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM; office Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

The mission center gives out free food boxes to qualifying families in the Permian Basin, plus free clothing, help with rent and utility bills, and basic household necessities. Bring a photo ID, proof of address and income verification when you apply for help.3

Social services

The Salvation Army of OdessaEmergency shelter, food and financial help
Websitesouthernusa.salvationarmy.org
Phone432-332-0738
Address810 East 11th Street, Odessa, TX 79761
HoursMonday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Salvation Army in Odessa runs an emergency shelter and a soup kitchen, with a food pantry and case managers who can help with rent, utilities and other urgent needs. Its family services office is at 810 East 11th Street.4

Crisis Center of West TexasFree help for survivors of domestic and sexual violence
Websiteccwtx.org
24-hour crisis hotline1-866-627-4747
Office432-333-2527
Address910-B South Grant Avenue, Odessa, TX 79761

The Crisis Center of West Texas serves adult survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their minor children in nine Permian Basin counties. Its free services include emergency shelter, counseling, case management, legal advocacy and a 24-hour crisis hotline. The shelter location stays confidential for safety; call the hotline for help.5

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

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Locations and Home page. The office hours above come from listings, not the organization’s own site; call before visiting to confirm the hours. ↩

  2. West Texas Food Bank, Get help and Home page. ↩

  3. Permian Basin Mission Center, Contact and Home page. ↩

  4. The Salvation Army, Odessa. The office hours above come from listings; the Salvation Army’s own Odessa page does not publish office hours. ↩

  5. Crisis Center of West Texas, Contact and Home page. ↩

  1. Pasadena Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  2. Pearland Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  3. Plano Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  4. Richardson Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  5. Round Rock Local Assistance Programs, Texas.

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