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Pasadena Local Assistance Programs

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

Lone Star Legal AidFree civil legal aid
Websitelonestarlegal.org
Phone713-652-0077
Toll-free(800) 733-8394
Address1415 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002

Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of the Houston area, including Pasadena, in matters such as housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer debt. Clients must meet financial and legal status eligibility requirements. Applications are accepted online and by phone.1

The Bridge Over Troubled WatersCrisis help and legal advocacy
Websitetbotw.org
Phone713-472-0753
Hotline(713) 473-2801
Address3811 Allen-Genoa Road, Pasadena, TX 77504
HoursCall for office hours; hotline is answered 24 hours

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters helps survivors of domestic and sexual violence with emergency shelter, counseling, case management, housing help, and legal advocacy, including help with protective orders. Its Pasadena office is at 3811 Allen-Genoa Road. Call the hotline any time for crisis help.2

Food

Pasadena Community MinistriesFood pantry and clothing
Websitepcm-texas.org
Phone713-477-4336
Address2301 South Houston Road, Pasadena, TX 77502
HoursTuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; first Saturday of each month, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Pasadena Community Ministries gives food and clothing to people in need in Pasadena and Deer Park. Clients may receive services one time per month, for the household. It does not provide help with rent or utilities.3

Houston Food BankRegional food bank
Websitehoustonfoodbank.org
Phone713-223-3700
Address535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
HoursCall for hours; food distribution varies by partner site

The Houston Food Bank is the regional food bank for the Houston area, including Pasadena. It supplies food through partner pantries and meal programs across 18 counties. Call to find a pantry near you.4

Social services

BakerRipley Pasadena CampusCommunity center and social services
Websitebakerripley.org
Phone713-944-9186
Address720 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77504
HoursMonday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

BakerRipley Pasadena Campus offers adult education, GED classes, English classes, job training, immigration and citizenship help, tax preparation, and utility assistance. A food fair runs on the first Tuesday of each month from 8 AM to 11 AM.5

The Salvation Army East Harris CountySocial services and food pantry
Websitesalvationarmyhouston.org
Phone713-378-0020
Address2732 Cherry Brook Lane, Pasadena, TX 77502
HoursCall for hours

The Salvation Army East Harris County center is a neighborhood hub for social services, worship, and community programming. It offers a food pantry, financial assistance when funding is available, daily community meals, and Meals on Wheels.6

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

Footnotes

  1. Lone Star Legal Aid, Home page. ↩

  2. The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Home page. ↩

  3. Pasadena Community Ministries, About Us. Pantry hours are from the Harris County Public Health November 2026 Community Resource List, not from the PCM site. ↩

  4. Houston Food Bank, Home page. The address and phone number are corroborated by the Feeding Texas food bank directory. ↩

  5. BakerRipley, Pasadena Campus. ↩

  6. The Salvation Army, Community Centers. The phone number and the food pantry, meal, and financial assistance details are from the Pasadena ISD Community Resource Directory, not from the Salvation Army site. ↩

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

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