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Pharr Local Assistance Programs

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

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)Free civil legal aid
Websitetrla.org
Phone(956) 996-8752
Address301 South Texas Ave., Mercedes, TX 78570
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 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 ValleyRegional food bank
Websitefoodbankrgv.com
Phone(956) 682-8101
Address724 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM Central; closed 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM for lunch

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 Pharr Resource Center and refers callers to partner pantries near them. Bring a photo ID and proof of address, such as a utility bill, when you visit. 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., Suite B, 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

Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley, 2-1-1 TexasInformation and referral
Websiteccrgv.org
Phone2-1-1, alternate (877) 541-7905
AddressPO Box 182, Weslaco, TX 78599
Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley runs 2-1-1 Texas information and referral for Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties. Dial 2-1-1 any time to reach a trained specialist who can point you to local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs. Calls are free and confidential, with help in more than 90 languages.4

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

Footnotes

  1. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Home page. ↩

  2. Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Emergency Food Assistance Program. ↩

  3. Hidalgo County Community Service Agency, Home page and Rental Assistance. ↩

  4. Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley, Home page. ↩

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

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