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Port Arthur Local Assistance Programs

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

Lone Star Legal Aid, Beaumont OfficeFree civil legal aid
Websitelonestarlegal.org
Phone(409) 835-4971, toll-free (800) 365-1861
Address1965 Park Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to low income residents of Hardin, Jefferson, Liberty, and Orange counties. Its Beaumont office handles housing, family, consumer, and benefits cases. Intake hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, with emergency intakes accepted during all office hours.1

Jefferson County Bar Association, Veterans Legal InitiativeFree civil legal aid for veterans
Websitejcba.org
Phone(409) 839-2332
AddressServes Jefferson County; contact by phone or email
HoursCall for current hours

The Veterans Legal Initiative provides free basic civil legal services to United States veterans in Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, Liberty, and Chambers counties, and to spouses of deceased veterans. Pro bono attorneys take cases for veterans who meet the income guidelines, which allow income up to 200 percent above the poverty level. Contact the program at (409) 839-2332 or veteran@jcba.org.2

Food

Hospitality Center, Catholic Charities of Southeast TexasHot meals
Websitecatholiccharitiesbmt.org
Phone1-888-982-4842
Address3959 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642
HoursHot meal served every day; call for serving time

The Hospitality Center in Port Arthur serves a freshly prepared hot meal every day of the year. Guests eat in a clean and comfortable dining room. Call ahead to confirm the serving time.3

Southeast Texas Food BankFood bank and pantry referrals
Websitesetxfoodbank.org
Phone(409) 839-8777, toll-free (844) 356-9084
Address3845 S. ML King Jr. Parkway, Beaumont, TX 77705
HoursCall for current hours

The Southeast Texas Food Bank serves eight Southeast Texas counties, including Jefferson County, through partner agencies. Call the food bank to find the nearest food pantry or other source of emergency food.4

Social services

Family Services of Southeast TexasDomestic violence and sexual assault services
Websitewestrengthenfamilies.org
Phone(409) 833-2668; 24-hour hotline (409) 832-7575 or 1-800-621-8882
Address3550 Fannin Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
HoursWalk-in crisis help Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Family Services of Southeast Texas runs a 24-hour hotline and a safe house for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, with free counseling for adults, youth, and children. Its legal advocates help clients obtain protective orders and apply for Crime Victims’ Compensation, and its case managers help with safety planning, housing, and referrals. Survivors in Port Arthur can call the hotline or visit the Beaumont office for walk-in help.5

Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, Port Arthur CenterJob search, training, and child care help
Websitesetworks.org
Phone(409) 962-1236, toll-free 1-877-834-5627
Address4680 FM 365, Port Arthur, TX 77642
HoursCall for current hours

The Port Arthur Workforce Center helps residents search for jobs, plan careers, and train for new fields. It also helps families find child care and helps young adults ages 16 to 24 plan for work and education. Call the center or the toll-free line for current hours.6

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

Footnotes

  1. Lone Star Legal Aid, Beaumont Office. ↩

  2. Jefferson County Bar Association, Veterans Legal Initiative. ↩

  3. Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Home page. Address and daily hot meal are from the home page. Phone is from the organization’s own Hospitality Center program sheet. ↩

  4. Southeast Texas Food Bank, Home page and Jefferson County Food Assistance. ↩

  5. Family Services of Southeast Texas, Home page. ↩

  6. Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, Home page. ↩

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