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Temple Local Assistance Programs

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

Lone Star Legal Aid, Belton OfficeFree civil legal aid
Websitelonestarlegal.org 
Phone(254) 939-5773, toll-free (800) 234-6606
Address512 South Main, Belton, TX 76513
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to low income residents of Bell County, which includes Temple. Its Belton office handles housing, family, consumer, and benefits cases. Call the number above to apply for help.1

Food

Feed My SheepFree hot meals
Websitefeedmysheeptemple.org 
Phone(254) 239-9863
Address116 W. Ave G, Temple, TX 76504
HoursMonday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Sunday, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Feed My Sheep serves free hot meals seven days a week. Its website currently notes that rent and utility assistance is not available at this time.2

Churches Touching Lives for Christ (CTLC)Food pantry and clothing
Websitectlcministries.org 
Phone(254) 778-6885
Address702 W. Avenue G, Temple, TX 76504
HoursFood distribution Tuesday, 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

CTLC gives out free groceries to East Bell County residents once a month. Bring a photo ID and proof of residence on a first visit if possible. Its clothing ministry is open Thursday mornings from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.3

Social services

Families In CrisisShelter and support for survivors of family violence, sexual assault, and homelessness
Websitefamiliesincrisis.net 
Phone24-hour hotline (888) 799-7233; Temple office (254) 773-7765
AddressShelter addresses are confidential; outreach office in Temple
HoursHotline answered 24 hours a day

Families In Crisis runs emergency shelter in Temple and Killeen, plus counseling, court accompaniment, and rental help. Every service is free, with no income test and no police report required. Call the hotline any time for help.4

The Salvation Army, Bell County CorpsShelter and emergency financial assistance
Websitesouthernusa.salvationarmy.org 
Phone(254) 774-9996
Address419 West Avenue G, Temple, TX 76504
HoursCall for current hours

The Salvation Army runs the McLane Center of Hope shelter in Temple and offers emergency financial help for utilities and rent when grant funds are available. It runs a community food pantry as well.5

Sources & notes

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

Footnotes

  1. Lone Star Legal Aid, Belton Office . ↩

  2. Feed My Sheep, Home page . The phone number above comes from a directory listing, not from the organization’s own website, which lists no phone number. ↩

  3. Churches Touching Lives for Christ, Home page . ↩

  4. Families In Crisis, Home page . ↩

  5. The Salvation Army, Bell County Corps, How We Help  and Contact Us . ↩

  1. Arlington Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  2. Austin Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  3. Bryan Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  4. Corpus Christi Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  5. Dallas Local Assistance Programs, Texas.

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