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Waco Local Assistance Programs

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

Lone Star Legal Aid, Waco OfficeFree civil legal aid
Websitelonestarlegal.org
Phone(254) 756-7944, toll-free (800) 299-5596
Address900 Austin Avenue, 7th Floor, Waco, TX 76701
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to low income residents in McLennan County and nearby counties. Its Waco office handles housing, family, consumer, and benefits cases. Call the number above to apply for help.1

Food

Caritas of WacoFood pantry
Websitecaritas-waco.org
Phone(254) 753-4593
Address300 S 15th St, Waco, TX 76701
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 10:45 AM and 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM

Caritas of Waco runs a client choice food pantry in Waco. Clients can choose groceries that fit their household. Reservations are available online, but walk-ins are welcome during pantry hours. Bring a photo ID and proof of address on a first visit.2

Social services

Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation (EOAC)Community action agency
Websiteeoacwaco.org
Phone(254) 753-0331
Address1800 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710
HoursMonday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; closed Friday and the last five business days of each month

EOAC is the community action agency for McLennan County and eight nearby counties. Its Community Services Department offers utility assistance, weatherization, workforce help, family support, and emergency assistance. Applications can take 60 to 90 days to process.3

The Salvation Army, WacoSocial services and emergency assistance
Websitesouthernusa.salvationarmy.org
Phone(254) 756-7271
Address4721 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76710
HoursCall for current hours

The Salvation Army Social Services office in Waco helps local families in crisis. Call the number above for current hours and to ask about available help.4

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

Footnotes

  1. Lone Star Legal Aid, Waco Office. ↩

  2. Caritas of Waco, Food Assistance. ↩

  3. EOAC, Contact. ↩

  4. The Salvation Army, Waco Corps. ↩

  1. Wichita Falls Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  2. Abilene Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  3. Allen Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  4. Amarillo Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  5. Arlington Local Assistance Programs, Texas.

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