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Food Acts Church - Storehouse Food pantry – open 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm 254-759-1800

300 S 13th St
Waco, TX 76701

Food Acts Church - Sunday Night Dinner Feeding site – Sundays at 5 pm 254-759-1800 300 S 13th St
Waco, TX 76701
Legal Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children Crisis intervention, case management, counseling, support groups, child fatality review team, community education, family enrichment groups 254-752-9330 3312 Hillcrest Dr
Waco, TX 76708
Crisis, Family Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children - Crisis Line Crisis or emergency hotline – sexual assault or other violent crimes 254-752-7233 or 888-867-7233 3312 Hillcrest Dr
Waco, TX 76708
Family, Legal American Gateways Immigration legal services, including visas (T and U), VAWA services, representation before the San Antonio Immigration Court, permanent residency and Naturalization, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and family-based petitions 254-230-0382 2323 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Food Antioch Church - Shepherd's Heart Mobile food distribution, food pantry 254-754-0386 505 N 20th St
Waco, TX 76706
Family, Legal, Physical Fitness, Public Benefits Assistance Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas Free health and wellness programs for seniors; benefits advising, legal assistance, caregiver support, companion services 254-770-2330 2180 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
Legal Baylor Law Immigration Clinic Immigration legal services 254-710-4244 1114 S University Parks Dr
Waco, TX 76798
Health Coverage Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Health insurance plans 512-349-4870 9442 N Capital of TX Hwy
Arboretum Plaza Two, Ste 500
Austin, TX 78759
Financial Assistance, Food, Substance Misuse Bosque Valley Food Pantry Food pantry, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, financial assistance 254-932-6637 304 S 4th St
Valley Mills, TX 76689
Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health, Physical Fitness, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Substance Misuse, Social Connection Brazos Recovery Supervised medical detox, long-term residential care, intensive outpatient program, transitional housing (sober living) options for program graduates, aftercare 254-232-1550 257 FM 927
Morgan, TX 76671
Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health Canyon Creek Behavioral Health Adult and adolescent inpatient and outpatient treatment facility 254-410-5100 1201 Canyon Creek Dr
Temple, TX 76502
Family, Medical Care Care Net Pregnancy Center Pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, education, diapers, formula 254-772-8270 800 W Waco Dr
Waco, TX 76701
Food Caritas of Mexia - Food Pantry Food pantry 254-562-6687 111 N Paris St
Mexia, TX 76667
Clothing Caritas of Mexia - Retail Store Retail store 254-562-3224 222 E Commerce St
Mexia, TX 76667
Case Management, Clothing, Food, Offender Resources, Public Benefits Assistance, Rent/Utilities, Veterans Caritas of Waco Food pantry, utilities assistance, rental assistance, employment case management, intensive case management, federal benefits 254-753-4593 300 S 15th St
Waco, TX 76701
Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Disaster Recovery, Family, Financial Assistance, Legal, Rent/Utilities, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Veterans Catholic Charities of Central Texas Immigration legal services, counseling, disaster response, financial stability, refugee resettlement, veterans services, pregnancy and parenting services 254-978-6749 5034 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76710
Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Substance Misuse, Social Connection, Veterans Cenikor Substance misuse treatment programs for adults, teens, and veterans; supervised medical detox, intensive outpatient program, psychiatric assessment and medication management, counseling, group counseling, medication-assisted treatment, transitional housing (sober living), aftercare 254-299-2784 3015 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
Education, Social Connection Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce Esther's Closet (women's professional clothing resource), minority business services, networking 254-235-3204 715 Elm St
Waco, TX 76704
Education, Social Connection Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Networking opportunities, educational training 254-754-7111 510 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Crisis, Employment Assistance, Past/Current Foster Youth, Shelters/Temporary Housing Central Texas Youth Services Emergency services, respite services, employment assistance, resources and transitional living services for ages 16-21 years of age and foster care youth 254-217-1967 1200 Bagby Ave, Apt #1
Waco, TX 76706
Crisis, Family Child Protective Services (CPS) Crisis or emergency hotline – child abuse or neglect 800-252-5400
Food Chilton Community Food Pantry Food pantry – open 3rd Saturday 9 - 11 am 254-247-4179 905 Durango Ave
Chilton, TX 76632
Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health, Substance Misuse Christian Farms-Treehouse, Inc. Intensive substance misuse residential treatment facility 254-933-9400 3804 Riverside Tr
Temple, TX 76502
Social Connection Christian Women's Job Corps GED classes (in-person, English, and Spanish), financial management workshops, skills workshops 254-757-0416 500 Webster Ave
Waco, TX 76706
Food Church of The Open Door - Food Basket Food pantry – open Mondays and Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm 254-799-2656 900 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
Food Church Under the Bridge Feeding site – Sundays at 10 am 254-235-7818 Under I-35 and 4th St bridge
Homelessness Church Under the Bridge - Main Office Open most weekdays 8 am - noon 254-235-7818 713 N 18th St
Waco, TX 76707
Homelessness, Shelters/Temporary Housing City of Waco Warming Centers Note: these are pop-up locations pending cold weather. Check website for more details.
  • Salvation Army (300 Webster Ave) - daytime
  • Dewey Center (925 N 9th St) - day and night
  • Waco Multi-Purpose Center (1020 Elm Ave) - day and night
  • The Hangar (417 S 17th St) - daytime
  • My Brother's Keeper (1217 Mary Ave) - overnight
254-235-7818 various locations throughout Waco
Food Clifton Ministerial Alliance Food pantry – for Clifton residents only 254-675-8815 310 S Ave G
Clifton, TX 76634
Family, Medical Care Clinica Hispana Family medicine, family planning services, allergy care, limited specialty care – bilingual services 254-294-8920 3833 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76710
Clothing, Food, Homelessness, Rent/Utilities Columbus Avenue Baptist Church - Pathway Ministries Food pantry, utilities assistance, clothing closet, hygiene packs for people experiencing homelessness 254-537-9096 1300 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Case Management, Education, Employment Assistance, Social Connection Communities in Schools Case management, workforce development program for youth ages 16-24, tutoring, mentoring, post-graduation bridge program 254-753-6002 1001 Washington Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Case Management, Education, Employment Assistance, Family, Homelessness, Mental Health, Offender Resources, Public Benefits Assistance, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Substance Misuse, Social Connection Compassion Ministries of Waco Transitional housing, financial literacy, mental health support, parenting resources and support, recovery programs, spiritual support, job skills training, GED prep, homebuyer education, social services application 254-755-7640 1421 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Family, Past/Current Foster Youth, Legal Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Advocates for children in foster care 254-304-7982 1208 N 5th St
Waco, TX 76707
Counseling/Therapy, Food, Social Connection Crestview Church of Christ Food pantry, counseling services, deaf and heard of hearing ministry, support groups 254-776-0711 7129 Delhi Rd
Waco, TX 76712
Legal Crime Victim Services - Waco Police Department Victim services 254-750-7526 300 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76702
Legal Department of Family and Protective Services - APS, CPS Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services 254-756-5571 801 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76702
Legal Disability Rights of Texas Legal assistance, protective rights, advocacy 800-252-9108
Case Management, Food, Homelessness Dobey Drop-In Center Drop in shelter, homelessness resources, laundry facility, kitchen, support services, case management – for youth ages 18-24 254-297-8980 2111 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Crisis, Legal Domestic Violence Hotline Crisis or emergency hotline – domestic violence support 800-799-7233
Case Management, Child Care, Financial Assistance, Rent/Utilities Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation (EOAC) Case management, financial assistance, rent and utility assistance, home repairs, EOAC Head Start program 254-753-0331 500 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Education, Past/Current Foster Youth Education and Training Voucher Program Funding and other support in pursuit of higher education for current and former foster youth 210-332-8521 or 877-268-4063 4346 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78229
Family, Financial Assistance, Health Coverage Ellie's Army Foundation Assistance with medical expenses, emergency expenses, transplants, etc. for children and families facing life-threatening illnesses 305-756-0068 12000 Biscayne Blvd #407
North Miami, FL 33181
Case Management, Employment Assistance, Financial Assistance, Homelessness, Mental Health, Public Benefits Assistance, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Veterans Endeavors Case management, short-term emergency housing, rent/utility assistance, assistance obtaining VA benefits, mental health resources, employment assistance, skills and parenting workshops, public benefits assistance 254-218-4455 4600 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76710
Child Care, Education, Family EOAC Head Start / Early Head Start Child care assistance for eligible children and families 254-753-0331 500 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Clothing, Employment Assistance Esther's Closet Women's professional dress clothing closet, employment assistance 254-753-3399 715 Elm Ave
Waco, TX 76704
Transportation Evening LINK Transportation Services Public transportation – Monday - Saturday 8:30 pm - 11:45 pm 254-750-1620 or 877-875-7433
Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Employment Assistance, Family, Housing, Legal, Shelters/Temporary Housing Family Abuse Center Temporary shelter, counseling, transportation assistance, job and life skills education – for adults, children and victims of domestic violence 254-772-8999
Education, Food, Social Connection Family of Faith Worship Center - Eva Soza Dream Center and Mini Market Food Pantry Food pantry, gardening classes, ESL classes, health and nutrition classes 254-651-1491 4112 Memorial Dr
Waco, TX 76711
Food First Baptist Church Woodway - Food Ministry Food pantry – by appointment only 254-640-5551 101 N Ritchie Rd
Woodway, TX 76712
Family, Physical Fitness, Social Connection First Baptist Church Woodway - MAC Fitness center, fitness classes, open gym, family time, running club, pick-up sports 254-640-5551 101 N Ritchie Rd
Woodway, TX 76712
Family, Past/Current Foster Youth, Social Connection Foster Care Alumni of America Connecting former foster youth, policy and advocacy work, resources for current and former foster youth and their families 512-900-1631 (TX) or 918-862-2586 5810 Kingstowne Center Dr, Ste 120-730
Alexandria, VA 22315
Food Freedom of God Ministries Feeding site – Fridays at 6:30 pm 254-848-2244 7549 Hwy 6
Waco, TX 76712
Family, Social Connection Friends for Life Adult day care, money management, guardianship, independent living services, companionship programs, life skills program, tool shed resale program 254-772-7600 5000 Lakewood Dr
Waco, TX 76710
Food Glad Tidings Food Pantry Food pantry 254-562-6894 829 Highway 171
Mexia, TX 76667
Health Coverage GoodRX Assistance with reducing the cost of prescription medications 855-268-2822
Food Gospel Cafe Feeding site – Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 11:30 am - 1 pm 254-753-5916 825 S 10th St
Waco, TX 76706
Housing Grassroots Community Development Homeownership counseling, financial literacy classes, leadership classes, home repairs 254-235-7358 1624 Colcord Ave
Waco, TX 76707
Family, Legal Greater Waco Legal Services Immigration counseling, eviction prevention, child custody, divorce guidance and support, property law, wills and estates 254-733-2828 1700 Colcord Ave
Waco, TX 76707
Child Care, Family, Physical Fitness, Social Connection Greater Waco YMCA Camps, youth sports, gym membership, group fitness, swim lessons, child care while exercising, social events, indoor and outdoor pool (scholarships available) 254-776-6612 6800 Harvey Dr
Waco, TX 76710
Case Management, Family Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support (HOPES) Resource connection, family development skills 254-732-0482 5034 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76706
Family, Health Coverage Healthy Texas Women Women's health services, family planning services, breast and cervical cancer screening 211
Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Crisis, Employment Assistance, Family, Past/Current Foster Youth, Homelessness, Mental Health, Offender Resources, Public Benefits Assistance, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Substance Misuse, Social Connection, Transportation, Veterans Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) Help with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, counseling, case management, psychiatric care, intellectual and developmental disabilities support, veterans support 254-297-8999

Main Office
110 S 12th St
Waco, TX 76706

Family Heart of Texas Council of Governments - Aging and Disability Resource Center Resource connections for aging and disabled persons, caregivers, and families 254-292-1800 1514 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
Education, Employment Assistance Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries - Rise Program Success coaching individualized support to advance careers by earning a high school diploma or GED 254-753-7337 1700 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76711
Case Management, Education, Employment Assistance, Income, Public Benefits Assistance, Technology, Veterans Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Inc. Employment assistance, job readiness training, computer classes, veterans employment assistance 254-753-7337 1700 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76711
Transportation Heart of Texas Rural Transit Public transportation – Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, and Limestone counties 254-299-1873 or 254-729-2625
Case Management, Child Care, Education, Employment Assistance, Family, Financial Assistance, Income, Offender Resources, Technology Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions Child care, employment assistance, job readiness training, education and literacy, vocational rehabilitation, youth employment and education assistance 254-754-5421 1416 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76711
Child Care, Family, Financial Assistance Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions - Child Care Services Financial assistance for child care services, improving quality of early childhood education programs 254-296-5200 1416 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76711
Homelessness Heart to Home Housing via coordinated entry points 254-297-8929
Clothing, Education, Financial Assistance, Food Helping Hands Ministry Food pantry, financial assistance, education 254-939-7355 2210 Holland Rd
Belton, TX 76513
Clothing Hidden Treasures Thrift store 254-753-0125 3912 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76710
Education, Family, Medical Care, Social Connection Highland Baptist Church - Wellness Center Acute medical care, English classes, financial literacy classes, healthy living classes N/A 2924 Trice Ave
Waco, TX 76707
Clothing, Food Hillsboro Interfaith Ministries Food pantry, clothing closet 254-580-2717 214 Elm St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
Education, Employment Assistance, Social Connection Hispanic Leaders Network Empowering current and future leaders, job board, classes 254-715-7554
Employment Assistance, Income, Offender Resources Honest Jobs Employment support services for individuals being released from incarceration N/A
Crisis, Mental Health HOTBHN - Crisis Line Crisis or emergency hotline – mental health 866-752-3451
Counseling/Therapy, Crisis, Mental Health HOTBHN - Crisis Treatment Center Extended observation program, crisis residential program, triage program 254-867-6550 6500 Imperial Dr
Waco, TX 76712
Offender Resources, Shelters/Temporary Housing House Where Jesus Shines Men's residential re-entry program for men being released from incarceration – offering prayer and moral/spiritual guidance 254-799-2656 Men's residential re-entry program for men being released from incarceration - offering prayer and moral/spiritual guidance
Education, Family Inspiracion Waco Community education 254-662-3050
Crisis, Family, Past/Current Foster Youth, Shelters/Temporary Housing Isaiah 117 House Emergency temporary housing for children awaiting foster placement 423-518-3760
Family Jane's Due Process Resources for pregnant teens 888-999-5263
Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Employment Assistance, Food, Homelessness, Mental Health, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Social Connection, Transportation Judy's Helping Hands Transitional shelter and support for up to one year for women coming out of homelessness, financial literacy training, connection with mental and physical health resources, social connection, spiritual support, and food for residents 254-811-1749 1220 N 18th St
Waco, TX 76707
Clothing, Education, Food, Offender Resources, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Transportation Just As I Am Ministries Education, spiritual and financial counseling, emergency housing, transportation, nutrition, financial assistance and clothing for stressed individuals and organizations 254-424-9592 610 Deshong Smith St
Waco, TX 76704
Case Management, Education, Employment Assistance, Family, Mental Health, Transportation Klaras Center for Families - Transitional Youth Program Young adult transitional support (ages 18-22) 254-752-7889 1105 Jefferson Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Case Management, Crisis, Family, Mental Health, Shelters/Temporary Housing Klaras Center for Families - Youth Crisis Respite Behavioral health crisis emergency center for youths ages 13-17, emergency shelter, case management, emergency assistance, runaway assistance 254-405-3184 1105 Jefferson Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Education, Social Connection La Puerta Waco ESL classes, citizenship, GED classes (in Spanish), sewing, craft, and hobby classes 254-754-3503 500 Clay Ave, 2nd floor
Waco, TX 76706
Clothing Laura Mae's Resale Shop Thrift store 254-237-5958 2210 Holland Rd
Belton, TX 76513
Education, Employment Assistance, Income League of United Latin American Citizens Policy and advocacy work, higher education scholarships, employment assistance, job skills and literacy training 254-379-3401 or 254-235-2458
Education, Food Living Word Church of God in Christ Food pantry, Meals on Wheels, GED classes 254-799-3796 1001 Dunbar St
Waco, TX 76704
Substance Misuse, Social Connection Local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Groups Database listing all Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting locations and times N/A various locations throughout Waco
Disaster Recovery, Education, Family, Legal, Public Benefits Assistance, Veterans Lone Star Legal Aid Free legal assistance for those who qualify 254-756-7944 900 Austin Ave, 7th floor
Waco, TX 76701
Employment Assistance, Income, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Social Connection Lovely Village Healing community for survivors of sexual trauma, employment, transitional housing (coming soon) 254-300-7658 1500 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Employment Assistance Manpower Job search and training resources 254-776-3017 13701 Woodway Dr
Woodway, TX 76712
Food McGregor Alliance Pantry Food pantry 254-752-0316 416 W 2nd St
McGregor, TX 76657
Family, Legal McLennan County District Clerk Child support 254-757-5054 (criminal div) or 254-757-5057 (civil div) 501 Washington Ave, Ste 300
Waco, TX 76701
Dental, Health Coverage, Medical Care McLennan County Indigent Healthcare Healthcare, dental services for eligible individuals 254-757-5174 824 Washington Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Transportation McLennan County Rural Transit Public transportation – to McGregor, Crawford, and China Spring 254-750-1613
Food Meals on Wheels Meal delivery for individuals who qualify 254-752-0316 501 W Waco Dr
Waco, TX 76707
Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health, Substance Misuse MedMark Treatment Centers Outpatient opioid treatment programs, medication-assisted treatment, individual counseling, group counseling, case management, aftercare 254-274-3554 2210 Washington Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Case Management, Education, Family, Financial Assistance, Legal Methodist Children’s Home - Family Outreach Center Advocacy and support, financial assistance, connection to resources in the community, case management, legal services, workshops, support services for caregivers in the absence of parents 254-750-1263 524 W Waco Dr
Waco, TX 76701
Case Management, Education, Family, Past/Current Foster Youth, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Social Connection, Transportation Methodist Children's Home Residential living, education, and case management for foster youth 254-750-1235 1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
Case Management, Education, Employment Assistance, Past/Current Foster Youth, Housing Methodist Children's Home - Transition Services Transition services to independent living, college, and/or the workforce – for MCH graduates and young adults ages 18-25 254-750-1237 1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
Child Care, Family, Financial Assistance Military Child Care Assistance Child care assistance for military families 855-696-2934
Legal Mission Waco - Legal Assistance Program Immigration legal services 254-753-4900 ext. 321 Meyer Center
1226 Washington Ave
Waco, TX 76707
Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health, Substance Misuse Mission Waco - Manna House Treatment program for drug or alcohol dependent males 254-296-9866 ext. 300 Screening Location - Meyer Center
1226 Washington Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Food Mission Waco - Meyer Center Feeding site – Fridays at 6:30 am 254-753-4900 1226 Washington Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Dental, Medical Care, Mental Health Mission Waco - Meyer Center Community Clinic Acute medical care, dental services, rehabilitation services, vision services, and some specialty services (including psychiatric, orthopedic, allergy and asthma, dermatology, pulmonology). Care available Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 254-296-9866 ext. 306 1226 Washington Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Employment Assistance, Technology Mission Waco - Mpowerment Program Six-week job training course, life skills, computer skills 254-296-9866 ext. 308 Meyer Center
1226 Washington Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Homelessness, Shelters/Temporary Housing Mission Waco - My Brother's Keeper Emergency housing shelter for both men and women 254-296-9866 1217 Mary St
Waco, TX 76706
Housing Mission Waco - The Ark Apartments Housing for those who qualify 254-753-4900 1829 Washington Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Case Management, Clothing, Crisis, Dental, Employment Assistance, Food, Homelessness, Housing, Income, Legal, Medical Care, Mental Health, Offender Resources, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Substance Misuse Mission Waco Mission World Drug treatment, job training, healthcare (e.g., dermatology, allergy, orthopedic), psychiatric services, dental services, vision services, drug treatment, job training, legal services, social services, case management, food resources 254-753-4900 1315 N 15th St
Waco, TX 76707
Family, Legal, Mental Health, Social Connection NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness Mental health support groups for individuals and families, legal assistance, group sessions, support services 512-693-2000 ext. 2
Crisis, Family, Legal National Domestic Violence Hotline Crisis or emergency hotline – domestic violence 800-799-7233 (SAFE)
Crisis National Human Trafficking Hotline

Crisis or emergency hotline – human trafficking, or text “help” to BEFREE (233733)

888-373-7888
Crisis, Mental Health National Suicide and Crisis Support Hotline Crisis or emergency hotline – suicide prevention 988
Housing NeighborWorks Credit counseling, homeownership counseling, financial counseling 254-752-1647 922 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Food North Bosque Helping Hands Pantry Food pantry 254-435-6926 415 S Hill St
Meridian, TX 76665
Mental Health Oceans Behavioral HealthCare Inpatient and outpatient mental and behavioral health services, for adults and youths aged 13+ 254-870-4874 5931 Crosslake Pkwy
Waco, TX 76712