Est. 1979 — Galveston County, TX

6300 Palmer Highway
Texas City, TX 77591

Mon–Fri 8:00a–5:00p
Walk-ins welcome

No one in our county should face hardship alone.

For forty-six years, Galveston County Social Services has stood with families across Texas City, La Marque, Dickinson, and the Bay Area — connecting neighbors to benefits, housing, food, and the dignity of a steady hand when life shifts beneath them.

14,200 Neighbors served · 2024
38 Bilingual staff & volunteers

§ 01 — Our Story

Rooted here,
since 1979.

What began as a volunteer-run pantry in the back of a Palmer Highway church has grown into a full-service social services organization — but the mission has never moved an inch.

We are a Texas City nonprofit built by people who live in this county, for people who live in this county. When the refineries slow down, when a hurricane pushes inland, when a grandmother is suddenly raising three grandchildren — we are the first call many of our neighbors make, and often the only one they need to.

Our team walks with families through the moments that don't make the news: an eviction notice taped to a door, a SNAP application denied for a missing pay stub, a senior choosing between medication and groceries. We do the unglamorous, patient work of paperwork, phone calls, and follow-through — because dignity is built one resolved case at a time.

Everything we offer is bilingual, free at intake, and confidential. We partner with the United Way of Galveston County, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and over fifty local congregations to make sure help arrives quickly and without judgment.

A community services staff member speaking with a Texas City resident at a front desk
Palmer Highway Front Desk
46 Years of service
$2.4M Direct aid distributed · 2024
52 Partner organizations
0 Cost at intake, ever

§ 02 — What We Do

Six ways
we show up.

Every program is staffed by a case manager who stays with you from first call to final resolution. Indicative program fees listed reflect suggested sliding-scale contributions where applicable — no one is turned away for inability to pay.

01

Benefits Enrollment & Navigation

One-on-one help with SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, TANF, and Marketplace health insurance applications. We translate documents, gather verification, and sit with you through every appeal.

FreeSliding scale
02

Housing Stability & Emergency Rental Assistance

Rapid rehousing for families facing eviction, landlord mediation, security-deposit grants, and connections to permanent affordable housing across Galveston County.

$0–$50Application fee
03

Food Security & Mobile Pantry

Weekly on-site pantry, monthly mobile distributions in La Marque and Dickinson, and weekend backpack meals for Texas City ISD students. No ID, no income proof required.

FreeNo eligibility check
04

Family Preservation & Parent Support

Court-approved parenting classes, supervised visitation, kinship caregiver support, and CPS reunification case management. Classes offered in English and Spanish.

$35Per 8-week course
05

Senior Services & Caregiver Respite

Medicare counseling, benefits check-ups for adults 60+, home-delivered meals, transportation to medical appointments, and four hours of monthly respite for family caregivers.

$0–$25Sliding scale
06

Workforce & Adult Education

High-school equivalency prep, ESL classes, résumé workshops, and direct placement with Galveston County employers, including refinery trade apprenticeships.

$60Per 12-week term
When the storm took our roof and our landlord took our lease, they didn't hand me a pamphlet. They sat with me for three hours and made the calls I couldn't.
Maria R. Texas City resident · housing program, 2023

§ 04 — Reach Us

Walk in, or
reach out.

We answer every message within one business day. If you're facing an eviction, utility shut-off, or food emergency today, mark your request "urgent" and we will call you back the same morning.

Office
6300 Palmer Highway
Texas City, TX 77591
Hours
Mon–Fri · 8:00a–5:00p
Walk-ins welcome
Service Area
All of Galveston County, including Texas City, La Marque, Dickinson, League City, and the Bay Area.

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