Because of COVID-19 concerns, the Saint Vincent de Paul Ministry is CLOSED to the public until further notice effective March 20, 2020.
Long-Term Hurricane Harvey & Flooding Assistance
Below is contact information for Case Managers working with Wharton County citizens on long term recovery. Citizens are encouraged to contact either group below for an intake discussion. If you are in immediate need of assistance, call 211 and, based upon the circumstances, you will be assigned to a case manager with priority status.
Disaster Services - Society of St. Vincent de Paul, USA Harvey Recovery Assistance Hours: 9 am to 5 pm on Monday to Friday 702 N Richmond Rd Wharton, TX 77488 (409) 658-8781
Financial, food and other assistance is available from the local churches and a variety of services in the Wharton County area:
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (979) 533-9494* P.O. Box 926, Wharton [Temporarily CLOSED to the public.]
COMMUNITY ACTION (979) 532-8222
SAINT THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH (979) 532-2533 297 Bob-O-Link Lane, Wharton
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (979) 532-4295 507 N. Fulton, Wharton
SHARE CENTER (979) 282-2021 229 W. Milam, Wharton
GALVESTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC. Wharton Outreach Office, (979) 532-8222 213 B Richmond Rd, Wharton
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ELDER/SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES
The WCJC Senior Citizen Program provides a meal and activity program to senior citizens 60 years and older. Contact one of the offices or centers listed below to begin the application process. "Meals on Wheels" is available for homebound qualified seniors. A medical referral is required to start the process. (Download
Medical Referral) An in-home assessment will follow. Meal services may have a waiting list.