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
HESED HOUSE (979) 531-3030 421 W. Colorado Street, Wharton
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.