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Help in McAllen
76 service locations · 8 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Alvarez Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
2606 Gumwood Ave, McAllen · 956-661-4446
Head Start early childhood program — 120 funded slots; operated by Hidalgo County Head Start Program.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Brand Unit
Family and youth
2620 W Galveston Ave, McAllen · 956-682-5791
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-07-21
Brown Middle School
Family and youth
2700 S WARE RD, Mcallen · 956-682-5791
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-07-21
Cathey Middle School
Family and youth
1800 N Cynthia St, Mcallen · 956-682-5791
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-07-21
Escandon Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
2901 Colbath Ave, McAllen · 956-971-4439
Head Start early childhood program — 120 funded slots; operated by Hidalgo County Head Start Program.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Fossum Middle School
Family and youth
7800 N Ware Rd, Mcallen · 956-682-5791
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-07-21
Glen E. & Rita K. Roney Center Unit
Family and youth
4501 N 34th St, McAllen · 956-687-3910
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-07-21
Morris Middle School
Family and youth
501 W Harvey St, Mcallen · 956-682-5791
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-07-21
Sam Houston Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
3221 Olga Ave, McAllen · 956-971-1167
Head Start early childhood program — 81 funded slots; operated by Hidalgo County Head Start Program.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Seguin Center
Family and youth
2200 N 29TH ST
Seguin Elementary School Seguin Elementary School, Mcallen
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-07-21
South McAllen Unit
Family and youth
4801 S 26th St, McAllen · 956-630-4354
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-07-21
Thigpen Zavala Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
2500 Galveston Ave, McAllen · 956-657-7870
Head Start early childhood program — 120 funded slots; operated by Hidalgo County Head Start Program.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Travis Middle School
Family and youth
600 W HOUSTON AVE, Mcallen · 956-682-5791
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-07-21
Wilson Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
1200 W Hackberry Ave, McAllen · 956-383-0706
Head Start early childhood program — 104 funded slots; operated by Hidalgo County Head Start Program.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Food assistance
Anchor Church
Meal program
3008 N. 23Rd St. Ste. B, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Baptist Temple
Meal program
2001 Trenton Road, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Boys And Girls Club At Glen E. Roney Center
Meal program
4501 N 34Th St, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Boys And Girls Club At Othal Brand Center
Meal program
2620 W Galveston, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Calvary Baptist Church
Meal program
1600 Harvey, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
De Leon Middle
Meal program
4201 N 29Th St, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Early College High School
Meal program
1601 N. 27Th Street, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Escandon El
Meal program
2901 Colbath Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Holy Spirit
Meal program
2201 Martin Avenue, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Horizon Montessori
Meal program
320 N. Main, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by SOUTH TEXAS EDUCATIONAL TECH.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Idea Los Encinos Academy
Meal program
5400 S Ware Road, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by IDEA ACADEMY.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Idea Mcallen Academy
Meal program
201 N. Bentsen Road, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by IDEA ACADEMY.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Idea Tres Lagos Academy
Meal program
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd., Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by IDEA ACADEMY.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Iglesia Biblica
Meal program
306 S. 26Th Street, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Iglesia Union Christiana
Meal program
6500 N. 46Th St., Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Iglesia Valle De Vida
Meal program
800 E Whitewing Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jackson El
Meal program
501 Harvey, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Lark Community Center
Meal program
2601 Lark Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Las Palmas Community Center
Meal program
1921 N 25Th Street, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Creative Incubator
Meal program
601 N. Main Street, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen H S
Meal program
2021 La Vista Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #1A
Meal program
Kendlewood Ave & N 28Th St, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #1B
Meal program
Ivy Ave & N. 26Th St, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #1C
Meal program
301 N. 28Th St., Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #1D
Meal program
N. 29Th Ln. & Camellia Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #1E
Meal program
25Th Street & Shasta Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #1F
Meal program
Harvey St & N 32Nd St., Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #1G
Meal program
5201N 29Th St., Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #2A
Meal program
3011 Us-83 B, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #2B
Meal program
2413 South 29Th Street, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #2C
Meal program
Corner Of 21St St. & El Rancho Rd, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #2D
Meal program
Intersection Of 29Th St & Idela Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #2E
Meal program
2413 South 29Th Street, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #2F
Meal program
Jordan Rd W, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #2G
Meal program
3300 Sarah Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #3A
Meal program
La Vista St. & 24Th St., Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #3B
Meal program
32Ns St. Betwwen Daffodil Ave & Harvey Dr., Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #3C
Meal program
Highland Ave Between 31St & 32Nd St., Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #3D
Meal program
2501 Hibiscus Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #3E
Meal program
2412 N. 31St. Lane, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #3F
Meal program
2801 W Maple Ave., Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Isd Bus #3G
Meal program
2604 Galveston Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Memorial H S
Meal program
101 E Hackberry Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcallen Public Library
Meal program
4001 N 23Rd Street, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcauliffe El
Meal program
3000 Daffodil Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Palmview Community Center
Meal program
3401 Jordan Rd, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Premier Hs Mcallen
Meal program
2400 Daffodil Ave, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rowe H S
Meal program
2101 N Ware Rd, Mc Allen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Sharyland North Jr. High
Meal program
1500 Dove, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by SHARYLAND ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
South Side Boy & Girls Club
Meal program
2400 Jordan St., Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
South Texas College Pecan Campus
Meal program
3201 W. Pecan, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by EDINBURG ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
St Marks Church
Meal program
301 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Triumph Public High Schools Rgv Mcallen
Meal program
200 N 17Th St., Mcallen
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by MCALLEN ISD.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Health care
El Milagro Clinic
Free or charitable clinicHealth carefree
901 E Vermont Ave, McAllen · 956-213-6400
NAFC member clinic
directions · via National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, verified 2026-07-21
Hope Family Health Center
Free or charitable clinicHealth carefree
2332 Jordan Rd W, McAllen · 956-994-3319
NAFC member clinic
directions · via National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, verified 2026-07-21
Housing and shelter
Mcallen Housing Authority
Housing assistance
1200 N 25th St, McAllen · 956-686-3951
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19
Older adult services
McAllen Corps
Older adult servicesUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily support servicesFood pantryFamily and youthEmergency shelter
1600 N 23rd St, Mcallen · 956-682-1468
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
Veteran services
McAllen Mobile Vet Center
Vet Center
2108 South M Street, MedPoint Plaza, Unit 2, McAllen · 956-631-2147
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
McAllen VA Clinic
VA facilityHealth care
901 East Hackberry Avenue, McAllen · 956-618-7100
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 07:00–20:00
Multi-Specialty CBOC
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
McAllen VA Mobile Medical Unit
VA facilityHealth care
901 East Hackberry Avenue, McAllen · 956-618-7100
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 07:00–17:30
Other Outpatient Services (OOS)
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
McAllen Vet Center
Vet Center
2108 South M Street, MedPoint Plaza, Unit 2, McAllen · 956-631-2147
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 08:00–19:00 · Fri 08:00–16:30
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
Recovery & support meetings
ACA meetings
McAllen ACA - Fresh Start
Thu 18:00 · in-person
2505 N. 8th St., McAllen · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
NA meetings
Life's 2nd Chance
Mon 19:00 · in-person · Our Savior LutheranOpenBig Book
1104 W. Fern Ave, McAllen · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Life's Second Chance LGBTQ+
Tue 18:30 · in-person · Our Savior LutheranOpenBig Book
1105 Fern Ave W, McAllen · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Life's 2nd Chance
Wed 19:00 · in-person · Our Savior LutheranOpenDiscussion
1104 W. Fern Ave, McAllen · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Life's 2nd Chance Women's Meeting
Thu 18:00 · in-person · Our Savior LutheranOpenBig BookDiscussion
1104 W. Fern Ave, McAllen · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Life's 2nd Chance
Fri 19:00 · in-person · Our Savior LutheranOpenDiscussion
1104 W. Fern Ave, McAllen · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
OA meetings
St John's Episcopal Church
Mon 20:00 · in-person
2500 N 10th St, McAllen · directions · via Overeaters Anonymous
TAPS meetings
Care Group TAPS Togethers Connection Events: Rio Grande Valley Texas Area
Sat 10:00 · in-person · Gloria Jean's Coffee
3701 Bicentennial Boulevard, STE 300, McAllen · directions · via Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
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