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Help in Portland
10 service locations
Family and youth
Portland Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
518 Elm St, Portland · 361-704-3165
Head Start early childhood program — 17 funded slots; operated by Community Action Corporation of South Texas.
Food assistance
Clark El
Meal program
2250 Memorial Parkway, Portland
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD.
Gregory-Portland Middle
Meal program
4200 Wildcat Drive, Portland
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – Works of Charity Portland
Food pantry
702 W. Broadway, Portland · 361-643-7533
Tue 17:30–18:00
Salvation Army-Portland
Food pantry
205 7th Street, Portland · 361-777-3355
Wed 09:30–11:00
Food pantryFamily and youthEmergency shelter
205 7th St, Portland · 936-414-8991
Salvation Army service unit
St. Christopher by the Sea Episcopal Church-Portland
Food pantry
820 Wildcat Drive, Portland · 361-643-3514
Tue 09:00–11:00
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
200 Marriot Drive, Portland · 361-777-3991
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
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