Texas – Community Service
Texas Community Service Providers (Court-Oriented Directory)
A statewide, living directory of organizations in Texas that commonly accept or are considered for court-ordered community service hours. Entries are grouped by region and county. Policies vary by judge, county, and program—always call ahead and obtain written approval from your probation officer, diversion program, or the clerk’s office before starting hours.
Houston / Harris & Gulf Coast
Counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, Brazoria, Montgomery
✅ Verified Commonly Used by Courts & Probation (Confirm Details)
Houston Food Bank
Large regional food bank with documented use for community service hours; court and probation volunteers must follow placement rules.
Large regional food bank with documented use for community service hours; court and probation volunteers must follow placement rules.
(713) 223-3700
Star of Hope Mission
Faith-based shelter network in Houston; often accepts supervised community service volunteers with prior approval.
Faith-based shelter network in Houston; often accepts supervised community service volunteers with prior approval.
(713) 748-0700
SEARCH Homeless Services
Homeless services and supportive programs; limited community service roles, usually by referral.
Homeless services and supportive programs; limited community service roles, usually by referral.
(713) 739-7752
Christian Community Service Center
Thrift, food, and outreach programs in Houston; frequently used for court-referred hours—call ahead.
Thrift, food, and outreach programs in Houston; frequently used for court-referred hours—call ahead.
(713) 961-3993
Montgomery County Food Bank
Regional food bank with volunteer shifts that can be applied toward community service with proper documentation.
Regional food bank with volunteer shifts that can be applied toward community service with proper documentation.
(936) 539-6686
Galveston County Food Bank
Warehouse and pantry assistance; commonly used by local courts for service hours.
Warehouse and pantry assistance; commonly used by local courts for service hours.
(409) 945-4232
🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (You MUST Confirm Before Serving)
The Salvation Army – Greater Houston Area
Thrift stores and shelter programs; many locations accept community service but policies vary by site.
Thrift stores and shelter programs; many locations accept community service but policies vary by site.
(713) 752-0677
Goodwill Houston
Retail and warehouse operations; frequently used for community service but must be cleared with store management.
Retail and warehouse operations; frequently used for community service but must be cleared with store management.
(713) 692-6221
Houston SPCA
Animal care and support roles; limited court-ordered slots—application required.
Animal care and support roles; limited court-ordered slots—application required.
(713) 869-7722
Fort Bend County Food Bank
Volunteer shifts often accepted for community service; confirm hours and paperwork.
Volunteer shifts often accepted for community service; confirm hours and paperwork.
(281) 242-3663
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
Meals on Wheels, refugee support, and admin roles; some tasks may be eligible for service hours if approved.
Meals on Wheels, refugee support, and admin roles; some tasks may be eligible for service hours if approved.
(713) 533-4900
Dallas–Fort Worth / North Texas
Counties: Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton
✅ Verified Commonly Used by Courts & Programs
North Texas Food Bank
Major food bank in Dallas region; widely used for community service hours with pre-registration.
Major food bank in Dallas region; widely used for community service hours with pre-registration.
(214) 330-1396
Tarrant Area Food Bank
Fort Worth food bank with structured community-service-friendly volunteer shifts.
Fort Worth food bank with structured community-service-friendly volunteer shifts.
(817) 857-7100
Dallas LIFE
Homeless recovery center; some court-ordered service opportunities with screening.
Homeless recovery center; some court-ordered service opportunities with screening.
(214) 421-1380
Union Gospel Mission Dallas
Shelter and outreach; used by some municipal courts for community service placement.
Shelter and outreach; used by some municipal courts for community service placement.
(214) 637-6117
Mission Arlington / Mission Metroplex
Faith-based community network; long history of court-related volunteers.
Faith-based community network; long history of court-related volunteers.
(817) 277-6620
🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First with Court or Officer)
Goodwill Industries of Dallas & Fort Worth
Retail and donation centers; many locations cooperate with community service programs.
Retail and donation centers; many locations cooperate with community service programs.
(214) 638-2800
The Salvation Army – DFW Metroplex
Multiple locations offering shelter, kitchens, and thrift support roles.
Multiple locations offering shelter, kitchens, and thrift support roles.
(214) 424-7000
SPCA of Texas
Animal care locations in Dallas and McKinney; limited court-service options.
Animal care locations in Dallas and McKinney; limited court-service options.
(214) 742-7722
Community Lifeline Center
Basic needs and resource navigation for McKinney/Collin County.
Basic needs and resource navigation for McKinney/Collin County.
(972) 542-0020
Our Daily Bread – Denton
Meal service with volunteer roles; ask about court-ordered hour requirements.
Meal service with volunteer roles; ask about court-ordered hour requirements.
(940) 566-1308
San Antonio / Bexar & South Central
Counties: Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe
✅ Verified Commonly Used Providers
San Antonio Food Bank
High-capacity warehouse and garden work; often used by local courts and probation for service hours.
High-capacity warehouse and garden work; often used by local courts and probation for service hours.
(210) 337-3663
Haven for Hope
Large homeless services campus; limited but structured volunteer opportunities that may be applied to service hours.
Large homeless services campus; limited but structured volunteer opportunities that may be applied to service hours.
(210) 220-2100
Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM)
Basic needs and clothing services; commonly used for community service with prior coordination.
Basic needs and clothing services; commonly used for community service with prior coordination.
(210) 223-4099
🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)
The Salvation Army – San Antonio
Shelter and thrift operations; many defendants serve hours here with court approval.
Shelter and thrift operations; many defendants serve hours here with court approval.
(210) 352-2000
Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio & Guadalupe Valley
Build sites and ReStore locations may accept community service volunteers.
Build sites and ReStore locations may accept community service volunteers.
(210) 223-5203
New Braunfels Food Bank
Branch of San Antonio Food Bank serving Comal County.
Branch of San Antonio Food Bank serving Comal County.
(830) 327-6000
Austin / Central Texas
Counties: Travis, Williamson, Hays
✅ Verified Commonly Used Providers
Central Texas Food Bank
Major food bank in Austin; well-known community service placement.
Major food bank in Austin; well-known community service placement.
(512) 282-2111
Caritas of Austin
Homelessness prevention and housing support; some supportive volunteer roles.
Homelessness prevention and housing support; some supportive volunteer roles.
(512) 479-4610
🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)
Austin Habitat for Humanity
ReStore and construction work; often used for service hours.
ReStore and construction work; often used for service hours.
(512) 472-8788
Williamson County Brown Santa
Seasonal program connected to sheriff’s office; some courts allow hours here.
Seasonal program connected to sheriff’s office; some courts allow hours here.
(512) 943-1300
El Paso / West Texas & Border
Counties: El Paso, Hudspeth
✅ Verified Commonly Used Providers
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank
Primary regional food bank; structured volunteer program that may count for community service.
Primary regional food bank; structured volunteer program that may count for community service.
(915) 298-0353
🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)
Opportunity Center for the Homeless
Shelter and support services; some volunteer work may qualify with approval.
Shelter and support services; some volunteer work may qualify with approval.
(915) 577-0094
Rio Grande Valley / South Texas
Counties: Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr, Willacy
✅ Verified Commonly Used Providers
Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley
Regional food bank serving multiple counties; widely used for service hours with approval.
Regional food bank serving multiple counties; widely used for service hours with approval.
(956) 682-8101
🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)
Good Neighbor Settlement House
Brownsville shelter and meal program with volunteer shifts.
Brownsville shelter and meal program with volunteer shifts.
(956) 542-2368
Panhandle / Lubbock & Amarillo
Counties: Lubbock, Potter, Randall
🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)
The Salvation Army – Amarillo & Lubbock
Thrift and shelter services; may accept community service subject to rules.
Thrift and shelter services; may accept community service subject to rules.
(806) 373-6631
East Texas / Tyler & Longview
Counties: Smith, Gregg
✅ Verified Commonly Used Providers
East Texas Food Bank
Food bank headquartered in Tyler serving multiple counties; known community service location.
Food bank headquartered in Tyler serving multiple counties; known community service location.
(903) 597-3663
🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)
Hiway 80 Rescue Mission
Rescue mission serving Longview/Tyler area; some courts use it for service hours.
Rescue mission serving Longview/Tyler area; some courts use it for service hours.
(903) 759-8101
Waco / Killeen & Central Corridor
Counties: McLennan, Bell
✅ Verified Commonly Used Providers
Caritas of Waco
Food and clothing assistance; frequently used by local courts for service hours.
Food and clothing assistance; frequently used by local courts for service hours.
(254) 753-4593
🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)
Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry
Pantry and outreach in Waco area; may allow community service roles with approval.
Pantry and outreach in Waco area; may allow community service roles with approval.
(254) 213-7833
Coastal Bend / Corpus Christi
Counties: Nueces, Aransas, San Patricio
✅ Verified Commonly Used Providers
Coastal Bend Food Bank
Corpus Christi-based food bank with structured volunteer shifts.
Corpus Christi-based food bank with structured volunteer shifts.
(361) 887-6291
🛠️ Eligible Nonprofits (Confirm First)
Mission 911
Faith-based nonprofit providing basic needs; possible community service roles with coordination.
Faith-based nonprofit providing basic needs; possible community service roles with coordination.
(361) 299-0099
Verification & Documentation: Sites marked with ✅ Verified are commonly used by courts, diversion programs, or probation offices in Texas for community service hours based on public information and practitioner experience. This is not a guarantee that your judge, officer, or program will accept hours. Always obtain written approval before starting.
Restrictions & Fit: If you have no-contact orders, trespass warnings, or offense-specific restrictions (for example, theft from retail, animal-related cases, or family violence), choose placements that avoid conflicts and ask your supervising authority when in doubt. Juvenile participants may need parental or guardian consent.
Get Listed or Updated: Are you a nonprofit or supervising agency that regularly accepts court-ordered community service hours in Texas? Email contact@oacra.app with your contact information and any written approval or referral documentation.
OACRA does not provide legal advice and does not guarantee placement. This directory is for informational and reentry-support purposes only.
