Midland, Texas

Start here: Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin — (432) 563-1061

• A single free call connects Midland-area seniors and family caregivers to benefits counseling, in-home care, nutrition programs, transportation, and referrals across every category in this guide.

Federal Nutrition: How to apply for SNAP and CSFP in state

Two federal programs put food and grocery dollars directly in seniors' hands: SNAP (food benefits loaded onto a Lone Star Card you use like a debit card) and CSFP (a free monthly box of shelf-stable foods for adults 60+). Both are administered by the State of Texas and both are worth applying for even if you're unsure you'll qualify — income limits are higher than most people expect.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

SNAP provides a monthly Lone Star Card seniors use like a debit card for groceries. Texas residents 60 and older, including those on a fixed income or Social Security, can qualify — households with an elderly (60+) or disabled member get a higher asset limit and can deduct out-of-pocket medical expenses, which often increases the benefit amount.

• Apply online: Create an account and apply through the Your Texas Benefits portal YourTexasBenefits.com ↗
• Apply by phone: Texas Health and Human Services 2-1-1 Texas / SNAP line — dial 2-1-1 (Option 2), or call 1-877-541-7905 hhs.texas.gov ↗
• Apply in person or by mail: The Midland HHSC benefits office can provide a paper application and take documents in person — call 2-1-1 to confirm the current office location and hours
• What you'll need: Photo ID, Social Security numbers for household members, proof of income (Social Security/pension award letters), proof of residency, and housing/utility costs
• Interview: An HHSC caseworker reviews the application and conducts an eligibility interview, often by phone
• Timeline: Standard applications are decided within 30 calendar days; households meeting immediate-need criteria can qualify for expedited service within 7 calendar days
• Simplified renewal for seniors: The Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP) reduces paperwork and reporting requirements for households that are entirely elderly or disabled and receive no earned income hhs.texas.gov/tsap ↗
• Help applying: The Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin can help seniors work through the SNAP application at no cost aaapb.org ↗

SNAP income and asset limits are adjusted annually — a benefits counselor at the Area Agency on Aging can give you the current figures and estimate what you'd receive before you apply.

CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program)

CSFP is a separate USDA program specifically for adults 60 and older (no SNAP application required, though you can receive both). Once a month, participants pick up a free box of foods such as canned fruit and vegetables, cereal, pasta, canned meat or fish, cheese, and juice.

• Eligibility: Age 60+ and income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level — confirm current figures with the local agency
• Local administration: West Texas Food Bank runs the CSFP Senior Box Program for Midland County through a network of local Senior Box Agencies wtxfoodbank.org ↗
• West Texas Food Bank — Midland: 1601 Westcliff Dr., Midland, TX 79703 — (432) 697-4003 — call to enroll or find the nearest Senior Box distribution site wtxfoodbank.org ↗

CSFP has limited funding and can have a waiting list in some areas — the Area Agency on Aging (432-563-1061) or dialing 2-1-1 can also help confirm current availability.

State and Local Nutrition: Local meals on wheels, food pantries, community meals, etc.

Meals on Wheels & Homebound Meal Delivery

Senior Life Midland delivers hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors across Midland city and county limits, and offers congregate dining and other homebound support.

• Senior Life Midland — Meals on Wheels: Serves the elderly, disabled, and homebound who qualify following an in-home caseworker assessment; delivery is Monday–Friday, with two frozen weekend meals included on Fridays for qualifying clients seniorlifemidland.org ↗
• Also offers minor handyman home repairs, the "One Day at a Time" daily-living assistance program, and Meals on Wheels for Paws (pet food delivery) for enrolled clients
• How to sign up: Call Senior Life Midland to request an in-home eligibility assessment; delivery typically begins within one to two weeks of approval seniorlifemidland.org ↗

Congregate Meals & Senior Centers

Casa de Amigos operates three senior centers across Midland offering a daily hot meal along with activities (see Section 6 for full activity details).

• Casa de Amigos — SESC: 1803 E Indiana Ave., Midland, TX — Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — nutritious daily meals for adults 55+ casadeamigosmidland.org ↗
• Casa de Amigos — CDASC: 1101 Garden Lane, Midland, TX — Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Casa de Amigos — MSC: 3303 W Illinois Ave., Suite 18, Midland, TX — Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin — Nutrition Programs: Coordinates congregate and home-delivered meal funding across the 13-county Permian Basin region, including Midland aaapb.org ↗

Food Pantries in Midland

Free groceries and pantry staples — no SNAP enrollment required. Hours change seasonally, so call before visiting.

• West Texas Food Bank: 1601 Westcliff Dr., Midland, TX 79703 — (432) 697-4003 — regional food bank supplying 100+ partner pantries across 19 West Texas counties; can direct you to the nearest distribution point wtxfoodbank.org ↗
• Casa de Amigos — Food Assistance: In addition to senior-center meals, Casa de Amigos connects clients to broader food and social-service referrals casadeamigosmidland.org ↗

Dial 2-1-1 (Texas Health and Human Services' free referral line) to find same-day food pantry hours near you and screen for SNAP and other benefits.

Elder Care: Caregiver assistance, local area on aging, etc.

Midland's aging-services system runs through the Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin (AAAPB), the single entry point for benefits counseling, in-home care referrals, and caregiver support across a 13-county region.

Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin

• What it does: "Inform, Educate, Advocate — Access for Seniors": benefits counseling, care coordination, nutrition programs, transportation referrals, and ombudsman support aaapb.org ↗
• Address: 2910 LaForce Blvd., Midland International Air & Space Port, Midland, TX 79706
• Phone: (432) 563-1061, or toll-free (800) 491-4636
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Coverage: Andrews, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Howard, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, and Winkler counties

Programs coordinated through the Area Agency on Aging include:

• Benefits Counseling — Medicare, Medicaid, and Low Income Subsidy assistance
• Family Caregiver Support Program and Respite Programs — relief and resources for family caregivers
• Information, Referral & Assistance — help finding any service in this guide
• Ombudsman Program — advocacy for residents of nursing and assisted-living facilities
• Transportation Services — mobility assistance and referrals for seniors
• Home Repair Referrals — connections to Christmas in Action, West Texas Opportunities, and other repair programs (see Section 5)
• Volunteer Programs — opportunities for seniors to stay engaged

Other Elder Care Contacts

• 2-1-1 Texas: Statewide referral line for benefits, housing, and general assistance — dial 2-1-1 211texas.org ↗

Texas Adult Protective Services (elder abuse/neglect concerns): 1-800-252-5400 — 24-hour hotline; anonymous reports accepted dfps.texas.gov ↗ 

Transportation: Senior transportation

EZ-RIDER, operated by the Midland Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD), provides fixed-route buses across Midland at a discounted rate for seniors and Medicare cardholders, plus certified ADA paratransit for riders who can't use the regular bus.

EZ-RIDER — Fixed-Route Bus

• Fares & reduced rate: Certified paratransit riders and eligible seniors ride the fixed-route bus at a reduced rate with valid ID — ask EZ-RIDER for the current senior/reduced fare and how to get a reduced-fare card ez-rider.org ↗
• Phone: (432) 561-9990
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:15 a.m.–7:10 p.m.; Saturday, 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; closed Sundays and major holidays

EZ-RIDER ADA Paratransit

Curb-to-curb, door-to-door service for riders whose disability prevents them from using the fixed-route bus, within 3/4 mile of a route.

• Eligibility & application: Call (432) 561-9990 to request an application (English or Spanish); requires a medical professional's verification and EZ-Rider certification ez-rider.org ↗
• Mobility training: Free training to learn how to ride the fixed-route system — call (432) 561-9990, ext. 116
• Fares: $2.50 one-way within 3/4 mile of a fixed route; $5.00 for trips beyond that distance; advance trip tickets available at EZ-RIDER outlets
• Fixed-route access: Certified paratransit riders ride fixed-route buses free with their EZ-Rider ID card
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:15 a.m.–7:10 p.m.; Saturday, 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; closed Sundays and major holidays

Other Transportation Help

• Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin — Transportation: Ask about additional transportation assistance for medical appointments and community access — (432) 563-1061 aaapb.org ↗
• West Texas Opportunities — TRAX Transportation: Regional transportation services for eligible residents — 1-800-245-9028 gowto.org ↗
• Non-emergency medical transportation (Medicaid): If you have Texas Medicaid, your managed care plan covers rides to medical appointments — call the member services number on your Medicaid card, or ask the Area Agency on Aging for a referral

• Healthcare Assistance:
  • https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/
• Rx Assistance:
  • https://www.needymeds.org/
  • https://www.goodrx.com/insurance/medicare
  • https://costplusdrugs.com/
• Medicare Rx Assistance:
  • https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/pharmaceutical-assistance-program?lang=en&year=2023
  • https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/drug-costs
• Insulin Assistance:
  • https://insulinhelp.org/
• EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.
  • EyeCare America - American Academy of Ophthalmology (aao.org)
• National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.
  • Get Free or Low-Cost Eye Care | National Eye Institute (nih.gov)
• National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.
  • Ramp Resources | National Ramp Home Access
• Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.
  • State Assistance Programs for Durable Medical Equipment (payingforseniorcare.com)

• Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans- press 1)
• Adult Maltreatment Hotline: 800-482-8049
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
  • Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ through interpretation service
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
• Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention: Dial 988
  • https://988lifeline.org/
• Find a therapist near you: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists?_gl=1*x3iy7y*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjw48TUBhBREiwAK0GnQZuO0hNamNqZlvJkmJHaXgRIPKNmtZCT3jHqxT85b1kkkoj9UyDHNRoC5AkQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAD_gfuxg6_pZY8xE_bJbsGAHGufk2

Housing: Rental assistance, home cleaning and repair assistance, utility assistance, etc.

Rental Assistance

• Midland County Housing Authority: 1710 Edwards St., Midland, TX 79701 — (432) 570-4155 — Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00–1:00 p.m.) mcha2.org ↗
• Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program for families, seniors, and disabled individuals across Midland and Andrews County
• VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) and Foster Youth to Independence programs also administered here
• Waitlists open periodically rather than staying open year-round — call or check the website for current status
• Housing Authority of the City of Midland: 700 W Scharbauer Dr., Midland, TX 79705 — (432) 682-0011 — public housing within Midland city limits; call to confirm current waitlist status
• Emergency rent help: Dial 2-1-1 to screen for whichever local rental-assistance fund is currently accepting applications 211texas.org ↗

Utility Assistance

CEAP (the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program) helps pay electric and gas bills for income-eligible households, with priority often given to elderly and disabled applicants.

• West Texas Opportunities — Midland Neighborhood Center: 208 S. Marienfeld St., Midland, TX 79701 — (432) 218-7589 — Bill Payment Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Case Management, and Weatherization Assistance gowto.org ↗
• CEAP details: Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program — statewide TDHCA program that helps eligible households pay heating and cooling bills tdhca.texas.gov ↗
• What you'll need: Proof of income, Social Security cards for the household, a recent utility bill, and a valid ID

Home Repair & Weatherization

• Christmas in Action — Midland: (432) 683-4177 — volunteer home-repair program for elderly and disabled homeowners living on fixed incomes; referral often made through the Area Agency on Aging christmasinaction.org ↗
• West Texas Opportunities — Weatherization Assistance Program: 208 S. Marienfeld St., Midland, TX 79701 — (432) 218-7589 — free weatherization (insulation, air sealing, furnace safety checks) for income-eligible households when funding is available gowto.org ↗
• Permian Basin Habitat for Humanity: 305 E. Texas Ave., Midland, TX 79701 — (432) 686-8877 — primarily an affordable-homeownership builder; call to ask whether a current repair program is available for seniors pbhfh.org ↗
• Home cleaning / chore assistance: Casa de Amigos offers home cleaning services for low-income elderly and disabled residents to help them stay independent casadeamigosmidland.org ↗

For any home-repair referral, start with the Area Agency on Aging (432-563-1061) — they maintain the current list of active volunteer and funded repair programs in the Permian Basin 

Enrichment: Senior centers, community activities, etc.

Casa de Amigos operates three senior centers across Midland, each offering a full slate of daytime activities for residents 55 and older.

Casa de Amigos Senior Centers

• SESC: 1803 E Indiana Ave., Midland, TX — Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• CDASC: 1101 Garden Lane, Midland, TX — Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• MSC: 3303 W Illinois Ave., Suite 18, Midland, TX — Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. casadeamigosmidland.org ↗
• Table games — dominoes, billiards, cards, shuffleboard
• Craft projects and observation of multicultural traditions through celebrations and special events
• Classes and workshops in sewing, knitting, English, painting, and gardening
• Supervised exercise facilities and health information
• Translation services and information/referral to other resources

Eligibility for Casa de Amigos senior programs is generally 55 and older; call ahead to confirm current activity schedules.

Other Enrichment Options

• Senior Life Midland — Volunteer Programs: Senior Corps, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Foster Grandparents, and Senior Companions programs let active seniors stay engaged through volunteering seniorlifemidland.org ↗
• Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin — Volunteer Programs: Additional volunteer opportunities and social engagement for seniors across the region aaapb.org ↗
• Midland County Public Library branches often host free classes, tech-help sessions, and book clubs open to seniors
• Faith communities across Midland often run their own senior fellowship groups and outings
• AARP Texas may offer additional classes or health/wellness programming for older adults — the Area Agency on Aging can help with a referral

Quick-Reference Directory

Every organization in this guide, in one place — call the first number when in doubt, or tap the link to open the website.

This guide was compiled in September 2026 from public sources and organization websites. Programs, hours, funding, and eligibility rules change — please call ahead to confirm before a visit or application, especially for waitlisted programs like Section 8 housing and CSFP.