The San Antonio Food Bank takes pride in fighting hunger, feeding hope in our 16 county service area. We believe that no child should go to bed hungry, adults should not have to choose between a hot meal and utilities, nor a senior sacrifice medical care for the sake of a meal.
Fighting hunger is our number one priority but we also serve to educate and provide assistance in many other ways. We achieve this through our variety of programs and resources available to families, individuals, seniors, children, and military members in need.
Click here and enter your zip code to find upcoming food distribution events near you.
We can provide information on what food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters are available near your location. We can also help you apply for Food Stamps. For assistance, call the number below.
The journey to a lifetime of nourishment starts here. The San Antonio Food Bank’s job training programs provide eligible community members with the chance to acquire new skills and attain industry certifications, empowering individuals to take the next stride towards a stable and fulfilling career.
Through community partnerships, we also offer wraparound resources like food assistance, benefits assistance, travel assistance, childcare, and more to support our clients.
Additional Training Opportunities
In addition to the programs offered onsite, The San Antonio Food Bank can assist eligible community members with enrollment in a variety of job training programs. Find the one that’s right for you based on your interests, skills, and goals. Industries include:
Aerospace
Culinary
Information Technology
Education
Finance
Healthcare
Warehouse & Logistics
We Offer Wraparound Support Services
The San Antonio Food Bank has resources to help eliminate obstacles to your success. Through community partnerships, we offer wraparound resources like food assistance, benefits assistance, travel assistance, childcare, and more to support our clients.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for certain industry-recognized certifications and degrees.
Expert Care & Support
Expert case management and support services provided by our staff.
Job Placement
Job search and placement services. Once you’ve made it through training programs, our case managers will assist you with your next career opportunity.
Education Support
Our community partners can assist with GED, ESL, and other remediation solutions to make you a competitive hire!
Food Assistance
Through Food Bank programs, we can offer supplemental food assistance.
Benefits Assistance
Through Food Bank programs, we can offer supplemental benefits assistance.
Travel Support
We can offer travel support through community-based programs.
Child Care
If you are in need of job assistance services, please call us so we can discuss your situation and determine how we can best help you. After speaking with you and understanding your needs, we will set up an in-person appointment and schedule you to attend our Job Readiness class.
- Computer Skills Classes
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) allows qualified participants to buy nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables using FMNP vouchers from participating Farmers Market Associations to improve their diets.
The program promotes the routine consumption of healthy and fresh produce from Farmers Markets as part of the daily diet of the families and individuals we serve.
FMNP:
- is not a statewide program;
- provides resources to low-income women and children in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs from farmers’ markets; and
- increases the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by helping develop or expand domestic farmers’ markets.
Must be participating in the WIC program to be eligible for the FMNP vouchers.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) allows qualified participants to buy nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables using FMNP vouchers from participating Farmers Market Associations to improve their diets.
The program promotes the routine consumption of healthy and fresh produce from Farmers Markets as part of the daily diet of the families and individuals we serve.
FMNP:
- is not a statewide program;
- provides resources to low-income women and children in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs from farmers’ markets; and
- increases the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by helping develop or expand domestic farmers’ markets.
Must be participating in the WIC program to be eligible for the FMNP vouchers.
For more information about the Farmers Markets Nutrition Program, click here.
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) allows qualified participants to buy nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables using FMNP vouchers from participating Farmers Market Associations to improve their diets.
The program promotes the routine consumption of healthy and fresh produce from Farmers Markets as part of the daily diet of the families and individuals we serve.
FMNP:
- is not a statewide program;
- provides resources to low-income women and children in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs from farmers’ markets; and
- increases the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by helping develop or expand domestic farmers’ markets.
Must be participating in the WIC program to be eligible for the FMNP vouchers.
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) allows qualified participants to buy nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables using FMNP vouchers from participating Farmers Market Associations to improve their diets.
The program promotes the routine consumption of healthy and fresh produce from Farmers Markets as part of the daily diet of the families and individuals we serve.
FMNP:
- is not a statewide program;
- provides resources to low-income women and children in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs from farmers’ markets; and
- increases the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by helping develop or expand domestic farmers’ markets.
Must be participating in the WIC program to be eligible for the FMNP vouchers.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click hehttps://safoodbank.org/our-programs/programs-for-seniors/senior-grocery-programs/re for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Applications available at our Holy Spirit church office located at 11093 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Tx 78250. Church office is generally open between 10 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday.
Free.
The San Antonio Food Bank assists clients with application and renewal assistance for various federal benefits.
Call or email with questions regarding benefits assistance.
Free.
The San Antonio Food Bank assists clients with application and renewal assistance for various federal benefits.
Call or email with questions regarding benefits assistance.
Free.
Project HOPE provides senior citizens living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly basis to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program provides approximately 50-60 pounds of food to qualifying seniors each month. Food is chosen to accommodate the special dietary needs of the senior population and includes produce, protein, whole grains, and staples that will help the seniors live healthy and independent lives.
Project HOPE is funded by the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification: 60 or older
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address
- Proof of income
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income ( SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) allows qualified participants to buy nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables using FMNP vouchers from participating Farmers Market Associations to improve their diets.
The program promotes the routine consumption of healthy and fresh produce from Farmers Markets as part of the daily diet of the families and individuals we serve.
FMNP:
- is not a statewide program;
- provides resources to low-income women and children in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs from farmers’ markets; and
- increases the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by helping develop or expand domestic farmers’ markets.
Must be participating in the WIC program to be eligible for the FMNP vouchers.
WIC FMNP: Receive and spend $30 in Farmers' Markets Nutrition Vouchers. Bring your "WIC SHOPPING LIST" to the participating markets.
The San Antonio Food Bank offers a summer camp program available for school-age children.
The FoodIQ Summer Camps consist of a series of fun cooking activities to learn where our food is coming from and the cultural diversity of food. Children learn how they can produce delicious recipes that are good for our health. The camps also emphasize the importance of physical activity and of water in our lives and teaching children to prepare refreshing infused waters to keep hydrated during the summer. Two curriculums available: FoodIQ Garden Cooks and Food IQ Cooking Around the World.
Boys and girls ages 8-12 (Limited to 15 participants).
Dress Code and Logistics: Comfortable cloths, tennis shoes, water bottle, no electronics or cell phones; lunch will be provided.
Free.
The San Antonio Food Bank assists clients with application and renewal assistance for various federal benefits.
Call or email with questions regarding benefits assistance.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification: The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE provides senior citizens living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly basis to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program provides approximately 50-60 pounds of food to qualifying seniors each month. Food is chosen to accommodate the special dietary needs of the senior population and includes produce, protein, whole grains, and staples that will help the seniors live healthy and independent lives.
Project HOPE is funded by the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification: 60 or older
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address
- Proof of income
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.