We are always looking for new locations where our Food Pantries could benefit community members. If your organization would like to house a Food Pantry on its grounds, please fill out our Food Pantry Request Form.

How Can You Help?

• Stop by one of our Food Pantry locations when it’s convenient for you and drop off needed non-perishable donation(s).
• Volunteer your site to house a Food Pantry.
• Contact Us for other ways you can help.

Food Pantry every Sunday after 11:00 AM worship service.

The Alamo Colleges are hosting Pop-Up Markets in collaboration with the San Antonio Food Bank to provide healthy food to students, employees, and the surrounding community through no-contact, drive-through events.

Students and employees may participate at any location. All participants must register in advance.

To find out when the next Pop Up Market is happening and to pre-register, call the San Antonio Food Bank at 210-431-8326.

Requirements:

• Pop Up Market available for Students, Faculty, and Staff from any Alamo College.
• Must pre-register at 210-431-8326.
• Drive-Thru Food Distribution.

If you are an employee of ACD and are interested in Volunteering, click here.

Student or partners can volunteer here.

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.

Antioch’s Food Bank Ministry has been serving the Eastside community for over 35 years.

Additional services at this time include:

• HEB gift cards (periodically)
• Voter registration
• Cloth face masks and face shields
• Curbside Food Distribution

Call for more information.

Free.

The Nopalitos Free Pantry is located in the Highland Park neighborhood of San Antonio, Tx at 426 Rigsby Ave. It exists with support from the community to provide free dry goods to anyone in need.

It is a "Take what you need, give what you can" resource.

We Accept:

• Non perishables
• Hygeine products
• Pet Food
• Books

We have a Little Free Library at this location.

Free.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Home Visits
• Utility Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Medical Services

Must reside within parish boundary. Food service requires walk-in. Utility Assistance requires a home visit

Community pantry located at 3203 W. Houston St. in San Antonio on the corner of W. Houston and N. Hamilton. Donate what you can/take what you need!

We Accept:

• Non perishables
• Perishables
• Hygeine products
• Books

We also have a Little Free Library at this location.

For monetary donations: Cash app $westsidepantry.

Free.

If you are in need of food, we welcome you. Pick up a basket of food items and feel God's love.

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.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry

Must reside within parish boundary.

The basic premise of the client choice food pantry model is just that - allowing people seeking food assistance to choose for themselves what products they receive.

Please come to the garden patio at the rear of the building and sit at the picnic table until you are called. Thank You!

Call 210-533-7114 for an appointment.

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.

We work with Daily Bread Ministries to provide free groceries to those in need.

Free.

Bread of Life's mission is to meet the nutritional and spiritual needs of the community, following Christ's message of love and compassion. This mission only succeeds because of the generosity of individuals, organizations, and businesses.

Must live in Bexar County.

All families MUST REGISTER by calling the church during office hours. 

Food will be distributed first-come, first-served.

Free.

We are always looking for new locations where our Food Pantries could benefit community members. If your organization would like to house a Food Pantry on its grounds, please fill out our Food Pantry Request Form.

How Can You Help?

• Stop by one of our Food Pantry locations when it’s convenient for you and drop off needed non-perishable donation(s).
• Volunteer your site to house a Food Pantry.
• Contact Us for other ways you can help.

Free

Presa Community Center improves lives by providing access to needed resources and tools for social and personal transformation.

Requirements for Clients:

• Valid ID
• Current utility bill in their name

Free.

The Mobile Relief Unit and Shower Trailer, affectionately known by the community as Hope and Faith, provide immediate family and support services throughout San Antonio and the surrounding 19 counties of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The Mobile Relief Unit includes a mobile food pantry and USDA-certified kitchen to serve warm, fresh meals. The shower trailer has two bathroom units with a sink, toilet, and shower, as well as laundry machines.

Call to inquire about service.

Catholic Charities can help with basic needs while you work toward self-sufficiency. St. Stephen’s CARE Center provides Compassion, Aid, Respect, and Empowerment to those who need us most.

Food Pantry Individuals and families in need of food are offered bundles of non-perishable food items which can last up to two weeks. Clients are also offered recipes for provisions in order to maximize the use of their food bundle. In the event an individual who is homeless seeks food from the Food Pantry, they are offered foods sensitive to their situation. (For food assistance, please schedule an appointment with a case manager at (210) 226-6178.)

Clothes Closet Individuals and families in need of clothing may visit our on-site Clothes Closet. The clothes, shoes, and accessories are organized by clothing type, color, and size. In addition, basic household items such as plates, cups, and cookware are also offered.

St Stephen's Care Center also serves as a Texas Diaper Bank distribution point.

Requirements:

• ID for every household member
• Social Security for every household member
• Current Utility bill

One person may pick up food for the household as long as they have the above requirements, you must go inside to receive food.

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 Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Clothing Assistance

Requirements:

• Valid ID preferred.
• Must reside within parish boundary.
• Application with household members and information.
• Clothing and Household items also available on food distribution days, you do not need to live in parish boundaries for these items.

Helping neighbors in need.

Neighbors in the vicinity of the church.

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 Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Furtinure Assistance
• Utility Assistance
• Clothing Assistance

Must reside within parish boundary.

Woodlawn Christian Church distributes food from the San Antonio Food Bank regularly.

Food Pantry services are available to everybody.

Free

Pax Christi Food Pantry provides food to an under-served population with dignity and respect.

Requirements:

• Application with household members and information
• Valid ID
• Drive-Thru Food Distribution

Sharing with neighbors in need.

All are welcome.

The Cardinal's Cupboard is a community pantry in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank and is open to UIW students, faculty, staff and community members. We have two locations for students and community members to access non-perishable foods, basic hygiene products and other basic needs on the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) at Joeris Hall and near the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (located in room 327 of the Administration).

• By appointment only, as repairs are being made to this location at the beginning of the 2023 Fall academic semester. Please call (210) 283-6423, (210) 832-3208, or email Teofilo Reyes Jr. [email protected].
• The Cardinals Cupboard Food Pantry is open to all in the community and is not restricted to only the UIW community.
• No ID or proof of income is required or necessary.

If you are in need of food to get by for a week, we welcome you--no questions asked and no forms to fill out. Pick up a basket of food items and feel God's love.

Free.