Food Pantry near
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 Choice Food Pantry allows our clients seeking food assistance to choose for themselves what products they receive.
This service is by appointment only. Sign-up is on the last Tuesday of every month from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Please understand that available appointments fill up weeks in advance, so you may be placed on a waiting list.
Free
West Avenue Compassion distributes food weekly to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger.
Requirements:
- Click here to see the San Antonio Food Bank income guidelines.
- New clients must bring a photo ID and proof of residency (i.e., lease, CPS, or SAWS bill).
- Application with household members and information.
- Serving Bexar County residents.
- Drive-Thru Food Distribution.
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're a fellowship of believers who are trying to grow together toward a God and our purpose is to focus on those who seek a new beginning and build a relationship with our creator.
Our Community First Food Pantries are designed to provide members of our community who are facing food insecurity essential non-perishable items in accessible and trusted locations throughout San Antonio and surrounding counties.
The mission of Community First Food Pantries is to help in the fight against food insecurity by supplying food and other items without barriers for those in immediate need while acting as a catalyst, inspiring others to give alongside us.
Our vision is a Community First Food Pantry in every local community, so those in need can access food and other items when needed.
What is a Community First Food Pantry?
- 24/7 Access - Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day and freely accessible to all, removing barriers to food access.
- Free-Standing, Weather-Proof, and Conveniently Located Outdoors - Maintenance and up keep provided by Community First.
- 100% Free - No Cost, No Registration, No Sign-Up. Take what is needed and give back what and when you can.
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.
The purpose of the General’s Store is to provide supplemental food to members of the Texas A&M University-San Antonio community who need assistance.
Available for Texas A&M students, faculty, and staff.
Requirements:
- Student ID
- General Application done in person.
For more information, please call 210-784-1356.
The General’s Store is located in Patriots’ Casa, Room 110.
Free.
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| Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Our Community First Food Pantries are designed to provide members of our community who are facing food insecurity essential non-perishable items in accessible and trusted locations throughout San Antonio and surrounding counties.
The mission of Community First Food Pantries is to help in the fight against food insecurity by supplying food and other items without barriers for those in immediate need while acting as a catalyst, inspiring others to give alongside us.
Our vision is a Community First Food Pantry in every local community, so those in need can access food and other items when needed.
What is a Community First Food Pantry?
- 24/7 Access - Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day and freely accessible to all, removing barriers to food access.
- Free-Standing, Weather-Proof, and Conveniently Located Outdoors - Maintenance and up keep provided by Community First.
- 100% Free - No Cost, No Registration, No Sign-Up. Take what is needed and give back what and when you can.
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.
We provide basic food items as we are able.
Anyone experiencing food insecurity is welcome.
Free.
In connection with the San Antonio Food Bank, we provide basic food items to seniors once each month.
Free
The St. Francis Food Pantry’s mission is to provide nutritional food to those who are hungry in our surrounding community.
Requirements:
- May receive food once per month.
- Serving zip codes: 78229, 78230, 78238, 78240, 78249, 78250, and 78253.
- Valid ID.
- Application with Household Members and Information.
Free.
The NCCF Food Pantry and Clothes Ministry is available to serve those in need. The ministry believes in serving everyone who comes with a need. Compassion and understanding drive those who serve.
If you need the services of the Food/Clothes Pantry or wish to donate non-perishable items or clothes, please get in touch with Deaconess Linda Brown at (210) 445-3170.
We distribute at the NCCF Gym.
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
- Utility Assistance
- Rental Assistance
Requirements:
- Valid ID.
- Must reside within parish boundary.
- Copy of Residential Lease for proof of residency.
Free.
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| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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In collaboration with other nonprofits, The Arbutus Place provides food, clothing, and other necessities to veterans, seniors, Title One families, and others in San Antonio's Medical Center.
All are welcome. No ID is required.
Free
The San Antonio Food Bank will distribute food on the first Thursday of each month to serve the projected 250 households with much-needed nourishment. Food insecurity is still a reality, and with the summer months approaching and kids out of school, the need for food increases. While Supplies Last, first come, first serve.
We ask for YOUR help. We need your plastic grocery bags (about 500 every month), volunteers to welcome and register our "neighbors," and bags of groceries to help get these bags of food in cars as they drive through the food line.
The food truck will arrive between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM, and the food distribution will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Please consider how you may help and see how the community comes together in need.
Requirements:
- Application with Household Members and Information
Free.
We offer non-perishable food items only. Please be prepared to carry your bags to your vehicle, as we may not have enough volunteers to assist you with this need.
If you would like to volunteer to help in the food pantry, call the church office for more information at 210-654-0404 or email Francyne Underwood.
The food pantry is located in the rear parking lot of the church, please follow the signs in the parking lot.
Click here if you would like to donate to the food pantry.
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.
Our Community First Food Pantries are designed to provide members of our community who are facing food insecurity essential non-perishable items in accessible and trusted locations throughout San Antonio and surrounding counties
The mission of Community First Food Pantries is to help in the fight against food insecurity by supplying food and other items without barriers for those in immediate need while acting as a catalyst, inspiring others to give alongside us.
Our vision is a Community First Food Pantry in every local community, so those in need can access food and other items when needed.
What is a Community First Food Pantry?
- 24/7 Access - Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and freely accessible to all, removing barriers to food access.
- Free-Standing, Weather-Proof, and Conveniently Located Outdoors
- Maintenance and upkeep are provided by Community First.
- 100% Free - No Cost, No Registration, No Sign-Up. Take what you need and give back what and when you can.
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
Food distributions to all residents of Bexar County.
The Coker Food Pantry provides food for families in need. The San Antonio Food Bank has designated the Health and Wellness Center at Coker as a large food pantry.
Approximately 350 families are served through the weekly food distribution. This impacts so many households and frees family resources for other needed expenses.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Valid ID (assists in the application process).
- Completed application.
- First come, first served (please arrive early).
- Registration starts around 8 AM.
- Distribution limit.
- Serves all San Antonio zip codes.
Free, based on income.
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| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM - See Below |
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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.
Heart United is a group of church members who go out to the streets to serve the homeless community with food, clothing, and prayer.
They distribute food baskets and treats for needy families during the holiday season.
Free breakfasts or lunches are offered to John Jay High School students during the school year.
Food Pantry is held on the 1st Saturday of the Month.
Call or text 210-204-4416 for more information or to join Hearts United Community Outreach.
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.
We use a client choice model to provide emergency food boxes to anyone who comes through our doors.
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| Saturday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
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 in conjunction with the San Antonio Food Bank to provide groceries to needy families.
Requirements:
- Valid ID
- Proof of Residency (i.e. utility bill)
- Masks are required
Free.
We envision a community in which everyone has access to sufficient nutritious food. We are committed to responding to the Leon Valley community's needs by serving Christ through food distribution.
You must register with the San Antonio Food Bank at pickup time.
Free.
At St. Jerome we support those in need.
Currently the pantry is in need of:
- tomato sauce
- peanut butter
- jelly and/or jam
- spaghetti sauce
- pastas
- soups
- canned meats
- canned fruits and vegetables
- bottled, box or canned juices
- paper goods and personal hygiene.
We ask that all items should be in their original packaging. Your support is much appreciated.
Food Pantry is located in the Flanagan Administrative Center.
Free.
We are a once-a-month food pantry serving Greater Northwest San Antonio.
Currently, we do not have sufficient funds to offer material assistance other than food. If you need assistance other than food or know someone in need, contact us by email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Eligibility is based on self-attested need, but applicants:
- Must reside in one of these six zip codes:
- 78240
- 78229
- 78238
- 78251
- 78250
- 78249
- Must schedule an appointment. Appointments can be made here or by phone Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Must submit a "shopping list" of requested food items.
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
- Financial
Assistance by Appointment
Must reside within church boundaries.
Free
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| Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
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