Free Meals near
Summer Meals are a lifeline for kids in need. The national summer meals program was created to help students get enough nutrition when school is out of session. Summer meals programs are run by public and private organizations, including schools, community centers, and faith-based organizations. To find the closest summer meal site, simply text the word "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 877-877.
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Our RMYA staff are monitoring city, state, and national responses to COVID-19 and will make adjustments as necessary to keep all of our clients and stakeholders protected. Please feel free to call our 24-hour hotline at 210-340-8090 with questions or concerns.
Are you 18 or younger? Need a safe place to go? Call us now and we will help you.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Notice
While this Senior Nutrition site remains closed due to COVID-19, seniors needing a meal or Food Bank commodities may contact the Department of Human Services senior center nearest to them for services:
- West End Park Senior Center, 210-207-1720
- District 2 Senior Center, 210-207-5390
- South Side Lions Senior Center, 210-207-1760
- Willie Cortez Senior Center, 210-207-5295
- District 5 Senior Center, 210-207-5270
- Normoyle Senior Center, 210-207-5650
- Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior Center, 210-558-0178
- Doris Griffin Senior Center, 210-780-7444
- Bob Ross Senior Center, 210-207-5300
- Northeast Senior Center, 210-207-4590
Seniors may also call the Human Services Senior Services Division at 210-207-7172.
Other resources available to seniors:
- San Antonio Food Bank Commodities, 210-431-8326
- Meals on Wheels, 210-735-5115
- Alamo Service Connection / Senior Services, 210-477-3275
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation*
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouse.
Free.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Notice
While this Senior Nutrition site remains closed due to COVID-19, seniors needing a meal or Food Bank commodities may contact the Department of Human Services senior center nearest to them for services:
- West End Park Senior Center, 210-207-1720
- District 2 Senior Center, 210-207-5390
- South Side Lions Senior Center, 210-207-1760
- Willie Cortez Senior Center, 210-207-5295
- District 5 Senior Center, 210-207-5270
- Normoyle Senior Center, 210-207-5650
- Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior Center, 210-558-0178
- Doris Griffin Senior Center, 210-780-7444
- Bob Ross Senior Center, 210-207-5300
- Northeast Senior Center, 210-207-4590
Seniors may also call the Human Services Senior Services Division at 210-207-7172.
Other resources available to seniors:
- San Antonio Food Bank Commodities, 210-431-8326
- Meals on Wheels, 210-735-5115
- Alamo Service Connection / Senior Services, 210-477-3275
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation*
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouse.
Free.
On Tuesdays, The Chow Train serves a 3 course dinner to individuals on the streets of San Antonio at various locations.
On Sundays, The Chow Train serves a hot lunch at Under the Bridge.
Free.
Nutritious, warm meals are prepared and served four times each week in the basement of Travis Park Church.
This program is part of CorazonSA's service to San Antonio's homeless community.
Free.
Lutheran Campus Ministry in San Antonio provides weekly home-cooked fellowship dinners to college students.
Transportation is available. Call for details.
Must be enrolled in a San Antonio area college as a student.
Free
by Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM)
Notice
In partnership with the City, CAM is now a Care Hub.
- Sack lunches for our homeless friends – Monday – Saturday [9:00 AM – 11:00 AM]
- Homeless Showers – Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday [9:30 AM – 11:30 AM]
- Homeless Hygiene Kits – Thursday [9:30 AM – 1030 AM]
- Homeless Clothing Distribution – Thursday [9:30 AM – 1030 AM]
- Mail Service picked up in admin Monday - Thursday [9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM] and Friday [9:00 AM, 11:30/11:45 PM]
- ID Recovery – Friday [9:30 AM – 11:30 AM]
We provide simple lunches and other services as we are able.
Notice
Continuing service with current participants. Mentors are reaching out to check on individual needs during this time.
We are a non-profit, ecumenical ministry designed to Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. We do this by:
- Praying for kids.
- Going where kids are.
- Building personal relationships with them.
- Winning the right to be heard.
- Providing experiences that are fun, adventurous
and life-changing. - Sharing our lives and the Good News of Jesus Christ
with adolescents. - Inviting them to personally respond to the Good News.
- Loving them regardless of their responses.
- Nurturing kids so they might grow in their love for Christ
and the knowledge of God's Word and become people who
can share their faith with others. - Helping young people develop the skills, assets and
attitudes to reach their full God-given potential. - Encouraging kids to live connected to the Body of Christ by
being an active member of a local congregation. - Working with a team of like-minded individuals - volunteer
leaders, committee members, donors and staff.
We provide warm meals, showers with CAM, ID Recovery, respite, small groups, computer lab, street outreach, and personalized case management.
Located on the campus of Grace Lutheran Church, this program is in partnership with the City of San Antonio and local non-profits including Haven for Hope, SA Hope Center, First Presbyterian Church, and Church Under the Bridge.
The center is for anyone experiencing homelessness, about to experience homelessness, or in need of respite during the day.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Notice
While the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services operated Senior Centers and Nutrition Sites are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, meals and San Antonio Food Bank commodities are available for pickup or delivery by the Department of Human Services.
All Senior Center members enrolled in the Senior Nutrition Program will receive meal distributions and San Antonio Food Bank commodities at the senior centers during the closure. Seniors needing a meal or Food Bank commodities may contact the Department of Human Services senior center nearest to them for services:
- West End Park Senior Center, 210-207-1720
- District 2 Senior Center, 210-207-5390\South Side Lions Senior Center, 210-207-1760\Willie Cortez Senior Center, 210-207-5295
- District 5 Senior Center, 210-207-5270
- Normoyle Senior Center, 210-207-5650
- Alicia Treviño Lopez Senior Center, 210-558-0178
- Doris Griffin Senior Center, 210-780-7444
- Bob Ross Senior Center, 210-207-5300
- Northeast Senior Center, 210-207-4590
Seniors may also call the Human Services Senior Services Division at 210-207-7172.
Other resources available to seniors:
- San Antonio Food Bank Commodities, 210-431-8326
- Meals on Wheels, 210-735-5115
- Alamo Service Connection / Senior Services, 210-477-3275
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation*
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouses.
Free.
Notice
Due to safety concerns, this program has been temporarily discontinued. Please check back for updates.
Meals for the Homeless.
Homeless.
Free.
Notice
Click here to see COVID-19 updates and guidelines from the Office of the Archdiocese.
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Free Meals
- Health Screen
- Nutrition Education
- Relationship Building
- Support Network
60 years + and spouses.
Free.
Open to the community, our Summer Meals Program provides free nutritious meals and snacks to school-aged children under the age of 18 who visit this distribution site.
Free
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Notice
While this Senior Nutrition site remains closed due to COVID-19, seniors needing a meal or Food Bank commodities may contact the Department of Human Services senior center nearest to them for services:
- West End Park Senior Center, 210-207-1720
- District 2 Senior Center, 210-207-5390
- South Side Lions Senior Center, 210-207-1760
- Willie Cortez Senior Center, 210-207-5295
- District 5 Senior Center, 210-207-5270
- Normoyle Senior Center, 210-207-5650
- Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior Center, 210-558-0178
- Doris Griffin Senior Center, 210-780-7444
- Bob Ross Senior Center, 210-207-5300
- Northeast Senior Center, 210-207-4590
Seniors may also call the Human Services Senior Services Division at 210-207-7172.
Other resources available to seniors:
- San Antonio Food Bank Commodities, 210-431-8326
- Meals on Wheels, 210-735-5115
- Alamo Service Connection / Senior Services, 210-477-3275
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation*
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouse.
Free.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Early Head Start provides comprehensive child and family development services for low-income families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years. Early Head Start provides early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services on a year-round basis. The purpose of the program is to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development for school readiness; to support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and to help parents move toward self-sufficiency. AVANCE-San Antonio offers a two-option program for children and their families consisting of Home-based Option and Center-based Option providing services at licensed Childhood Development Centers. At all times Early Head Start services at least 10% children with disabilities.
Services Provided:
• Infant/Toddler Child Development Classrooms
• Early Childhood Education and Development
• Services for Infants & Toddlers with Special Needs
• Bilingual and Dual Language
Children 6 weeks to 3 years old.
Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often times, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each child care center.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Notice
- Open and providing services.
- Other resources available to seniors:
- San Antonio Food Bank Commodities, 210-431-8326
- Meals on Wheels, 210-735-5115
- Alamo Service Connection / Senior Services, 210-477-3275
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation*
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouse.
Free.
The Goslinowski Social Services Center provides assistance to individuals and families in a crisis situation to meet their basic and emergency needs in order to prevent homelessness. Services include utility, and food assistance.
Notice
The Shelter remains OPEN.
When the shelter is at full capacity we can assist in referring families in need to other resources.
The shelter provides immediate, short-term housing for women and families experiencing homelessness. The objective is to move these individuals and families from crisis to stability with emergency shelter. Rooms come available most days on a first-come, first-served basis.
Women, mothers and children, and intact families. (Couples must show marriage certificate.)
Free.
We provide sack lunches at this location for people experiencing homelessness or food insecurity.
Notice
This Safe Place is OPEN to provide services as usual.
Please be aware our RMYA staff are monitoring city, state, and national responses to COVID-19 and will make adjustments as necessary to keep all of our clients and stakeholders protected.
Please feel free to call our 24-hour hotline (210-340-8090) with questions or concerns.
Here’s how Safe Place works:
Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.
Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).
Step Three – Within 30 minutes, a RMYA staff member or qualified Safe Place volunteer will arrive to talk with the youth and, if necessary, provide transportation to RMYA's Centro Seguro Drop-In Center.
Step Four – Once at Centro Seguro, counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff makes sure the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.
This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.
Free.
A nutritious hot meal is served to older adults, age 60+, through the city's Comprehensive Nutrition Program.
Programming also includes monthly food distribution, games, arts and crafts, fitness and exercise, health screenings, special events, and field trips.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Notice
While this Senior Nutrition site remains closed due to COVID-19, seniors needing a meal or Food Bank commodities may contact the Department of Human Services senior center nearest to them for services:
- West End Park Senior Center, 210-207-1720
- District 2 Senior Center, 210-207-5390
- South Side Lions Senior Center, 210-207-1760
- Willie Cortez Senior Center, 210-207-5295
- District 5 Senior Center, 210-207-5270
- Normoyle Senior Center, 210-207-5650
- Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior Center, 210-558-0178
- Doris Griffin Senior Center, 210-780-7444
- Bob Ross Senior Center, 210-207-5300
- Northeast Senior Center, 210-207-4590
Seniors may also call the Human Services Senior Services Division at 210-207-7172.
Other resources available to seniors:
- San Antonio Food Bank Commodities, 210-431-8326
- Meals on Wheels, 210-735-5115
- Alamo Service Connection / Senior Services, 210-477-3275
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation*
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouse.
Free.
Notice
We now serve dinner every day of the week to our neighbors living on the street.
Dinner is still at 6:00 pm but is now served outside on a strict grab-and-go basis. No lingering, please. Worship services are suspended until further notice.
We also provide pet food and hygiene items, including face masks. Clothing assistance has been discontinued until further notice.
A nutritious dinner is served three days a week, followed by a worship service that includes a gospel message and contemporary Christian music.
After a balanced meal, individuals can receive a change of clothes, hygiene products, or special items we may have in stock (like blankets, hats, and gloves in winter months).
Most of our dinner guests, as well as most of our church members, are chronically homeless individuals, but all are welcome.
Free.
Notice
This program continues to provide grab-and-go dinners at the usual time. We ask that those coming for dinner not linger on the premises to eat or socialize.
Every Saturday evening, in partnership with Church Under the Bridge, we serve dinner in a family-style setting to homeless men, women, and children.
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Haven for Hope is open to anyone who is experiencing homelessness. No ID is required.
The Intake office is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Families are welcome 24/7.
Due to COVID, new arrivals will be tested onsite for COVID-19 and will be required to isolate in a designated location until test results are provided (1-3 nights). If the test results are positive, transportation and placement will be arranged at the City’s Isolation Care Facility Hotel. If the test results are negative, individuals and families will transition directly to Haven programming.
The Courtyard offers indoor sleeping to all individuals age 18 and older.
Families with nowhere else to stay are never turned away. (Families who arrive when the Intake Office is closed should go to the security building, which is located across the railroad tracks from the Intake Office, up a short flight of steps.)
Haven's Promise
- You will ALWAYS be treated with kindness, compassion, dignity, and respect.
- You will always sleep indoors, even in the Courtyard.
- You will receive three hot meals a day and any clothing you need.
- You will be connected to housing, through Haven Housing and our partners.
- You will be connected to medical care, dental care, eye care, mental health care.
Services Available
- Housing
- Employment opportunities
- ID Recovery: Social Security card, birth certificate, driver’s license
- Application Assistance for Social Security, Disability, Medicare, SNAP
- Substance use recovery
- Detox
- Sober living
- LGBTQ services
- Medical care
- Eye care
- Dental care
- Psychiatric services
- Counseling
- Help with abuse, trauma
- GED classes
- Support for parents
- Support for school-age kids
- Legal services
- Showers, laundry
For additional information, please contact [email protected]
There are no ID requirements and no drug testing is required.
All services are at no cost to Haven clients.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Notice
While this Senior Nutrition site remains closed due to COVID-19, seniors needing a meal or Food Bank commodities may contact the Department of Human Services senior center nearest to them for services:
- West End Park Senior Center, 210-207-1720
- District 2 Senior Center, 210-207-5390
- South Side Lions Senior Center, 210-207-1760
- Willie Cortez Senior Center, 210-207-5295
- District 5 Senior Center, 210-207-5270
- Normoyle Senior Center, 210-207-5650
- Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior Center, 210-558-0178
- Doris Griffin Senior Center, 210-780-7444
- Bob Ross Senior Center, 210-207-5300
- Northeast Senior Center, 210-207-4590
Seniors may also call the Human Services Senior Services Division at 210-207-7172.
Other resources available to seniors:
- San Antonio Food Bank Commodities, 210-431-8326
- Meals on Wheels, 210-735-5115
- Alamo Service Connection / Senior Services, 210-477-3275
Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:
- Companionship
- Nutrition Education
- Basic Health Screenings
- Social Services
- Outreach activities
- Recreation and Dance
- Computer Classes*
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes*
- Transportation*
*Not available at all centers.
Age 60+ and spouse.
Free.
Notice
Guests are screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon entry and are required to wear a mask, except when eating or sleeping.
A hot meal is served each evening to our guests. Our dining room (shown in the photos) can serve up to 40 men. The evening meal is prepared by SARM staff and served at the completion of the worship service.
In addition, a light breakfast (pastry, juice and coffee) is served to the men as they depart the mission each morning. The Mission obtains its food through donations by individuals, companies and churches and by spot purchasing. Our kitchen is well equipped, city approved and includes oven, gas range, microwave, large refrigerator, walk-in freezer, and high speed dishwasher.
Men Only.
Free.
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The Mission is now open to serve a reduced number of guests. All staff members are fully vaccinated and all volunteers to the Mission must be fully vaccinated. Guests are screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon entry and are required to wear a mask, except when eating or sleeping.
The San Antonio Rescue Mission dormitory houses up to 40 men in bunk beds.
- All bed linens are washed, dried and replaced on each bed every day
- Showers and personal hygiene items are provided
- Meal served after chapel services
- Soiled clothing can be exchanged for clean clothes.
Men only.
Join us for breakfast before Sunday services.
Free.
Notice
We continue to serve dinner on a grab-and-go basis. In compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, we ask that you not linger to eat or socialize.
We offer a nourishing meal, clothing, and compassionate interaction to the homeless and our other disadvantaged neighbors.
Free.
Notice
We have partially reopened and resumed serving hot meals. See our current schedule below.
We strive to provide a friendly, cozy day-home and courtyard to anyone in need of a safe haven to rest, enjoy a meal, engage in conversation, garden, do laundry, watch a movie, play a board game, obtain travel size hygiene supplies, receive postal mail, and make/send and receive phone calls or email messages.
We also have free WIFI.
We are not an overnight shelter.
Must be homeless and 50 years or older to receive services other than Coordinated Entry referrals.
Free.