Food help in Texas
Find food pantries, mobile distributions and grocery assistance. Food banks often connect you to a local partner rather than distribute groceries at their offices.
What this covers
- Food BanksFree food assistance including non-perishable and perishable items for individuals and families in need.
Practical next steps
- Use a provider’s official pantry finder for your address.
- Contact the pantry before traveling to confirm hours, documents and distribution arrangements.
- Ask about SNAP application help if groceries are an ongoing concern.
Reviewed listings
North Texas Food Bank
Find partner food pantries and mobile distributions; get help applying for SNAP.
- Service area
- North Texas. Use the pantry finder to confirm the agency serving your address.
- Phone
- 214-330-1396
- How to apply
- Use the official pantry finder and call the pantry before visiting. For SNAP application help, call 214-269-0906. The food bank campus is not a substitute for a pantry appointment.
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Last verified 2026-10-03; checked: provider identity, service, official website, food assistance contact, application guidance, service area. Source 1 (opens in new tab) Source 2 (opens in new tab) Source 3 (opens in new tab) Confirm eligibility, hours, and availability with the provider before you go.
San Antonio Food Bank
Food assistance finder and help applying for public benefits.
- Service area
- San Antonio and Southwest Texas; confirm the partner location serving your address.
- Phone
- 210-431-8326
- How to apply
- Use the official Get Help page to locate assistance or contact Client Services. Check distribution instructions and eligibility directly before traveling.
Official website for San Antonio Food Bank (opens in new tab)Get started with San Antonio Food Bank (opens in new tab)
Last verified 2026-10-03; checked: provider identity, service, official website, Client Services phone, application guidance. Source 1 (opens in new tab) Confirm eligibility, hours, and availability with the provider before you go.
Related Quick Reads
Find it by county
Choose a Texas county to see reviewed listings for your area.
Other ways to find help
Download the BBTX app first for non-emergency community resources.
For additional help connecting with community services, call 2-1-1 or visit 2-1-1 Texas (opens in new tab).
In an emergency, call 911.