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Provides emergency assistance for food and clothing for families and individuals.
Hours: Mon-Tue 1:30pm-3pm, Wed 9:30am-3:15pm, Thu-Fri 9:30am-11am
Area(s) Served: Bexar and 78154 only Guadalupe County
Target Group: Low income
Application Process: Food Bank application required
Eligibility Requirements: zip codes: 78154, 78218, 78239, 78209, 78219, 78244, 78217, 78233, 78247
Phone: (210) 653-0953
Address: 127 Lanark Drive San Antonio, TX 78218
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Provides clothing for low income families and others in crisis situations.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Area(s) Served: Bandera
Eligibility Requirements: Proof of income, residence, or crisis.
Phone: (830) 796-8300
Address: 1116 12th Street Bandera, TX 78003
Community Outreach Organization whose goal is to provide supplemental food assistance of fresh vegetables and healthy nutritious grocery products to those in need. Collaborative partners are the San Antonio Food Bank, Alamo United Methodist Church and the National Veterans Outreach Program of the American GI Forum. Agency partners with the San Antonio Food Bank. Food distributed to Seniors the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Food for Veterans and Needy Families distributed by appointment. Provide clothing and other items to struggling individuals and their families as they become available.
Area(s) Served: Bexar
Fees: None
Phone: (210) 284-4391
Address: 14094 Nacogdoches Road San Antonio, TX 78247
Provide food, household necessities, clothing, & service referrals to residents who live within the four zip codes that surround Bulverde– 78163, 78070, 78258, and 78260. Also provides groceries & goods one time to individuals or families who live outside of our service area, as well as provide information and referrals to direct them to appropriate service providers in their residential area. No one in need is ever turned away empty handed.
Hours: Tuesday 10am-6pm; Wednesday & Thursday 9am-3pm. Other hours by appointment only.
Area(s) Served: Comal
Phone: (830) 438-7899
Address: 2295-1 Bulverde Road Bulverde, TX 78163
One-time emergency financial assistance to prevent utility disconnection, financial coaching, and budget assessment for income-eligible individuals and families. Case management staff provides a thorough intake and assessment of the family’s financial state in order to provide the best possible plan to help them move toward financial stability and self-sufficiency. Also utilize the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry to assist clients with obtaining their basic needs at no cost, reducing the client’s cost of living expenses. Referrals for additional Catholic Charities programs, employment, community resources and government assistance will also be provided to those in need. If eligible for financial assistance through this program, Catholic Charities will remit payment directly to the vendor.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Medina, Wilson
Application Process: Provide proof of income, utility bill, and valid ID.
Eligibility Requirements: 125% FPL
Phone: (210) 226-6178
Address: 1801 W Cesar E Chavez Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78207
* Utility assistance {Disconnect notice required for utility assistance; can help 1x per yr.} * Prescription assistance ($40 max.) * Mail service; ID recovery, such as Drivers License, TX ID, and Birth Certificates. * Counseling and referrals to other agencies. * Groceries and/or clothing are provided to clients with a permanent residence once every 2 months. * Bus tickets/passes (only with a verified medical appointment, job interviews or starting full-time job)
Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-3:30pm and Friday 9am-11:30am
Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson
Target Group: Low income, Seniors
Application Process: Provide photo ID, Social Security card, and disconnect notice.
Eligibility Requirements: >60 or disabled; name on bill
Phone: (210) 223-4099
Address: 110 McCullough San Antonio, TX 78215
Offers assistance with food.
Area(s) Served: Wilson
Phone: (830) 393-6154
Address: 1204 3rd Street Floresville, TX 78114
Corazon assists the marginalized and homeless populations through a variety of programs. * Wednesday Nights - Healing Service, Prayer Picnic, and Prayer Circle. Each Wednesday from 6-8 p.m., Corazon opens its doors for Gospel and a hearty meal. * Sunday Mornings: Café Corazon - Every Sunday morning 8am-10am, a team of volunteers provides a meal, fellowship and spiritual guidance. Showers, hygiene kits and clothes closet are available on Sunday mornings. * Donations of clean, machine-washable clothing for adults are always needed to stock the clothes closet. * Medical Clinic - Medical professionals donate their time on Sunday mornings to provide free checkups and medical care. * Volunteers - Corazon relies on volunteers to serve in its programs every week. * Deborah's House is a transitional housing program for women in transition from a substance abuse or emotional trauma recovery program.
Application Process: Call for more information
Eligibility Requirements: Homelessness
Phone: (210) 226-8341
Address: 230 E Travis San Antonio, TX 78205
Offers crisis intervention and assistance with personal and family problems requiring profession direction. Provides emergency assistance with food, clothing and medication, and emergency utility assistance for those in specified areas of town (Southside; see zip code list. Also serving Somerset, Jourdanton, and Von Ormy.) A food distribution center for the San Antonio Food Bank’s Project H.O.P.E commodity program. Distributes free groceries to persons aged 60 and older who meet financial eligibility criteria.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Eligibility Requirements: Service area for financial help: 78211, 78214, 78221, 78224, 78242, 78264, 78002, 78026, 78069, 78073.
Phone: (210) 334-2300
Address: 7607 Somerset Road San Antonio, TX 78211
Many programs to provide help for families that have had an unforeseen emergency. Other programs offer support that makes families more stable and self-sufficient. 1) Rent assistance, mortgage or utility payments. This is one time help that enables the family to survive a crisis. 2) Clothes Closet for families in the New Braunfels area in need of good used clothing and household goods. Service is by appointment and the clothes are free. Call for an appointment at 830-625-7100. 3) Food Pantry (by appointment) Donations and volunteers welcome.
Phone: (830) 625-7100
Address: 55131 I-35 S New Braunfels, TX 78132
Provides food, clothing, nutritional education and disaster relief as needed to needy, unemployed, and low income families and individuals.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-12pm; staff on call 24 hours a day
Fees: No fees
Application Process: Application and home visit.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be unable to meet immediate needs before the end of the month
Phone: (830) 484-2324
Address: 101 Railroad Street Poth, TX 78147
Provides groceries and clothing for the needy, low income, seniors on fixed incomes, and transients. Considers special diets. Also assists in the event of tragedy, such as fire, hurricane, etc. Funded entirely by donations; receives no government funding. Interdenominational Christian organization.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1pm-5pm
Area(s) Served: Gillespie
Eligibility Requirements: Gillespie County residents only in need of food.
Phone: (830) 997-9383
Address: 701 Mustang Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Store has used merchandise. Everything from clothing, to furniture, to accessories. This location is also a donation center where you can drop of items for donation to the Goodwill program.
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sunday 11am-7pm
Phone: (210) 924-8581
Address: 1075 S Walnut Avenue New Braunfels, TX 78130
Offers social services that enhance the culture, health, quality of life, and progress of individuals and families, with a particular focus on individuals residing in the west side of San Antonio. The center provides the following services: direct assistance (food, clothing, and referral services); a food program for seniors; nutrition and wellness programs; after-school and youth enrichment program (after-school meals, transportation from surrounding elementary schools, homework assistance, tutoring, arts and crafts, recreational and organized sports, computer lab); chess tournaments for youth; Ballet Folklorico dance program; counseling for adults; and legal assistance. Part of Catholic Charities.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Fees: Varies by program; please call for information.
Application Process: Varies by program; please call for information.
Eligibility Requirements: Varies by program; please call for information
Address: 1801 W Cesar Chavez Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78207
Emergency financial assistance as well as counseling services. Many other programs available to low income, disabled and seniors. Provides coats, heaters, blankets, and fans for those in need.
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30am-5pm; Friday 8:30am-12pm
Application Process: Sign up at office.
Phone: (830) 997-9756
Address: 1904 N Llano Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Grocery Box Program: Twice a month (every other Thursday) approximately $100-125 worth of canned food, bread, dessert, non-perishables, dairy, diapers and produce are delivered to hundreds of families and individuals in need by church partner family mentors from outreach programs. Hill Country Silver Crown Program: The elderly and disabled are provided with Depends, wipes, and other personal hygiene products to assist them in maintaining good health.
Hours: 9am-4pm
Area(s) Served: Bandera, Comal, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Bexar, Medina
Target Group: Families, low income
Application Process: Call for appointment or walk in.
Eligibility Requirements: Families in poverty or crisis
Phone: (830) 755-5200
Address: 38 Cascade Caverns Boerne, TX 78006
Offers assistance with food and clothing for persons residing in Kendall County. Food Pantry, Emergency Financial Assistance with utilities and rent.
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Food Pantry: Tue-Fri 9am-12pm
Area(s) Served: Kendall
Application Process: Walk ins accepted for food pantry, call for appointment for financial assistance.
Eligibility Requirements: Must provide proof of income and residency.
Phone: (830) 249-8643
Address: 118 W Advogt Street Boerne, TX 78006
Works with local agencies and organizations to provide persons in transition with counseling, education, job training, employment services and referrals. Provides food, clothing, information, and financial assistance to pursue educational opportunities, referrals for drug/alcohol rehabilitation, and other social services to those in need. Can provide utility assistance.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm
Target Group: Homeless, Inmates
Application Process: Complete forms and interview.
Eligibility Requirements: Homeless persons or inmates in transition
Phone: (210) 533-4673
Address: 342 Vine San Antonio, TX 78220
A United Way sponsored agency that provides multiple essential services to low income families within its service area. Services include early childhood education. social services and activities and meals for seniors.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Target Group: Low income in service area
Application Process: Walk-in, referral or by appointment
Eligibility Requirements: Must meet income guidelines & live in the Madonna Neighborhood Center service area
Phone: (210) 432-2374
Address: 1906 Castroville Road San Antonio, TX 78237
Provides clothing vouchers, emergency food assistance, rent and utility assistance. Also Emergency & Disaster Services. Only the final $100 of the bill will be paid. If bill is over $100, client will be required to complete the co-payment before a check will be processed. Will be required to come in to complete consent form for CPS. Only take 8 to 10 appointments a week.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm
Application Process: Make an application for assistance; obtain required documents; process through a case worker
Eligibility Requirements: Must provide ID, Social Security card, proof of residence, and proof of income or assistance if any; must also provide their metered bill
Phone: (210) 352-2000
Address: 521 W Elmira San Antonio, TX 78212
Provides clothing vouchers, emergency food pantry, financial assistance with rent and utilities, prescription assistance, disaster relief, seasonal assistance (back to school and Christmas), and information and referral. ** For prescription assistance, contact Ann Marshall CMAP Patient Advocate, (or assistant Teresa Gage.) * Only the final $100 of the bill will be paid. If bill is over $100, client will be required to complete the co-payment before a check will be processed.
Hours: 9:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00 weekdays
Area(s) Served: Kerr
Application Process: Interview with Caseworker
Eligibility Requirements: Must meet income poverty guidelines and/or have emergency need
Phone: (830) 257-6770
Address: 855 Hays Street Kerrville, TX 78028
Implements a case management program to work with families on an ongoing basis to help them identify the root causes of their food insecurity and to help them develop a proactive plan to become more self-sufficient. SA Hope's model is based on providing a hand-up, rather than a hand-out. SA Hope works with a number of local nonprofit agencies to provide a variety of life skill and prevention-based programs to strengthen the family. Emergency Food and Clothing, Case Management Monday thru Friday 9 am - 5 pm and Saturday 9 am - 2 pm.
Phone: (210) 732-3776
Address: 321 N General McMullin Drive San Antonio, TX 78237
Offer spiritual guidance, a meal, used clothing, food, & used furniture.
Hours: Mon - Sat 9-6
Target Group: Very low income
Application Process: In person
Eligibility Requirements: Persons facing problems with alcoholism, drug addiction, prostitution, lack of food, and homelessness
Phone: None
Address: 3031 Guadalupe Street San Antonio, TX 78207
Provides food or financial assistance to people in need. Located next to St. Louis Church in Castroville.
Area(s) Served: Medina
Phone: (210) 225-7837
Address: 610 Madrid Street Castroville, TX 78009
Used merchandise, clothing, provides food vouchers and limited prescription and utility bill payment assistance.
Hours: Mon: 2-4; Wed 7-9; Sat 9-11
Area(s) Served: Kerr, Kendall
Address: 1145 Broadway Street Kerrville, TX 78028
By working in many local Catholic parishes, the Society provides food, clothing and financial assistance (rent, mortgage, utilities, funeral arrangements, & medication.) Limited to very low-income individuals as outlined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Call: 210-225-SVDP (7837) or 210-227-4464) Or call 211 to obtain information on the nearest St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5
Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Wilson
Fees: none
Eligibility Requirements: Client must reside in a parish that has a Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Address: 1 Haven for Hope Way San Antonio, TX 78207