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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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Mission is to help rural senior citizens achieve good health and well being through enhanced nutrition, improved health and increased socialization. Program includes enhanced nutrition (including a local food pantry), health seminars and workshops, exercise programs, art and craft activities, socialization activities, internet and technology training, and senior volunteer opportunities.
Hours: varies
Area(s) Served: Bandera County
Target Group: Seniors
Fees: None
Application Process: Forms available at events
Phone: (210) 548-9248
Address: 215 West Bandera Road Boerne, TX 78006
Provides food to persons 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
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
Offer a food Pantry, rental/mortgage assistance, and utility assistance.
Phone: (830) 980-4673
Address: 4476 Route 281 Spring Branch, TX 78260
Provides food and grocery products to more than 350 Partner Agencies in 21 Central Texas counties.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Area(s) Served: Gillespie
Phone: (512) 684-2119
Address: 8201 S Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78745
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.
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
Sponsors a food pantry for the needy of Seguin and Guadalupe County.
Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-12pm
Area(s) Served: Guadalupe
Application Process: Interview on site.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be in need
Phone: (830) 379-4857
Address: 516 N Camp Seguin, TX 78155
Offers assistance with food.
Area(s) Served: Wilson
Phone: (830) 393-6154
Address: 1204 3rd Street Floresville, TX 78114
Assists low-income individuals to become self-sufficient by providing food, utility assistance, heating and cooling repairs and information and referrals. Financial assistance is not available for deposits, reconnect fees or late fees. Administers CEAP program. (Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program)
Area(s) Served: Atascosa, McMullen
Target Group: Low Income
Fees: Donation requested.
Application Process: Provide: proof of income, most recent bill, ID card & SS card. Appointments take approximately one hour.
Eligibility Requirements: Citizen; income < 125% FPL
Phone: (830) 625-6268
Address: 1318 Highway 97 East Pleasanton, TX 78064
Assists families who have encountered a financial emergency with food.
Application Process: Complete application.
Eligibility Requirements: Must live in zip codes 78133 or some of 78132; financial difficulty
Phone: (830) 964-2324
Address: 1917 FM 2673 Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Provides medical, dental, child care, wellness, and social services on an ability-to-pay basis. Health education: Diabetic education classes in English and Spanish, nutrition classes, weight management, exercise equipment and classes, food pantry, etc.
Application Process: Call for more information
Phone: (210) 626-1745
Address: 18555-1 Leal Road San Antonio, TX 78221
Food pantry.
Hours: Tue, Thu 11am-2pm
Application Process: San Antonio Food Bank form
Phone: (210) 402-0565
Address: 2575 Marshall Road San Antonio, TX 78259
Vouchers and aid including medications, emergency financial assistance for bills, and food pantry. Guadalupe and surrounding rural counties through food distribution, assistance programs, education and advocacy. Serves in Guadalupe and surrounding rural counties. Assistance Requirements 1) Obtain a referral note or card from one of the local community service organizations listed below in the "Referral Directory". (This is MANDATORY) 2) Bring the referral to our office, and fill out a brief form. 3) Pick up your food from our pantry.
Hours: Tue-Fri 9am-5pm
Area(s) Served: Guadalupe, Comal
Eligibility Requirements: Referral from community agency.
Phone: (830) 372-4900
Address: 767 S Saunders Street Seguin, TX 78155
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
Eligibility Requirements: Gillespie County residents only in need of food.
Phone: (830) 997-9383
Address: 701 Mustang Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: (830) 612-2010
Address: 7789 FM 1283 Lake Hills, TX 78063
Senior 55 and above welcome every Tuesday and Thursday 9am-2pm. Free lunch provided, and a variety of activities such as: CrossFit, yoga, painting, games, knitting, cooking, strength and balance classes, and more. Food pantry open every 2nd and 4th Saturday 9am-12pm and Tuesday 12pm-2pm.
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-2pm
Fees: $25 individual, $40 couple annual
Accepted Payment: Private pay
Phone: (210) 637-0155
Address: 6227 Krempen Avenue San Antonio, TX 78233
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
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
Provides food to individuals and families in crisis. ** Food Service: serves approximately 110 families and individuals every Tuesday morning. Vouchers for food are distributed at 8:00 a.m., information intake is at 10:00 a.m. Contents may vary but a typical box contains: vegetables, fruits, beans, rice, dairy products, and bread. ** Senior Lunch: Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Seniors over the age of 60 eat free. ** Project HOPE: First Wednesday of Month. HNS offers a food program for people 60 and older. People receiving TANF/AFDC, Food Stamps, Medicaid, or SSI may still qualify. If interested please bring proof of income, age, and residence. ** Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Last Wednesday of month for people 60 and older.
Application Process: Call for details.
Eligibility Requirements: Must provide a photo ID & proof of address
Phone: (210) 434-2301
Address: 407 N Calaveras Street San Antonio, TX 78207
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 emergency assistance to the needy residing in service area. Offers utility and rent assistance, gasoline vouchers, prescription medications, food pantry, and referrals to other agencies. Areas served: 78108 78109 78124 78132 78148 78154 78233-Live Oak only 78247 78266
Hours: Mon-Fri 1pm-3pm
Area(s) Served: Guadalupe, Bexar
Target Group: Low-income, Disabled, Social Service receipents
Application Process: In person; fill out application and interview; referrals accepted by fax from other agencies
Eligibility Requirements: Based on zip code area, need and availability of funds
Phone: (210) 658-1613
Address: 307 Pfeil Street Schertz, TX 78154
Client choice food pantry located in Spring Branch, Comal County.
Hours: Every Thursday hours will rotate starting 9am-1pm, one week, and 2pm-6pm the next.
Area(s) Served: Spring Branch, Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Kendalia, Blanco
Target Group: Anyone suffering from Food Insecurity
Eligibility Requirements: USDA 185% below poverty level
Phone: (830) 885-4998
Address: 11755 US Highway 281 N Spring Branch, TX 78070
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
Offers financial assistance with utility bills, and rent, food, temporary housing (usually one night stay and client must apply through the Police or Sheriff Department in Seguin) and disaster relief assistance.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm
Application Process: Walk-in; for temporary shelter must apply through the Police or Sheriff Department in Seguin, Texas
Phone: (830) 401-4872
Address: 1201 W Court Street Seguin, TX 78155
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
(SAFB) provides food and grocery products to more than 500 partner agencies in 16 counties throughout Southwest Texas. SAFB offers assistance with applying for public benefits and also offers DaisyCares, a program that assists struggling families & individuals with pet food assistance for their pets. Programs & Services: Client Choice Pantry, Nutrition Education, Benefit Assistance, Children’s Programs, Financial Literacy, Senior Programs, Family Dining
Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson
Eligibility Requirements: Low income
Phone: (210) 337-3663
Address: 5200 Enrique M. Barrera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78227
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 Bandera County. Open each Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Victor’s Chapel in Lakehills, Texas & each Thursday from 9:00 - noon at St. Stanislaus Church, Parish Building, in Bandera, Texas.
Hours: Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 at St. Victor’s Chapel in Lakehills, TX and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to noon at St. Stanislaus Parish, Bandera, TX
Application Process: Complete an Intake application
Eligibility Requirements: Must live in Bandera County
Phone: (210) 225-7837
Address: 602 7th Street Bandera, TX 78003
Serves City of Boerne. Assistance is not limited to Catholic Church members.
Address: 202 W Kronkowsky Street Boerne, TX 78006
Provides food or financial assistance to people in need. Located next to St. Louis Church in Castroville.
Area(s) Served: Medina
Address: 610 Madrid Street Castroville, TX 78009
Provide assistance with: food, utility assistance, prescription assistance, financial counseling.
Hours: Tues & Thurs 10-12
Address: 2102 Avenue J Hondo, TX 78861
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
The Spirit of Sharing (S.O.S.)Provides food to the indigent, unemployed, elderly, disabled, & working families that cannot make it on their income. Aan ecumenical group of churches and civic groups that have come together to help the needy of New Braunfels.
Hours: Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm
Application Process: In person; complete intake form
Eligibility Requirements: Residents of New Braunfels; unemployed, newly employed, elderly or disabled; income guidelines. Must have a Social Security card.
Phone: (830) 629-3663
Address: 248 W Merriweather Street New Braunfels, TX 78130
Area(s) Served: Primarily serve Spring Branch/Bulverde Area
Application Process: Will need to fill out our SAFB application
Address: 6260 Highway 281 North Spring Branch, TX 78070