250 Food Assistance Resources in Texas — Free Help & Counseling

250 verified food assistance resources in Texas. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.

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2-1-1 Texas - Food Assistance Referrals — Food Assistance in San Antonio, Texas — Free statewide helpline connecting Texans to food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, SNAP application help, WIC clinics, and other food assistance in their ar
Austin Diaper Bank - Baby Essentials — Food Assistance in Austin, Texas — (512) 609-3937 — Nonprofit providing free diapers, formula, baby food, and infant essentials to families in need across Central Texas. Distributes through 70+ partner agencies.
Austin Disaster Relief Network - Food Programs — Food Assistance in Austin, Texas — (512) 806-0800 — ADRN coordinates food distribution during disasters and emergencies, connecting families with food resources across the Greater Austin area.
Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry — Food Assistance in Bastrop, Texas — (512) 303-6655 — Emergency food pantry serving Bastrop County residents with groceries, fresh produce, and household essentials. Provides 3-5 day food supply for individuals and
Beaumont Salvation Army - Food Pantry & Meals — Food Assistance in Beaumont, Texas — (409) 896-2361 — Emergency food services in Southeast Texas including a food pantry, hot meal program, and holiday food distributions. Serves Jefferson County residents with gro
Brazos Valley Food Bank — Food Assistance in Bryan, Texas — (979) 779-3663 — Partner Distribution Organization in the Feeding America network, operating as a regional food distribution site under Houston Food Bank. Contact directly for f
Brazos Valley Food Bank - Bryan Distribution — Food Assistance in Bryan, Texas — (979) 779-3663 — Brazos Valley Food Bank distributes food to partner agencies across 11 counties including Brazos County. Programs include mobile pantries, senior boxes, and kid
Brazos Valley Food Bank - Robertson County — Food Assistance in Franklin, Texas — (979) 779-3663 — Brazos Valley Food Bank provides food distribution services to Robertson County through partner agencies and mobile pantry programs.
Brazos Valley Food Bank - Washington County — Food Assistance in Brenham, Texas — (979) 779-3663 — Brazos Valley Food Bank serves Washington County with food distribution, partner agency support, and mobile pantry programs in the Brenham area.
Brighter Bites - Texas Fresh Produce for Families — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (713) 783-5004 — Houston-founded nonprofit distributing free fresh fruits and vegetables to families through schools. Active in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. Provide
Caritas of Austin - Food Programs — Food Assistance in Austin, Texas — (512) 472-4135 — Major Austin-area food assistance provider operating a free food pantry, community kitchen, and farmers market nutrition program. Serves 5,000+ families monthly
Catholic Charities - El Paso Food Services — Food Assistance in El Paso, Texas — (915) 872-8412 — Catholic Charities of El Paso provides food pantry services, nutrition education, and emergency food assistance to low-income families in El Paso County.
Catholic Charities - San Antonio Food Programs — Food Assistance in San Antonio, Texas — (210) 222-1294 — Catholic Charities of San Antonio provides food pantry services, nutrition counseling, commodity distribution, and emergency food boxes to families throughout B
Catholic Charities Fort Worth - Food Pantry — Food Assistance in Fort Worth, Texas — (817) 534-0814 — Catholic Charities Fort Worth provides food pantry services, emergency food boxes, and connects families to SNAP benefits and nutrition assistance programs.
Catholic Charities Houston - SNAP Application Help — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (713) 526-4611 — Free SNAP/food stamps application assistance for Harris County residents. Bilingual staff help families apply for SNAP benefits, check eligibility, gather docum
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas - Food Services — Food Assistance in Beaumont, Texas — (409) 924-4400 — Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas provides food pantry services, emergency food boxes, and nutrition assistance to families in Jefferson County.
Central Texas Food Bank — Food Assistance in Austin, Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
Central Texas Food Bank - Bastrop County — Food Assistance in Bastrop, Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Central Texas Food Bank provides food distribution through partner agencies and mobile pantry programs in Bastrop County.
Central Texas Food Bank - Bell County Distribution — Food Assistance in Temple, Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Central Texas Food Bank provides food distribution, mobile pantry, and partner agency support throughout Bell County including Temple and Killeen.
Central Texas Food Bank - Blanco County — Food Assistance in Johnson City, Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Central Texas Food Bank provides food distribution services and partner agency support across Blanco County.
Central Texas Food Bank - Burnet County — Food Assistance in Burnet, Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Central Texas Food Bank provides food distribution to partner agencies and mobile pantry programs in Burnet County.
Central Texas Food Bank - Caldwell County — Food Assistance in Lockhart, Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Central Texas Food Bank serves Caldwell County with food distribution and mobile pantry services.
Central Texas Food Bank - Falls County — Food Assistance in Marlin, Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Central Texas Food Bank distributes food through partner agencies and mobile pantry services in Falls County.
Central Texas Food Bank - Hill County — Food Assistance in Hillsboro, Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Central Texas Food Bank provides food to partner agencies and mobile pantry programs in Hill County.
Central Texas Food Bank - Lee County — Food Assistance in Giddings, Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Central Texas Food Bank distributes food through partner agencies in Lee County, including Giddings area.

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Frequently asked questions

How many food assistance resources are available in Texas?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Texas. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.

Are these food assistance services free?

Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.

How do I know if I'm eligible?

Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.

Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?

Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.

Can I get help in a language other than English?

Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).

In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.