406 Food Assistance in Texas — Free Help

406 verified food assistance resources in Texas. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance use treatment, and community help.

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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
2-1-1 Texas - Food Assistance Referrals — Food Assistance in Texas — (877) 541-7905 — Free statewide helpline — dial 2-1-1, or 877-541-7905 from any phone — that connects Texans to food pantries, hot meals, SNAP and WIC help, and other local serv
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 (Burleson County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Texas — (979) 779-3663 — Regional food bank in the Feeding Texas network responsible for Burleson County. The food bank is based in Bryan and serves 6 counties — this is the office to c
Brazos Valley Food Bank (Grimes County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Texas — (979) 779-3663 — Regional food bank in the Feeding Texas network responsible for Grimes County. The food bank is based in Bryan and serves 6 counties — this is the office to cal
Brazos Valley Food Bank (Madison County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Texas — (979) 779-3663 — Regional food bank in the Feeding Texas network responsible for Madison County. The food bank is based in Bryan and serves 6 counties — this is the office to ca
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 (Coryell County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Regional food bank in the Feeding Texas network responsible for Coryell County. The food bank is based in Austin and serves 21 counties — this is the office to
Central Texas Food Bank (Fayette County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Regional food bank in the Feeding Texas network responsible for Fayette County. The food bank is based in Austin and serves 21 counties — this is the office to
Central Texas Food Bank (Freestone County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Regional food bank in the Feeding Texas network responsible for Freestone County. The food bank is based in Austin and serves 21 counties — this is the office t
Central Texas Food Bank (Gillespie County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Texas — (512) 282-2111 — Regional food bank in the Feeding Texas network responsible for Gillespie County. The food bank is based in Austin and serves 21 counties — this is the office t

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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.