Mission & Reach
The San Antonio Food Bank fights hunger across 29 counties in Southwest Texas, distributing millions of pounds of food each year through a network of 500+ partner agencies and its own programs.
Services & Programs
Food Distribution & Direct Support
- Provides emergency food through partner pantries, shelters, mobile markets, and direct distributions.
- Operates summer meal programs for children who lose school-based meals.
- Responds to disasters by delivering food and supplies to affected communities.
Benefits Assistance & Stability Programs
- Helps clients apply for or renew federal benefits like SNAP.
- Offers wraparound support such as job training, case management, and educational programs.
- Works on transitional solutions that combine housing and food assistance (e.g., developing apartment programs).
Nutrition, Education & Community Agriculture
- Runs nutrition education and wellness programs to improve food choices and health.
- Maintains urban farms and gardens to grow produce locally.
- Partners with local restaurants and community initiatives to increase awareness and support (e.g., Restaurant Weeks).
Impact in the Community
- Serves around 105,000 people per week in the region.
- The organization has earned a 4-star rating for financial accountability.
- In recent years, it has faced funding reductions (notably from discontinued federal programs), which have pressured its capacity to maintain the same level of service.
- It continues expanding its reach into rural areas and adapting operations to meet rising demand.
How to Access Services & Get in Touch
Getting Food Help
- Visit the “Get Help / Food Assistance” page on the San Antonio Food Bank’s website to find upcoming food distributions near you by ZIP code or location.
- You don’t always need a vehicle—there are walk-up and curbside/distribution options.
- For help locating a distribution or navigating options, call 210-431-8326.
- Some distributions require preregistration; if so, you’ll receive a confirmation code.
Benefits & Assistance Programs
- The Food Bank helps with applying for or renewing SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs.
- You can submit an online e-referral form, and a team member will reach out to assist you.
- By phone, you can reach the benefits assistance team at 210-431-8326 (Monday–Friday 8 AM–6 PM, Saturday 9 AM–3 PM).
- For in-person support, visit the main office Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (appointments encouraged).
Contact Information & Office Hours
- Address: 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
- Main phone: 210-337-3663 (also shown as 210-337-FOOD)
- Email: info@safoodbank.org
- Walk-in hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
- Phone line hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 6 PM; Saturday, 9 AM – 3 PM
Volunteer & Other Help
- To volunteer, you must register in advance via the Food Bank’s online volunteer portal.
- Email volunteer@safoodbank.org or call 210-431-8388 with questions about volunteering or cancellations.
- For food or fund drives, contact fooddrives@safoodbank.org.