The San Antonio Food Bank takes pride in fighting hunger, feeding hope in our 16 county service area. We believe that no child should go to bed hungry, adults should not have to choose between a hot meal and utilities, nor a senior sacrifice medical care for the sake of a meal.
Fighting hunger is our number one priority but we also serve to educate and provide assistance in many other ways. We achieve this through our variety of programs and resources available to families, individuals, seniors, children, and military members in need.
Click here and enter your zip code to find upcoming food distribution events near you.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE provides senior citizens living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly basis to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program provides approximately 50-60 pounds of food to qualifying seniors each month. Food is chosen to accommodate the special dietary needs of the senior population and includes produce, protein, whole grains, and staples that will help the seniors live healthy and independent lives.
Project HOPE is funded by the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification: 60 or older
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address
- Proof of income
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification: The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
The San Antonio Food Bank assists clients with application and renewal assistance for various federal benefits.
Call or email with questions regarding benefits assistance. Click here to visit the Benefits assistance website.
Free.
Our Culinary Training Program comprises a 10-week advanced professional curriculum designed for the culinary industry, aiming to foster sustainable and industry-aligned employment opportunities.
Students will be taught classical culinary knife skills, sauces, and cooking techniques; in addition, course-work will cover professional recipe writing, costing, and menu design and development. This course will provide training and testing for the Manager ServSafe Food Production Certification and the TABC Seller/Server Certification. The curriculum combines lecture, hands-on, and industry-relevant production through intern & externships.
Eligibility Requirements
*18 years old when applying for the program
*Permitted to work in the United States
Resident of the City of San Antonio
Income less than 250% of federal poverty guidelines ($36,450 for an individual or $75,000 for a household of four)
*Take assessments relating to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness
*Committed to completing the program and obtaining full-time employment in San Antonio within the industry of your training.
Need Help? We can provide information on what food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters are available near your location.
We can also help you find more long-term solutions. Click here to learn more about how the San Antonio Food Bank can help you find and apply for other benefits you may qualify for.
A Food Fair is a San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB) program that provides large quantities of perishable and non-perishable food items (and more) to qualified individuals and families.
The Food Fairs program also connects individuals to other SAFB programs including Benefits Assistance and Nutrition, Health and Wellness Education.
A Food Fair typically lasts three hours and is held with the support of our partner agencies throughout 16 counties in Southwest Texas.
Agency staff qualifies individuals based on their income (verbal declaration) by using a voucher provided by the SAFB and Federal Income Guidelines. The agencies facilitate the distribution of the products to individuals and families.
For questions regarding the Food Fair program, please contact the Food Fair Department.
All of our classes are available free of charge to other non-profit organizations (minimum of 8 participants).
BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION:
- Our Nutrition, Health and Wellness staff travels to your location
- We provide all lesson materials and handouts
- Hands-on culinary demonstrations and free samples are part of the class
- Door prize drawing for participants
- Classes are fun, interactive and tailored to your group's needs
RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUR ORGANIZATION:
- Contact the San Antonio Food Bank to arrange classes
- Confirm presentation with our Nutrition, Health and Wellness team one week prior to class
- Provide a suitable classroom to conduct class with tables and electrical outlets
- Recruit participants and guarantee a minimum of eight participants per class
- Provide supervision during the class
Click here for the current class schedule.
Click here to schedule a class for your organization.
Texas is home to about 3.6 million white-tailed deer, with South Texas holding the largest population in the United States. This expanding population has detrimental effects on the abundance and diversity of vegetation and wildlife. In an effort to re-balance the ecosystem and avoid further loss of biodiversity, large deer culling is issued. The venison from these culling has the ability to feed thousands of individuals through the Hunters for the Hungry program.
Through the program, hunters can drop off legally tagged, field-dressed deer with participating meat processors. The partner processors prepare the venison for distribution through local food banks.
Hunters, here’s how you can help:
- Bring your legally tagged, field-dressed deer to a participating meat processor. There is no cost to you!
- When you purchase your Texas hunting license, choose the option to donate to Hunters for the Hungry. Your donation supports meat processing fees.
Processors, here’s how you can help:
Once registered as a participating processor with the San Antonio Food Bank you will be advertised on our website and in promotional materials. Prior to each hunting season, partner processors will receive donation receipts, two-pound chub packs for donated venison, and promotional materials. Processors are reimbursed at a market rate that is negotiated in an annual Hunters for the Hungry agreement with the Food Bank.
Click here for a complete list of processors.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) allows qualified participants to buy nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables using SFMNP vouchers from participating farmers’ market associations to improve their diets.
SFMNP:
- Provides resources to low-income seniors in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs from farmers’ markets
- Increases the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by helping develop or expand domestic farmers’ markets.
The San Antonio Food Bank operates the Senior Farmers’ Market program through its existing Senior Program sites.
Ages 60+.
Can be eligible if on one or more of the following:
- TANF/AFDC
- Medicaid
- Food Stamps
- SSI
Click here for income guidelines.
The Texas Second Chance Program is a 6-month (100-hour) program providing professional training in warehousing, inventory, and culinary skills coupled with the opportunity to gain certifications, licenses, and a sense of accomplishment.
This work-study program combines a classroom curriculum with a hands-on practicum. The course covers warehouse safety, first aid, shipping and receiving, storage and staging inventory control, and order selection of edible and non-edible product. The primary module is an introduction, inspection, and use of all available types of material handling equipment. Successful completion gives the student a material handling equipment license and a sense of accomplishment.
The Texas Second Chance Program is a partnership between the San Antonio Food Bank and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
For questions regarding the Texas Second Chance Program, please call the San Antonio Food Bank.
Looking to expand your Food IQ? Take a look at our available resources to help you learn and provide motivation for living a healthy lifestyle. We have easy to use tools for all age groups!
Click here for cooking classes, nutrition classes, recipes, and links to other resources.
Free.
Give Food
Food donations are critical to the ongoing mission of collecting and redistributing millions of pounds of food to individuals and families in Southwest Texas who don’t know where their next meals are coming from. By donating today, you’ll be helping a network of 58,000 individuals we serve weekly.
Click here to find out how you can hold a food drive.
Give Money
The San Antonio Food Bank works tirelessly to eradicate hunger throughout 16 counties in Southwest Texas. We may be called the San Antonio Food Bank, but hunger knows no boundaries. By donating today, you’ll be helping a network of 58,000 individuals we serve weekly. For every $1 donated, we can provide 7 meals.
Click here to donate.
Give Voice
We believe the voice of the community is a powerful way to affect change. You can help by using the power of social media to spread the word about our fight against hunger. Share your impact to inspire others to act. Learn more about our mission and hunger in our community.
Click here to connect with us via social media, or here to request a speaker, or here to schedule a tour.
Give Time
Fighting Hunger doesn’t always start with a meal. It starts with those who serve. The San Antonio Food Bank’s volunteer opportunities range from our sorting room, warehouse, garden and farm areas, our community kitchen, and even our off-site community kitchen at Haven for Hope. Whether you’re an individual, group, or company there are many opportunities to volunteer.
Click here to learn more, or call 210.431.8388, or email [email protected].
Advocate
As part of our mission, we lead hunger and poverty advocacy efforts in San Antonio and Southwest Texas. The San Antonio Food Bank Government Relations team works with our state and national colleagues to educate public officials in our 16-county service area about the impact of food insecurity in our communities and to identify policy solutions to help put families on the road to health. Mobilizing state and federal lawmakers to support legislative solutions for hunger relief is a critical part of our work. Advocate with us. Together we can solve hunger.
Click here to learn more about child hunger, or here to tell your lawmakers you want them to ban lunch shaming in the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act, or here to tell your lawmakers you want them to increase Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
by San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB)
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) allows qualified participants to buy nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables using FMNP vouchers from participating Farmers Market Associations to improve their diets.
The program promotes the routine consumption of healthy and fresh produce from Farmers Markets as part of the daily diet of the families and individuals we serve.
FMNP:
- is not a statewide program;
- provides resources to low-income women and children in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs from farmers’ markets; and
- increases the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by helping develop or expand domestic farmers’ markets.
Must be participating in the WIC program to be eligible for the FMNP vouchers.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification: The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
The San Antonio Food Bank assists clients with application and renewal assistance for various federal benefits.
Call or email with questions regarding benefits assistance.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) The Project HOPE program is a city funded program through the City of San Antonio. This program provides seniors living on a fixed income with supplemental staple groceries on a monthly bases to help fight hunger and malnutrition.
The program offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, grains, peanut butter or beans.
Click here for more information.
Criteria for Project HOPE:
Age qualification:
The seniors must be 60 years of age and older and be within 185% of the federal poverty guidelines to participate in the program. All participants must reside within Bexar County. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to receive the program.
Required documents:
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (Utility bill)
- Proof of income (SSI award letter or current paystubs)
Click here to find if you meet the income qualification.
Free.
To sign up to visit our produce market and secure a FREE box of local produce, click the Website link below.
Pre-registration is required, but you only need to register once.
Free.