The Little Church of La Villita is a non-denominational Church located in the Historic La Villita Village in downtown San Antonio.

We are an active Church with ongoing projects such as a food pantry, clothing distribution, annual Thanksgiving Basket distribution, and availability for rental of the Church for religious ceremonies such as weddings, baptisms, etc. We also have a retail presence in La Villita—the Starving Artist Art Gallery.

Each Sunday morning we provide a warm breakfast, showers, clothes, art therapy, and haircuts to our clients in downtown San Antonio.

Clients can also attend the Corazon Medical Clinic at the same location. 

Families and individuals in need of clothing may "shop" at our clothes closet once every 30 days.

Other things such as diapers, hygiene items, and household linens are also offered when available.

All families and individuals are welcome at CAM.

• No appointments needed.
• No zip code or demographic restrictions.

Required for all services:

• Photo ID (any type)
• Original Social Security Card for all members of the household (If there is an issue, we can offer a grace period on the first visit.)

Free

We provide clothing, shoes, and hygiene items to homeless veterans that are in need. We partner with the shelter for homeless veterans to help those that served our country. No veteran should be homeless after putting their lives on the line for their country.

We offer free financial literacy classes as preventative measures to reduce homelessness in our military population. The classes are designed to teach how money works, how to invest, and how to utilize VA home loans.

Learn to navigate the VA's website, how to apply for benefits, get your questions answered in regards to your benefits, and learn what resources are available to you as a veteran. Classes are offered every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. You must register at [email protected] to receive the Zoom link.

Veterans; must show a need and a provide military ID or DD214.

Free

A nutritious dinner is served three days a week, followed by a worship service with a gospel message and contemporary Christian music.

After a balanced meal, individuals can receive a change of clothes, hygiene products, or special items we may have in stock (like blankets, hats, and gloves in winter months).

Most of our dinner guests and church members are currently unsheltered, but all are welcome.

Free.

The A.R. Nelson Christian Outreach Center, a Ministry of Bethel AME Church, provides food, clothing and pantry to needy individuals and families in the community.

Food and clothing are distributed on a monthly basis based on family size. Every effort is made to include food items that are healthy and nutritious.

Clients select clothing items from the men’s, women’s and/or children’s sections depending upon their family make-up.

 Prayer and spiritual fellowship are available to all.

Located at the south end of Beasley Brown Community Center

Free.

Looking for good quality items at a great price? Goodwill stores sell gently used furniture, small appliances, home décor, art, books, vinyl records, clothing, and more.
Most Goodwill stores introduce more than 2,000 new items onto the sales floor each day.

When you shop at Goodwill, you’re not the only one who gets a great deal. Goodwill uses the sales from its stores to help change lives in your community.

Many people would describe us as a homeless shelter, but we are so much more. We help and serve families with children who are willing to do their part to help themselves. The adults work and seek employment. We also have them attend classes and group meetings that focus on their individual and family needs. We like to use tools such as food, clothing and shelter to share the truth that a relationship with Jesus Christ is the most important necessity in life.

The shelter provides immediate, short-term housing for women and families experiencing homelessness.  It is the only Emergency Shelter program in Bexar County that is able to house a complete family. The objective is to move these individuals and families from crisis to stability with emergency shelter.

Rooms come available most days on a first-come, first-served basis.

Women, mothers and children, and intact families. (Couples must show a marriage certificate.)

Free.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free.

The primary purpose of the Mission is to acquaint the homeless and the wanderer with the priceless knowledge of the love and forgiveness of God in and through Jesus Christ. Our secondary purpose is to offer a bath, clean clothes, food and a place of shelter for the night.

The Mission provides a complete change of clothing to our guests as needed. We maintain a large clothing storage area which contains shirts, pants, coats, underwear and socks, and shoes. Our clothing articles are donated to us by both individuals and local churches. We also provide to our guests toiletries including soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and paste. Our guests check in at 5:00 PM and are provided clean clothes if desired, and take a shower. In exchange for clothing, we take soiled men’s clothes and after washing, place these clothes in our clothing storage room for reissue to the men.

Proof of I.D. and no more than 2 bags to bring with you.

Men Only

We welcome donations of money, clothing or food.

To donate clothing, contact the office at 210-222-9736.

Free

The San Antonio Rescue Mission dormitory houses up to 40 men in bunk beds.

• All bed linens are washed, dried and replaced on each bed every day
• Showers and personal hygiene items are provided
• Meal served after chapel services
• Soiled clothing can be exchanged for clean clothes.
• The dormitories are located in our 4 buildings.

View photos of our dormitories here.

Men only; homeless in San Antonio.

SARM is now open to serve a reduced number of guests. Call us for more information.

None

Take what you need, Give what you can.

We Accept:

• Food
• Hygiene Poducts
• Books
• Clothes

Open 24/7.

Monetary donations can be made via:

• Venmo @freelittlepantrysa
• Cashapp $freelittlepantrysa
• Or email us or DM us on IG @freelittlepantrysa

We also have a Little Free Library at this location.

Free.

The Suiting Program provides training in professional demeanor and attire to prepare for an employment interview. Once clients secure a job, they are invited for employment suiting, with additional education in continuity of professional appearance and attitude, and training in economically extending their wardrobes.

To book an appointment, click here and complete form. Once youve submitted, please expect a call from us to finalize the scheduling, 

Free.

BTLOP has a clothes closet for clients to select new and slightly worn clothes as needed, free of charge.

Click here, to email that you would like to donate new or gently used items.

Individuals may call 210-534-3521 to set up an appointment to receive clothes as needed.

Free.

Our goal at Life Restored Church is that everyone who comes through our doors for a meal or a shower, clothes or healing or whatever, will feel loved, respected, and that they matter—because they are.

Pastor Henry Mooney is the Spiritual Leader of Believers In Christ Ministries & Believers And Community Development. He came to Christ after a long life of crime and unbelief.

Prayer is powerful and changes things! Every Friday night we meet at our community center to pray for our community and our city. Come join us in faith as we pray for God to move in our community and to change lives.

We love putting on special events, especially during the holidays. We have programs for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas such as turkey and ham distribution. Other special events for the community include sourcing backpacks and school supplies for kids and we also have community celebration dinners.

FEED MY SHEEP is the command that Jesus gave Peter in John 21:15-17 . We have this mandate on our lives as well.

• Handing Out Food & Water
  Come and join us every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday as we serve our community by helping us hand out food and water to those who are hungry and thirsty.
• Meal Prep
  All the wonderful meal packs we're able to give out have to be prepped! Help us prepare meals packs for our community every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday morning from 9:30 AM- 1PM, weekly.
• Clothing Distribution
  Clothing is so much more than just fashion or even something that simply acts as a covering... it also represents dignity.
• Complete Support for the entire family. For more information on all our services, please click here.

Free

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Safe Place® is a program of National Safe Place Network (NSPN).

Free.

The Thrift Store offers gently used clothing and housewares at reasonable prices from friendly people.

Proceeds from the store go back to the ministries of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Child Development Center. See us... ...to shop, to donate, or to volunteer.

The thrift store is currently located in the church gym at the corner of Roseborough and Kinney. 

In partnership with the City of San Antonio, we provide meals, showers, haircuts, clothes, and other city resources to our homeless neighbors twice each month.

All in need of food are welcome.

Free.

Free baby-related material assistance and parenting resources for pregnant or parenting mothers of children younger than three years old.

Click here to learn more. 

Veronica's Boutique serves expecting mothers and new parents with children under 36 months.

Call for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Free.

Guadalupe Community Center is a clothing closet for those who need us most. Clients can shop for clothing just like a retail store but can check out for free, providing dignity to all.

Alongside our food pantry, our clothing closet provides immediate assistance to clients including clothing, shoes, toys, and diapers.

Monthly neighborhood meetings are sponsored to build unity in the community and give us opportunities to develop relationships with our children's parents and other caregivers. Each event includes a free meal, live Christian music, and clothing. Other items such as school supplies, Thanksgiving dinners, and Christmas gifts are also provided seasonally.

Our neighbors in and around the East Meadows (formerly Wheatley Courts) area are welcome.

Free

Every Saturday from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM we serve homemade breakfast tacos and coffee, bags of groceries, have a fresh produce and bread market, offer clothing, housewares and toiletries, and haircuts here and there.  A Social Worker is on-site for resource assistance.  We have an Outreach Pavilion and Campus where people gather and form a community.  

A playground is available for children to play.  Optional is a worship service at 8:30 AM every Saturday, Bible Study at 9:15 AM, and prayer team is available throughout the morning.  We are open every Saturday throughout the year.

Free

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those served. Society recognizes that it must also assume the role of advocating for those who are defenseless or voiceless. 

Services Offered:

• Food Pantry
• Clothing Services
• Home Visits

Must reside within parish boundary.

Clothing Closet for families in need.

Anyone who is need for clothing.

Free.

Emergency clothing services focus on families and individuals in need with special attention to school children.

This program also includes shoes for children who have a referral from their teacher or school counselor.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Safe Place® is a program of National Safe Place Network (NSPN).

Free.