For a list of food pantries and other food assistance, call 211 or contact the Houston Food Bank at 832-369-9390. You can also search for food pantries in your area by visiting 211texas.org.

SNAP

Texans in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be able to buy hot foods and ready-to-eat-meals with their food benefits through March. SNAP customers can request a benefit replacement for food lost or destroyed due to the winter storm by calling 211, selecting their language, then selecting Option 2. They may also download the form online, with instructions linked at the top of yourtexasbenefits.com. See SNAP record with taxonomy: Food Stamps/SNAP Applications * Winter Storm Victims for more information regarding SNAP. 

Information on SNAP replacement benefits

WIC

If food you purchased with WIC benefits was lost in the winter storm, you may be able to receive replacement benefits during February. Contact your local WIC office.

Ongoing Distributions

Who: We All Eat – Fort Bend
What: Restaurant partnership for Fort Bend County residents experiencing food insecurity to receive meals from participating local restaurants
Register: https://wealleattexas.com/for-individuals/

Who: Catholic Charities Galveston Beacon of Hope Center and Galveston County Food Bank
What: Super Site Food Distribution
Where: 4700 Broadway Avenue J Galveston, TX 77551.
When: Second and Fourth Wednesdays of each month through December 2021, starting at 9:00 a.m. until food runs out:
Extra: No appointment is needed for the Super Site distribution, but families wanting food must come in a vehicle. People who travel on foot can be safely served at the Beacon of Hope Center other days of the week by appointment.

Who: Rosenberg Richmond Helping Hands
What: Food Distribution
Where: 902 Collins Rd, Richmond, TX 77469
When: Mon – Thurs 10am  - 12:00 pm or until 175 families have been served
Important Notes: Everyone must wear a mask! You must fill out the survey provided from the Houston Food Bank the day of service and show proof of completion to staff in order to receive food. Limit of access is once every 7 days.  To receive survey :

1. Text HFBPS to the number 94502
2. You will receive a link to the survey.  Be sure the site of distribution says Rosenberg Richmond Helping Hands, Inc. 
3. Show the screen with the date of survey completion to the staff at the distribution site. 
4. Staff can help you if you cannot complete this survey, but it will be much quicker for you if you can complete it before you arrive. 

Who: House of Help (Waller County Residents ONLY)
What: Food Pantry
Where: 716 1st St, Hempstead, TX 77445
When: Regular food distribution hours listed below. Must complete registration (found on-line)and bring ID, and proof of income documents: http://hohhempstead.org/food-pantry-eligibility-requirements/

April 2021
Last Name A - M: Wednesday 4/7 OR 4/14 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Last Name N - Z: Wednesday 4/21 OR 4/28 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Produce Truck: Saturday 4/3 10:00 am until supplies run out

May 2021 Schedule
Last Name A – M: Wednesday 5/5 OR 5/13 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Last Name N - Z: Wednesday 5/19 OR 5/26 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Who: Montgomery County Food Bank
What: Mobile Food Pantry
When and Where through 12/21/2021: 2021 Mobile Food Pantry Schedule

Who: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
What: Food Distribution
Where: 6654 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77087
When: 1st, 3rd, 4th Saturday of each Month 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Who: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
What: Food Pantries
Where/When: Call for the nearest location/day/time: 713-741-8234

Who: Target Hunger
What: Drive Thru Food Distribution
Where/When: 11 events throughout Houston in April – visit website