San Antonio Community Resources
Food Assistance
San Antonio Food Bank
The San Antonio Food Bank can help you find food through mobile pantries, distribution centers, kid’s meal programs, and mega food distribution events. They can also help register you for programs like SNAP that help you buy groceries. Food Pantries & SNAP Support. Call 210.431.8326 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A grassroots, crowd-sourced solution that facilitates feeding neighbors and bringing attention to food insecurity.
This map shows students where they can find breakfast and lunch near them for free. Please check with your school district for regular updates.
Parks & Recreation Free Supper and Snack Meal Program
Parents with children between the ages of one and 18 years-old can pick up free “Grab and Go” meals and snacks at 9 community center sites and the San Antonio Natatorium.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The SNAP Food Benefit Program helps qualified families buy healthy groceries. SNAP food benefits are put on to the Lone Star Card and can be used just like a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The WIC Food Benefit Program helps pregnant, breastfeeding women, and families with children younger than 5 buy healthy foods.
Counseling and Wellness Resources:
24/7 Mental Health Support Line
Texas Health and Human Services launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges.
Crisis Text Line
To get free confidential, 24/7 support for anxiety, text “HOME” to 741741.
National Parent Helpline
Parenting can be overwhelming, especially during times of crisis. If you are struggling or need support, call the National Parent Helpline® for emotional support. Call 1.855.427.2736 between 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to speak to a trained advocate.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Hotline
1.800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for oneself and others : 1.800.273.TALK
Food, Shower, Shelter, and Other Resources
Catholic Charities
Guadalupe Community Center
1801 W Cesar Chavez Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78207
210.433.3256
Catholic Charities
2127 S. Zarzamora St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Catholic Worker House
626 Nolan St.
San Antonio, TX 78202
210.224.7736
Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM)*
110 McCullough Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78215
210.223.4099
City of San Antonio/Corazon Ministries Resource Hub*
Jesse James Leija Gymnasium (San Fernando Gym)
319 W. Travis St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
City of San Antonio/Harvest Church Resource Hub*
9323 Perrin Beitel Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78217
210.384.9388
City of San Antonio/SAMMinistries Resource Hub*
Walmart Supercenter Parking Lot
3302 SE Military Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78223
Church of Hope
Corner of Cesar Chavez Blvd. and Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78204
Church Under the Bridge (CUB)
724 Chestnut St.
San Antonio, TX 78202
210.569.4026
Life Restored Church
400 Arbor Pl.
San Antonio, TX 78207
Salvation Army
521 W. Elmira St.
San Antonio, TX 78212
210.352.2000
St. Mark’s Traveling Loaves and Fishes
Corner of St. Mary’s and Quincy Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78215
General Resources:
The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County provide emergency childcare assistance for qualified residents.
National Parent Helpline
Parenting can be overwhelming, especially during times of crisis. If you are struggling or need support, call the National Parent Helpline® for emotional support.
Call 1.855.427.2736 between 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to speak to a trained advocate.
2-1-1 is a social service hotline that helps people in the region find information about local resources in their community.
Internet Access/WiFi Resources:
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily in the parking lot at 28 San Antonio Public Library locations
Note: Kampmann Portal, Pruitt, Forest Hills, and San Pedro locations not included.
Educational Resources:
KidsHealth by the Nemours Foundation
PBS offers educational resources for parents, including games and activities, which address a variety of topics for children up to age 8.
TED-Ed provides short educational videos on a wide variety of topics to satisfy the most curious imaginations.
GoNoodle videos encourage children to get moving using dancing, stretching, running, jumping, deep breathing, and wiggling exercises.