Avow is not affiliated with any of the food assistance resources. This is not a comprehensive list of resources available in each region. Resources listed, especially larger food banks, may have partner pantries and sites aside from their main distribution centers. All information listed is directly from the organization’s site,  please visit their site and contact them for more information. 

Statewide: 

• United Way – For help anytime, dial 2-1-1 or call 877-541-7905 for free, confidential, multilingual assistance.
• Feeding America – national network of over 200 foodbanks. 

Austin, TX

1. Central Texas Food Bank – Use “Find Food Now” link or call; typical partner pantry info includes once every 30 days, first‐come first‐served. Requirements: Live in service area; bring bags/cart; some partner pantries require proof of residence.
2. City of Austin Neighborhood Centers
   Regular office hours check specific centers for food aid referrals.
   Requirements: Must live in the center’s service area; bring ID/residence info as required by the individual center.

Amarillo, TX 

1.  High Plains Food Bank – 815 Ross St, Amarillo, TX 79102. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm for “Get Help” info. Requirements: Proof of residence/ID likely required; agency serves the Texas Panhandle.
2. Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle (Interfaith Hunger Project) – Free monthly supply for low‐income or disabled persons via the InterFaith Hunger Project. Requirements: Must live on fixed income or have a disability.

Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas

1. North Texas Food Bank – Many pantries partner Monday-Friday. Requirements: Live in a service area of 13 DFW counties. 
2. Harmony Community Development Corporation – Food Pantry
   Serving Southern Dallas zip codes, emergency basis first time; ongoing services monthly (if household income below TEFAP-guidelines. Requirements: Household income must be below a certain threshold for monthly service; other residents eligible quarterly.
3. North Dallas Shared Ministries – Clients must live within their service area and Clients must provide photo ID and proof of address.Food Pantry services are available Monday through Saturday. Must apply in person. 

Houston, TX 

1.  Houston Food Bank – Serves 18 counties in Southeast Texas and has over 1,500 partner sites. Use their “Find Help” locator to identify partner sites and times throughout southeast Texas. 
2.  Wesley Community Center Food Pantry – 1235 Lorraine St., Houston, TX 77009. Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Thursday walk-up 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Requirements: All clients needing emergency food; bring valid ID and proof of address.
3. Heights Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry – Address: 3523 Beauchamp St., Houston, TX 77009. Hours: Thursdays 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; Saturdays 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Requirements: Photo ID + a mail/utility bill showing Houston area address; serves all Houston ZIP codes.
4. MESA‑Outreach, Inc. Food Pantry – 16000 Rippling Water Dr., Houston, TX 77084. Hours: Thursdays (1st 4 weeks of the month) – Seniors 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., other families 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (by appointment) Requirements: Appointment only; currently serves ZIP codes 77449, 77095, 77084, 77433, 77041, 77043, 77094, 77079; need current photo ID, proof of address, and complete registration form.

El Paso, TX 

1. El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank – Partner food-distribution map and schedule published; open Monday at 8:00 am (while partner agency operation days vary) for the main food bank. Requirements: Serves El Paso, Hudspeth & Culberson Counties; free assistance for food & SNAP help.
2. Kelly Center for Hunger Relief – Community members can visit once each week. When you visit the pantry we will request your: name, address, # of individuals in household, and monthly household income. Recommended you bring a form of identification when visiting the pantry – and a cart or box to take home the food you receive.
   

San Antonio, TX

1. San Antonio Food Bank – Walk-in Food Assistance: Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm. Phone line: Mon–Fri 8 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm. Client Services team is can provide referrals: Monday-Friday | 8 AM – 6PM & Saturday 9AM – 3PM, 210.431.8326

Rio Grand Valley

1. Rio Grand Valley Foodbank – Emergency Food Pantry on-site for people in need of emergency food assistance. Requirements: I.D. and proof of address, such as a utility bill. The food bank has 275 partner agencies across Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties. 956-682-8101 and select option 2 for more information or a referral. 

West Texas

1. West Texas Food Bank – Serving the Midland, Odessa, and west Texas. 

You may be asked to show an ID when you are checked in. You may use the WTFB drive-thru pantry once a month. You are asked to work with one of our 100+ partner agencies should you need food more than once a month. Partner food distribution sites can be found here.