Food help in Texas
Every food-assistance program available in Texas, with live counts from Feed America's verified directory. Free, no login. 28,560 verified locations across 1063 cities and 242 counties.
Need food right now in Texas?
Call 211 — free, 24/7, multilingualPrograms available in Texas
Food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens
4,331 verified locations distribute groceries, hot meals, and pre-packed boxes to Texas residents at no cost. Most do not require an appointment. Many have walk-in hours.
Browse by city → Search by ZIP codeSNAP (food stamps)
SNAP is administered by Texas's state agency. Eligibility: typically 130% of federal poverty (income limit ~$1,632/mo for 1 person, ~$3,380/mo for a family of 4). Senior + disability applicants qualify under more generous rules.
Apply for SNAP in Texas → Check eligibilityWIC (Women, Infants, Children)
14 WIC clinics in Texas. Serves pregnant parents and children under 5 with income at or below 185% of federal poverty. Free food, formula, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling.
Apply for WIC in Texas → Clinic locatorSchool meals (NSLP + School Breakfast)
12,409 verified school + summer meal sites in Texas. Households at or below 130% of federal poverty get free meals; 130-185% get reduced-price meals. Many Texas districts use the Community Eligibility Provision — free meals for ALL students.
Find school meals in Texas →FQHC community health centers
831 HRSA-funded Federally Qualified Health Centers in Texas provide sliding-scale primary care, on-site SNAP outreach, and food-insecurity screening + referral.
Find FQHCs in Texas →Senior food help (CSFP, SFMNP, Meals on Wheels)
Multiple programs serve Texas residents 60+: CSFP (monthly USDA food box), Meals on Wheels (home delivery), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program ($50/season for fresh produce).
All senior programs →Disaster food help (D-SNAP)
D-SNAP provides one-time emergency food benefits when a federally-declared disaster strikes Texas. Eligibility differs from regular SNAP — many households who don't normally qualify do qualify for D-SNAP.
Active disaster declarations →Browse Texas by location
- All 1063 cities with food pantries in Texas
- SNAP retailers in Texas (10,975 stores)
- Texas counties with SNAP retailers (242 counties)
- WIC clinics in Texas
- School + summer meal sites in Texas
- FQHC health centers in Texas
For Texas journalists, foundations, and researchers
- Texas Hunger Atlas — citation-ready stats: pantry counts, partner-verified %, top cities by pantry density, geographic coverage
- Texas disaster food assistance — active FEMA declarations + D-SNAP eligibility
- Texas press release — citation-ready Feed America footprint announcement (NewsArticle JSON-LD)
- Apply for SNAP in Texas — state portal + step-by-step
- Apply for WIC in Texas — agency portal + clinic locator
Frequently asked questions
How many food pantries are in Texas?
4,331 verified pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries across 1063 cities. Most are free walk-in.
How do I apply for SNAP in Texas?
Visit /apply-snap/tx for Texas's official online portal, eligibility rules, and emergency-SNAP info.
Does Texas have WIC?
Yes — 14 WIC clinics. See /apply-wic/tx for the application portal.
Where can I use SNAP / EBT in Texas?
10,975 retailers accept SNAP — browse by city or county.
Free school meals in Texas?
Yes. 12,409 school + summer meal sites. Households below 130% FPL eat free; 130-185% get reduced-price. Many districts use Community Eligibility Provision (free for all students). See /school-meals/tx.
Senior food help in Texas?
CSFP, SNAP-with-senior-deductions, Meals on Wheels, SFMNP, TEFAP — see /senior-food-help.
About Feed America's Texas directory
Feed America (501(c)(3), EIN 92-1761881) operates the largest free food-assistance directory in the United States. Our Texas listings come from federal primary sources (USDA Food and Nutrition Service, HRSA, NCES) and verified community partners. Every record carries a verification date and source attribution. Read our methodology →