How many free food pantries are there in Houston, Texas?

Feed America's directory lists 60 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Houston, Texas. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Houston?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Houston open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Houston, Texas?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Houston?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Houston?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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AHEPA 29 Senior Apartments

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13830 Canyon Hill St, Houston, TX 77083

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Food Pantries in Houston, TX

AHEPA 29 Senior Apartments

All Saints Catholic Church

Almeda Plaza Missionary Baptist Church

Angel's Nest Nutrition Center

Bellerive Senior Apartments

Bible Way Fellowship Baptist Church - ONEpowerfulmovement Community Center

Big Bass Resort Senior Apartments

Boynton Chapel United Methodist Church

Campanile On Eldridge Senior Living

Catholic Charities Guadalupe Family Assistance Center

Cornerstone Garden Apartments

Dominion International Center

El Redentor Apartments

Evening Star Villa

Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center

Food Pantry - ICNA Relief Houston

Fountain of Life Church of Christ

Fulton Gardens Apartments

Goldberg B'Nai B'Rith Towers Apartments

Greater Love Full Gospel

Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Heights Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry

Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center

Houston Food Bank

Houston Food Bank

Kashmere Gardens Church of Christ

Lakeview Place Apartments

Laurel Point Senior Apartments

Lovett Manor Apartments

Mariposa Apartment Homes At Reed Road

Martha's Kitchen

MedxSunshine Adult Day Care Center

New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church

Notre Dame Catholic Church

Penelope 54 Senior Apartments

Pilgrim Community Center

Pinnacle Senior Center

South Park Baptist Church

South Union Church of Christ

Southside Church of Christ

Southwest Multi-Service Center

St. Jerome Catholic Church

Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center

Telephone Road Apartment Homes

The Ark of Restitution Missionary Baptist Church

The Life at Sterling Woods Senior Living Community

Third Ward Multi-Service Center

Trinity East United Methodist Church

Victory Family Rescue Mission

Wesley Community Center (Lee Campus)

West End Multi-Service Center

ALDINE ISD

ALIEF ISD

ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL

AMIGOS POR VIDA-"FRIENDS FOR LIFE"

Aldine Community Assistance

Aldine Hope Center

Alief Community Service

All Saints Anglican Church Houston

Allies In Hope (Fannin Campus)

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