Houston Food Bank
Largest food bank in the region. Use their online Find Help map to locate the closest partner pantry, hot-meal site, or SNAP application help.
Food Assistance
Food Banks & Pantries
Free groceries and hot meals across Houston and surrounding counties — Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Galveston — with phone numbers and websites for every location.
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Community resource directory. Listings are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement, affiliation, or guarantee of services. Always verify details directly with the provider.
Hours and eligibility change often. Call before you go — most pantries ask for a photo ID and proof of address, and some serve only specific ZIP codes.
535 Portwall St · Houston, TX
Houston Food Bank — SNAP / Food Assistance Help Line
Free help applying for SNAP (food stamps) and other benefits.
Memorial Assistance Ministries
Food pantry plus rent, utility, and job-search assistance.
Northwest Assistance Ministries
Joanne Watford Nutrition Center food pantry; ID and proof of address usually required.
Cypress Assistance Ministries
Food pantry, resale shop, and employment services for NW Harris County.
Katy Christian Ministries
Food pantry and crisis assistance for the Katy area.
Second Mile Mission Center
Food market, clothing, and family support in Fort Bend County.
East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry
Food pantry and emergency assistance.
Star of Hope Mission
Hot meals daily plus shelter and recovery programs.
The Salvation Army — Greater Houston
Multiple corps locations with food pantries and hot meals.
Christian Helping Hands
Pearland-area food pantry; check posted distribution days.
Baytown Community Food Pantry (Love Network)
Serves Baytown, Highlands, and Channelview.
Pasadena Christian Food Pantry
Groceries for Pasadena-area residents; bring ID and proof of address.
Interfaith Caring Ministries (ICM)
Food pantry Mon–Thurs 9am–1pm. Serves League City, Dickinson, Kemah, Bacliff, and nearby Bay Area communities.
Bay Area Turning Point — Resource Referrals
24-hour crisis line that can refer to emergency food and basic needs in the Bay Area.
Clear Lake Food Pantry (Bay Area Christian Church)
Church-run pantry serving Clear Lake, Webster, and League City. Call for hours.
Seabrook Food Pantry (Seabrook United Methodist)
Community pantry serving Seabrook, Kemah, and El Lago.
Friendswood Food Pantry (FUMC Friendswood)
Pantry and benevolence assistance for Friendswood residents.
Alvin Christian Community Center
Food pantry and clothing closet for Alvin and Manvel.
Galveston County Food Bank
County-wide food bank supplying dozens of partner pantries; also runs mobile distributions across Galveston County.
St. Vincent's House
Food pantry, clinic, and case management on Galveston Island.
Our Daily Bread (First Lutheran Church)
Free hot meals served to anyone who shows up — no paperwork.
Salvation Army — Galveston Corps
Meals, food boxes, and emergency assistance.
Mainland Crisis Ministry
Food pantry and emergency help for Texas City, La Marque, Hitchcock, and Dickinson.
Dickinson Food Pantry (Ministry of Caring)
Neighborhood pantry — confirm current hours through the county food bank map.
Brazosport Cares Food Pantry
Main pantry for Lake Jackson, Clute, Freeport, and Richwood. Groceries, holiday boxes, and emergency assistance.
Angleton Christian Service Center
Food pantry, clothing, and utility help for Angleton-area residents.
Pearland Neighborhood Center (Brazoria County)
County-run assistance office with food and utility programs.
Freeport Community Food Pantry
Coastal Brazoria County pantry — call ahead for distribution days.
Can't find a pantry near you?
Dial 2-1-1 (Texas Health & Human Services) any time, day or night, for the closest open food pantry, hot meal, or benefits help. You can also search the Houston Food Bank Find Help map or the Galveston County Food Bank for the most current distribution schedule.