The ongoing 2025 government shutdown has caused slowdowns and stoppages to many government services that people depend on – the most recent of these is the SNAP program.
Local ABC news reports that as many as 3.5 million Texans will be without SNAP benefits in November 2025 due to the government shutdown. This will certainly cause more stress on families who depend on SNAP to avoid food insecurity during times of financial hardship.
Every day at Jackson Spencer Law, we talk to Texas residents who are unemployed or about to become unemployed, so we know the financial stress this can cause for families. If you or someone you know is in this situation, we’ve pulled together a list of food pantries all across the state to help you locate the resources you need.
Quick advice: we recommend checking pantry schedules (North Texas Food Bank, Tarrant Area Food Bank, Houston Food Bank, Central Texas Food Bank) before visiting and, if possible, bring a photo ID and proof of address.
Dallas & Plano food pantries
- Dallas West Church of Christ – Food Pantry 3510 N Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75212 Open 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Minnie’s Food Pantry 661 18th St, Plano, TX 75074 Wed–Sat 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (registration required; see minniesfoodpantry.org for details)
- Catholic Charities Dallas – Mobile Community Pantry Locations & dates vary; see monthly schedule.
- North Texas Food Bank – Partner & Mobile Sites – Check ntfb.org/find-food for nearby locations and times.
Austin food pantries
- Hope Food Pantry Austin 4001 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751 Thu & Fri 9:00–10:30 a.m.; 1st Sat 9:00–10:30 a.m.
- Deliverance Temple Worship Center 1607 Dessau Ridge Ln, Austin, TX 78754 Fridays 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Foundation Communities – Laurel Creek 11704 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753 2nd & 4th Mondays 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Fort Worth food pantries
- Community Food Bank 3000 Galvez Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76111 Mon–Thu 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- WestAid – Food Pantry 7940 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116 Mon–Thu 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Fri 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- United Community Centers – Wesley Center 3600 N Crump St, Fort Worth, TX 76106 Mobile pantry last Saturday, 8–10:30 a.m.
San Antonio food pantries
- San Antonio Food Bank 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227 Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- St. Stephen’s CARE Center 2127 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207 Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Houston food pantries
- Christian Community Service Center – Central 3434 Branard St, Houston, TX 77027 Mon–Fri 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- CCSC – Southwest 6856 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77074 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Houston Food Bank – Find Food Visit houstonfoodbank.org/find-help/agency-locator/ for pantry sites.
Grayson county food pantries
- Share Ministries 820 E Houston St, Sherman, TX 75090 Tue & Thu 9:00–11:00 a.m.; Sun after 9:30 a.m. service
- St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 306 N Fannin Ave, Denison, TX 75020 Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Denison Helping Hands 418 W Chestnut St, Denison, TX 75020 Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Denton county food pantries
- Denton Community Food Center 306 N Loop 288, Suite 400, Denton, TX 76209 Mon & Wed 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- United Way of Denton County See unitedwaydenton.org for current pantry list and hours.
Lubbock food pantries
- Lubbock Impact 2707 34th St, Lubbock, TX 79410 Mon 5:00–6:30 p.m.; Thu 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- Lubbock Dream Center 1111 30th St, Lubbock, TX 79411 Saturday check-in 8:15–9:00 a.m.
Amarillo food pantries
- The Salvation Army 400 S Harrison St, Amarillo, TX 79101 Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; meal services evenings 4:30–7:00 p.m.
- Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle 2004 N Spring St, Amarillo, TX 79107 Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- High Plains Food Bank 815 Ross St, Amarillo, TX 79102 Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (referrals to local pantries).
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