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Find Food Near You

Looking for food assistance? You can now find all Central Texas Food Bank locations and partner sites in one place using Find Food Now.

This includes:

  • Food pantries
  • Community meal sites
  • Partner agencies
  • Older adult programs
  • Mobile Food Pantry sites for November and December

Just enter your ZIP code (or the ZIP code for the area you want to search). The map will show you food resources near you, plus days, times, and program details.

Important Note: Food pantry hours and monthly distribution schedules can change. Before you go, please:

  • Check Find Food Now for the most up-to-date information, or
  • Call the site listed in your search results to confirm the time

This helps make sure you have the correct day and time before traveling.

Apply for SNAP and Other Benefits

Need help applying for SNAP or other state benefits like Medicaid, CHIP, TANF, or Healthy Texas Women? We can help you apply by phone or online. Call 855-366-3401 or request an appointment using this link.

Your Right to Receive Food

When you receive food from a Food Bank partner, you have the right to:

  • Receive food at no cost
  • Never be required to attend religious services or pay fees
  • Never be refused food based on who you are or what you believe
  • Be treated with respect and dignity at all times
  • Not be required to show ID, proof of income, or citizenship

If you feel your rights have been violated, please contact us at 512-282-2111.

What to Expect When Visiting a Food Pantry, Food Distribution or Mobile Food Pantry

When you arrive at a pantry or distribution site, you may be asked to fill out a short form confirming you live in the area and need food assistance. Bring a food cart or reusable bags to carry items home — assistance may be limited. Before heading out, check for weather or holiday closures by calling 512-684-2559.

To learn more about the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), your right to receive food, and what to expect when you visit a partner pantry, click here.

24/7 Help

For help anytime, dial 2-1-1 or call 877-541-7905 for free, confidential, multilingual assistance.
 
No matter where you live or what you’re facing, the Central Texas Food Bank is here to help you feed your family and find stability.

  • Help with SNAP

    Join the millions of Texans stretching their budget with S.N.A.P. We can help you enroll in the program and make healthy food more affordable for you and your family. 

  • Help for Kids

    CTFB offers an array of programs to provide students and children with the necessary nutrition to thrive and be successful!

  • Help for Older Adults

    Reliable access to healthy groceries across Central Texas. Discover our programs specially designed for every age.    

  • Nutrition Education

    We are committed to healthy foods and healthy lives. Start learning and discover free classes in your neighborhood.   

  • Workforce Training Programs

    Our Workforce Training Programs provide hands-on experience, industry certifications, and professional development in two key areas: Culinary Arts and Warehouse Logistics.