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Find Food Near You

Click “Find Food Now” to use our food finder map. Enter your ZIP code to see food pantries, community meal sites, and other resources close to home.

If you prefer a list, download our Referral Guide — available in English and Spanish.

Mobile Food Pantry and Program Calendars

Our Mobile Food Pantry brings fresh food directly to neighborhoods across Central Texas. Check the calendar for upcoming distributions and special programs.

Pantry times may change. For updates, call 512-684-2559.

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 Seniors

    We provide good food choices for all stages of life. 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.   

  • Home Delivery Program

    The Central Texas Food Bank offers a home delivery program in Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties in partnership with Austin Public Health Neighborhood Services Unit, Round Rock Area Serving Center and Amazon.

  • 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.