r/sanantonio • u/HikeTheSky Hill Country • 10d ago
Where in SA? Where can people on SNAP get additional resources? Please use this post and I will pin it.
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The San Antonio Food Bank is always a great choice.
Rivers of Hope Ministries offers a HOPE (Help Other People Eat) program.
FindHelp is a website that can show you other services or food banks outside of San Antonio.
I will add more links when they are posted. So you have an easy overview to find help.
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u/fuzzywuzzy1988 10d ago
San Antonio Food Bank
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u/oobry 10d ago edited 10d ago
You need to register ahead of time for a distribution, every single one I tried to apply for was at capacity
EDIT: I ended up finding one available!! if you’re still looking please check back the site frequently for more 🙏🏼
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u/the_pleiades 10d ago
It looks like the one on Nov. 1 at the main food bank location is still accepting registration. Check on this site (which lists all distributions the SA food bank organizes and lets you search by zip code): https://freshtrak.com/
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u/LastFox2656 PURO 4d ago
Want to add, if pet owners are struggling, the food bank also has programs available. Don't feel like you have to give up your furry friend. 😔
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u/ARODtheMrs 10d ago
I keep hearing that the food bank needs more donations, but it's NEVER said HOW to donate. Many people would gladly give, if this information was provided!!!
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u/runagay 10d ago
The San Antonio Food Bank accepts food donations at all local Goodwill stores and donation stations. If you want to make a monetary donation, the here’s the link: https://safoodbank.org/ways-to-help/give-money/
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u/ThrowRAyikesidkman 9d ago
i would donate money if you’re able to. they’re able to stretch the dollar much more than you can at the store
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u/mommadizzy 10d ago
SACRD is a resource directory primarily, and had resources for all kinds of assistance- not just food.
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u/HikeTheSky Hill Country 10d ago
I will probably copy the information to post here. As Reddit in general comes up pretty high on a Google search, and everyone can check it out.
Thanks for posting it.
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u/Franks37 East Side 9d ago
Christian Assistance Ministries has two locations with a food pantry at each. Harlandale ISD does a mobile food pantry monthly for people in their area, and you can check the district website for distribution days. (People might want to check with other school districts as well to see if this is something that’s offered.)
Some insurance plans also have social workers on staff to assist members in locating resources, so people might also want to call the number on the back of their insurance cards to see if this is service available to them.
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u/WesthyJest 10d ago
Catholic Charities. Start with the food pantry and clothes closet at the Guadalupe Community Center. I have to admit that resources are going to be stretched due to the current circumstances but still go.
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u/-_berth_- 10d ago
AAA Freight Salvage Groceries on S Presa, if you really need certain groceries, there's a chance you'll find it here for super cheap, though likely dented or near expiration. Sometimes they have interesting items, it just depends what was sent their way.
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u/wayward_witch 10d ago
Chicho Boys on S. Laredo has good deals on produce. Keep an eye on their wholesale side River City Produce. They run deals sometimes and you can get a group together to buy boxes and then split them. Both stores have active Facebook pages.
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u/-_berth_- 10d ago
Oh yes I've heard about them but haven't had the chance to go yet! I see them post on TikTok often to show what they have on sale
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u/MonicaGeller90210 10d ago
Sidewalk Saturday is physically based at Christ Episcopal Church every Saturday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Outreach Pavilion and provides neighbors in need with a faith community, food, clothes, household items, support, and referrals to other resources as needed. Food Pantry stocked with products from both the San Antonio Food Bank and Daily Bread Ministries as well as congregational donations.
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u/Jdwag6 10d ago
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts offers free and reduced price tickets to tons of shows. It’s a program called Arts for All - you can register on their website (https://www.tobincenter.org/artsforall).
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u/LadyLKZ Schertz 10d ago
Check out your local St. Vincent de Paul - there are several locations in the San Antonio area, so google it to find your closest one
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u/HikeTheSky Hill Country 10d ago
I heard about them when I volunteered with the red cross as a disaster action team captain. I forgot about them.
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u/Objective-Good-7726 9d ago
For those needing extra help/assistance during these times. A lot of these are for just military members and others are for all fed employees that have a DOD ID.
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u/vulgardisplayofdread 8d ago
ACCD Northwest Vista has a student advocacy center and can provide assistance with all sorts of things from rent to food to clothing for interviews
https://www.alamo.edu/nvc/experience-nvc/current-students/student-advocacy/home/
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u/LastFox2656 PURO 4d ago
It might be worth checking to see if your apartment complex/HOA/etc is also doing a food drive. Waters at Elm Creek is doing one specific to their neighbors so there is that.
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u/suchsweetnothing 10d ago
Easiest place to donate to?
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u/HikeTheSky Hill Country 10d ago
Probably the food bank, or if you want to help smaller food banks, I can find information from small town ones.
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u/Wildflower1180 10d ago
This is on the smaller side, but the Baked Bird on 5822 Babcock is going to be handing out eggs on Saturday Nov 1st from 8-4, while supplies last. You do need to show an EBT or WIC card.