Contents
- The Good Effort Guide To Finding Houston Food Pantries
- Houston Food Pantries By Neighborhood
- Alief Food Pantries
- Alvin Food Pantries
- Astrodome Food Pantries
- Braeswood Food Pantries
- Clear Lake Food Pantries
- Conroe Food Pantries
- Cypress Houston Food Pantries
- Deer Park Food Pantries
- Dickinson Food Pantries
- Downtown Houston Food Pantries
- East End Houston Food Pantries
- Fondren Houston Food Pantries
- Galveston Food Pantries
- Gulfgate Houston Food Pantries
- Heights Houston Food Pantries
- Hiram Clarke Food Pantries
- Hobby Airport Food Pantries
- Humble Food Pantries
- Huntsville Food Pantries
- Katy Food Pantries
- League City Food Pantries
- Manvel Food Pantries
- Houston Medical Center Food Pantries
- Memorial City Food Pantries
- Midtown Houston Food Pantries
- Missouri City Food Pantries
- Museum District Food Pantries
- New Caney Food Pantries
- North Central Houston Food Pantries
- North Shore Houston Food Pantries
- Oak Forest Houston Food Pantries
- Pasadena Food Pantries
- Pearland Food Pantries
- Richmond Food Pantries
- Rosharon Food Pantries
- Santa Fe Food Pantries
- South Houston Food Pantries
- Spring Houston Food Pantries
- Spring Branch Houston Food Pantries
- Tomball Food Pantries
- Third Ward Food Pantries
- Trinity Gardens Houston Food Pantries
- Texas City Food Pantries
- Upper Kirby Food Pantries
- Waller Food Pantries
- Westchase Food Pantries
- Willis Food Pantries
- The Woodlands Food Pantries
- Alternatives To These Houston Food Pantries
- Conclusion
- Houston Food Pantries By Neighborhood
The Good Effort Guide To Finding Houston Food Pantries
If you have ever called a Houston food pantry, you are probably well aware that there is a 50/50 chance that the number will either be disconnected or possibly assigned to some poor guy who has to repeat “my name is John and this is no longer a food pantry” multiple times a day.
We feel for you John…
While we cannot stop food pantries from closing down or the non-stop calls to the John’s phone, we can at least make a good effort to do so.
In this guide you will find a listing of food pantries in Houston to help you if you need food assistance. The food pantries are listed via map with addresses, telephone numbers and hour of operations to increase the likelihood of you finding assistance.
Again it ain’t perfect, but we made a good effort to supply you with place to go if you need help with food.
Houston Food Pantries By Neighborhood
Before you visit any of these locations be sure to call the food pantry number listed to ensure hours of operation and zip codes served are correct.
Alief Food Pantries
- House of Amos Inc – 8030 Boone Rd, Houston, TX 77072 – 281-495-9061 – House of Amos website
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm*
Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm*
*We begin serving our last food client at 11:45 am
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris
Alvin Food Pantries
- Alvin Community Food Pantry – 1212 S Durant St, Alvin, TX 77511 –
281-824-8871 – Alvin Food Pantry Facebook Page
Hours of operation:
County or Zip Codes Served: Brazoria
Astrodome Food Pantries
- Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Inc. – 9320 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054 – 713-393-4700 – Gulf Coast Community Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00P M to 5:00 PM. Walk-ins welcome. 3 to 5 day supply offered. Assistance offered one time per year.
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris County.
Braeswood Food Pantries
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A Touch of God’s Love Outreach – 10103 Fondren Rd #420, Houston, TX 77096 – 346.701.8094 – A Touch of Gods Love websiteHours of operation: Mon./Tue and Thurs. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (No Appointment Needed} – Also open Wed 3 pm to 6 pm.
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Westbury Church of Christ – 10424 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77096 – 713-729-7880 – Westbury Church Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Saturdays 10 am to 12 pm. You can come once per month.
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris
- Braes Interfaith Ministries – 4300 W Bellfort Blvd, Houston, TX 77035 – 713-723-2671 – Braes Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am – 2 pm. You are encouraged to arrive prior to 1 pm.
County or Zip Codes Served: Selected SW Houston zip codes served
Clear Lake Food Pantries
- St. Bernadette Catholic Church – 15500 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062 – 281-486-0337 – St Bernadette Catholic Church Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 930 to 1130 am
County or Zip Codes Served: Clear Lake: 77058, 77059, 77062, 77598,
Conroe Food Pantries
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church – 109 N Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77301 – 936-756-8186 – Sacred Heart Conroe Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Mon – Thurs 10 AM – 3 PM
County or Zip Codes Served: Montgomery County + Conroe
- Montgomery County Food Bank – 1 Food For Life Way, Conroe, TX 77385 – 936-271-8800 – Montgomery County Food Bank
Hours of operation: Mon – Thurs 8 am to 5 pm. Friday 8 am to 4 pm. Call to find a Montgomery County Food Pantry.
County or Zip Codes Served: Montgomery County
- First Christian Church Conroe – 3500 N Loop 336 W, Conroe, TX 77304 – 936.756.3554 – First Christian Church Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Open every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m
County or Zip Codes Served:77301, 77302, 77303, 77304, and 77306
- Tamina Community Center – 18955 Main St, Conroe, TX 77385 – 281-465-4646 – Tamina Community Center Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday – 3:00pm – 6:00pm
County or Zip Codes Served: Montgomery
Cypress Houston Food Pantries
- Cypress Assistance Ministries – 11202 Huffmeister Rd #5, Houston, TX 77065 – 281-955-7684 – Cypress Assistance Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm: Last appointment at 3:00, appointment required, Tuesday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm: First come, first served – space is limited. Last client seen at 3:00 pm. Walk-in, no appointment needed, Wednesday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm: Last appointment at 3:00 pm, appointment required, Thursday 9:30 am – 3:00 pm: First come, first served – space is limited. Last client seen at 1:00 pm. Walk-in, no appointment needed, Friday 9:30 am – 3:00 pm: Last appointment at 1:00 pm, appointment required.
County or Zip Codes Served: 77065, 77095, 77429, 77433, 77084,
- Gods Storehouse – Fountain of Life Fellowship – 15010 Mueschke Rd, Cypress, TX 77433 – 281-373-9337 – Fountain of Life Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Open Monday 6-8pm, June through August
3:30pm to 6:00pm
County or Zip Codes Served: If you live west of Telge Road in zip code 77429, in zip code 77433, or east of Katy Hockley/Roberts Road in zip code 77447, you are in their service area.
Deer Park Food Pantries
- St Hyacinth Catholic Church – 2921 Center St, Deer Park, TX 77536 – 281-479-4298 ext 25 – St Hyacinth Catholic Church
Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 pm to assist clients.
County or Zip Codes Served: W: 77043, 77055 (Food & Clothing only) 77077, 77079 (Food, Clothing, Utilities )
Dickinson Food Pantries
- M.I. Lewis Social Services -215 FM 517 E, Dickinson, TX 77539 –
(281) 534-2043 – M.I. Lewis Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday 830 am to 1 pm. Food is given 6 times per year to those who qualify.
County or Zip Codes Served: Galveston County + Dickinson
Downtown Houston Food Pantries
- St. Joseph Catholic Church – 1505 Kane St, Houston, TX 77007 – 713-222-6193 –
Hours of operation: Call during business hours 8 pm to 5 pm.
County or Zip Codes Served: 77007, 77008, 77009, Hours: 77007, 77008, 77009,
East End Houston Food Pantries
- Joy Fellowship Center – 7629 Avenue F, Houston, TX 77012 – 713-921-0197 – Joy Mission Center Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Call during business hours 8 am to 5 pm.
County or Zip Codes Served: 77003, 77011, 77012, 77023, 77029, 77087
- Immaculate Conception – 7250 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011 – 713-921-1261 – Immaculate Conception Houston Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Every Thurs 930 am – 1130 am
County or Zip Codes Served: 77011, 77012
- Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation Pan De Vida Food Pantry – Catholic Charities – 326 South Jensen Drive, Houston, Texas 77006 –713-227-9981 – Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation Pan De Vida Food Pantry
Hours of operation: 9 am Tuesday – Thursday to the first 100 families
County or Zip Code Served: Harris County + Houston area
Fondren Houston Food Pantries
- Riceville Mt. Olive Baptist Church – 11539 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77071 – 713-778-0992 – Riceville Mt Olive Baptist Church
Hours of operation: 1st Wed of Month, 6p. Call for appointments.
County or Zip Code Served:
- Bethel’s Heavenly Hands – 12660 Sandpiper Dr, Houston, TX 77035 – 713-729-6477 – Bethel’s Heavenly Hands Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Fri
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris
Galveston Food Pantries
- Galveston Food Bank – Client Choices Food Mart – 903 53rd Street, Galveston, TX 77550 – 409.945.4232 – Galveston County Food Bank or Galveston County Food Bank Facebook Page
Hours of operation: Call the Food Bank for a listing of Galveston County food banks.
County or Zip Codes Served: Galveston County
Gulfgate Houston Food Pantries
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul Resale Shop 1 – 6654 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77087 – 713-862-2605 or 713-741-8234 – www.svdphouston.org or Society of St. Vincent de Paul Facebook Page.
Hours of operation: Tuesday-Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Closed on Sunday and Monday
County or Zip Codes Served:
Heights Houston Food Pantries
- Heights Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry – 3523 Beauchamp St, Houston, TX 77009 – 713.861.6155 – Heights Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Food Pantry every Thursday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Clients can visit once a month.
County or Zip Codes Served: Serves all zip codes of Houston
- All Saints Catholic Church – 215 E 10th St, Houston, TX 77008 (Church) 1035 Cortlandt St. Houston, TX 77008 (Church Food Pantry) – 713-864-2653 or 713-741-8234 – All Saints Heights Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Emergency Food Pantry Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6 pm to 730pm. Rent and Utility Assistance is now being processed on Mondays from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
County of Counties Served: Heights Area – 77007 and 77008
- Annette Strawder Here To Help Pantry – 835 W 23rd St, Houston, TX 77008 – 713-862-5117 –
Hours: Tuesday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
County or Counties Served: Harris
Hiram Clarke Food Pantries
- The Windsor Village Church Family – 6011 W Orem Dr, Houston, TX 77085 – 713-723-8187 – www.kingdombuilders.com
Hours of operation: Appointment only Monday 8 am to 11 am Food: T-W 9 am to 11 am. Th 1030 am to 1230 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris County and Ft Bend County
Hobby Airport Food Pantries
- St. Christopher Catholic School – 8134 Park Pl Blvd, Houston, TX 77017 – 713-649-0009 – St Christopher Church
Hours of operation: Sat: 930 to 11 am
County or Zip Codes Served: SE: 77012, 77017, 77061,
Humble Food Pantries
- Humble Area Ministries – 1204 1st St E, Humble, TX 77338 – 281-446-0993 – Humble Area Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 830 am to 1230 pm and Walk-ins hours only Monday – Thursday 1230 pm to 430 pm. Must arrive prior to 3 pm.
County or Zip Codes Served: NE Harris County and East Montgomery County: 77336, 77345, 77347, 77372, 77338, 77346, 77357, 77396, 77339, 77347, 77365, 77532, 77044, 77302, 77306
Hours of operation: M, W, F only. 930 to 1145 am – 1st 12 people.
County or Zip Codes Served: 77044, 77338, 77346, 77347, 77396
Huntsville Food Pantries
- Good Shepherd Mission Food Pantry – 1005 Martin Luther King Dr, Huntsville, TX 77320 – 936.291.8156 – Good Shepherd Mission Food Bank Huntsville
Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: Walker
Katy Food Pantries
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Katy Christian Ministries – 5510 1st St, Katy, TX 77493 –281-391-3730 –Katy Christian Ministries Food Pantry
League City Food Pantries
- Interfaith Caring Ministries – 151 N Park Ave, League City, TX 77573 – 281-332-3881 – Interfaith Caring Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: This is not a walk-in food pantry. You must call to make an appointment any day Monday through Friday 830 am to 430 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: Must live in Clear Creek and Friendswood ISD.
Manvel Food Pantries
- The Well on Masters Road – 6911 Masters Road, Manvel, TX 77578 – 832.541.7973 – The Well on Masters Road Food Pantry , Well on Masters Road Facebook Page,
Hours of operation: Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm for seniors and special needs and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm for everyone else
County or Zip Codes Served: Those in Manvel area.
Houston Medical Center Food Pantries
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Houston – 2403 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77021 – Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry .
Hours of operation: Tuesday-Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Closed on Sunday and Monday
County or Zip Codes Served:
Memorial City Food Pantries
- St. Cecilia Catholic Church – 11720 Joan of Arc Dr, Houston, TX 77024 – 713-465-3414 – St Cecilia Food Catholic Church
Hours of operation: M – Th: 9 am through 12 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: NW: 77024, 77043, 77055, parts of 77080
Midtown Houston Food Pantries
- Catholic Charities – 2900 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77006 –
713-526-4611 – Catholic Charities
Hours of operation: M – F 730 a – 530 p. Call for a listing of food pantries.
County or Zip Codes Served: 77003, 77004, 77011, 77012, 77013, 77020, 77021, 77023, 77029, 77030, 77054, 77547
- City Wide Club – 4101 San Jacinto St # 206, Houston, TX 77004 – 713-523-4904 – citywideclub.com
Hours of operation: Tues – Th 10 a-1 p
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris County and surrounding areas
Missouri City Food Pantries
- East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry – 435 Stafford Run Rd, Stafford, TX 77477 – 281-261-1006 – East Fort Bend Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM; Monday & Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
County or Zip Codes Served: East Fort Bend
Museum District Food Pantries
- Emergency Aid Coalition – 5401 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77004 – 713-528-3663 – Emergency Assistance Coalition Food Pantry
Hours of operation: You should arrive at 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday to be served. Open 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. May return in 2 months but no more than 8 visits in 2 years. Does not provide groceries to clients who are homeless.
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris County
New Caney Food Pantries
- St. John of the Cross Catholic Church – 20000 TX-494 Loop, New Caney, TX 77357 – 281-399-9008 – St John Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: Montgomery
North Central Houston Food Pantries
- Wesley Community Center – 1410 Lee St, Houston, TX 77009 – 713-223-8131 or 713-821-8900 – Wesley House Houston Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Enrollment is Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This is not a free food pantry. Wesley House does double your groceries for each $1 you spend. $30 gets you $60 worth of groceries.
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris County
- Target Hunger – 3300 Lyons Avenue, Suite 103, Houston, TX 77020 – 832-767-1677 – Target Hunger Food Programs
Hours of operation: M – F: 9 am to 5 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: 77016, 77020, 77026, 77028 and 77078
- Gano Mission Center – 1815 Gano St, Houston, TX 77009 – (713) 227-0304 – Gano Mission Center Food Pantry
Hours of operations: Call during business hours 8 am to 5 pm.
County or Zip Codes Served: 77008, 77009, 77022, 77026, 77028 (Call 713-227-1146)
North Shore Houston Food Pantries
- North Channel Assistance Ministries – 13837 Bonham St, Houston, TX 77015 –
346-226-2105 – North Channel Assistance Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Tuesday – Thursday 8 a-2 p
County or Zip Codes Served: East Harris County: 77013, 77015, 77029, 77044, 77049, 77078, 77530,
Oak Forest Houston Food Pantries
- MANNA Ministry Assistance of Near Northwest Alliance – 1806 W 43rd St, Houston, TX 77018 – 713-686-6440 –MANNA Facebook Page
Hours of operation: M: 8 to 11, Tues and Thurs: 915 to 1115 am.
County or Zip Codes Served: 77007, 77008, 77009, 77018, 77022, 77037, 77040, 77076, 77088, 77091, 77092,
Pasadena Food Pantries
- Pasadena Community Ministries – 2310 S Houston Rd, Pasadena, TX 77502 – 713.477.4336
Hours of operation: Tuesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Thursday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, The 1st Saturday of each month 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Can receive food and clothing 7 times per year.
County or Zip Codes Served: 77501, 77502, 77503, 77504, 77505, 77506, 77536
- Society of Stephen – First Pasadena Church – 1062 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77504 –281-487-1774 – Society of Stephen First Pasadena Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday through Thusday New clients: 10 am – 1 pm. We are able to help with bags of food every other month and limited rent and utility assistance once a year
County or Zip Codes Served: All Pasadena Zip codes. 77502, 77503, 77505, 77506, 77507
- St. Pius V Catholic Church – 824 Main St, Pasadena, TX 77506 – 713-473-9484 ext. 316 – St Pius V Church Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Tues & Thurs: 10 am to 1230 pm The Parish Food Pantry Program offers a variety of emergency services including food, financial help with *rent/mortgage, *utilities, and *school supplies. * =when funding/materials are available
County or Zip Codes Served: Pasadena: 77502, 77503, 77504, 77506, 77507. South Houston: 77587
Pearland Food Pantries
- Pearland Neighborhood Center – 2335 N Texas Ave, Pearland, TX 77581 – 281-485-1987 – Pearland Neighborhood Center Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Call during business hours 8 am to 5 pm.
County or Zip Codes Served: Brazoria
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Christian Helping Hands – 3402 Swensen Rd, Pearland, TX 7758 – 281-485-9776 – Christian Helping Hands Website
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Services: Emergency FOOD for 7 days for the entire family, as products are available, Medical Referrals or Medicine for the uninsured, as funds are available, Emergency Clothing (voucher system with local non-profit resale shops), Emergency Lodging for 2-day stay at local motel (based on assessment and available funding)
County or Zip Codes Served: Brazoria
Richmond Food Pantries
- Mamie George Community Center – 1111 Collins Road, Richmond, Texas 77469 – 281.202.6200 – Mamie George Community Center
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
County or Zip Codes Served: Fort Bend County
Rosharon Food Pantries
- Sacred Heart Social Ministry – 14307 Hwy 6, Rosharon, TX 77583 – 281-431-0969 – Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Hours of operation: Tuesdays-Fridays from 10:00 am until noon and noon until 3:00 pm. They are also open the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am until noon and noon until 3:00 pm.
County or Zip Codes Served: Brazoria County, 77545, 77578, 77583
Santa Fe Food Pantries
- West Galveston Caring Ministries – 4205 Jackson St, Santa Fe, TX 77517 – 409-925-4697 – West Galveston Caring Ministries
Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9 am till 1 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: Santa Fe and Hitchcock School Districts only
South Houston Food Pantries
- Southeast Area Ministries – 2102 Houston Blvd, South Houston, TX 77587 – 713-944-0093 – Southeast Area Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 9:30 am – 1:30 pm (Walk-ins must check in by 12:00 PM) . Friday and Saturday 9 am to 12 PM. Walk-ins must check in by 12:00 PM. Arrive as early as possible. Food Fairs held every Saturday (call for locations).
County or Zip Codes Served: Houston: 77017, 77034, 77061, 77075, 77087, 77089. South Houston: 77587
Spring Houston Food Pantries
- Northwest Assistance Ministries – 15555 Kuykendahl Rd, Houston, TX 77090 – 281-885-4555 or 281.583.5600 – Northwest Assistance Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: This is not a walk-in food pantry. You must make an appointment Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: 77014, 77032, 77038, 77050, 77060, 77064, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77073, 77086, 77090, 77379, 77388 and 77389
- Spring – Woodlands Ministries – 810 E Louetta Rd, Spring, TX 77373 – 281-353-4480 – Spring Woodlands Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday: 1:00 – 3:00 pm., Wednesday: 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., Thursday: 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
County or Counties Served: 77373, 77388, 77389, 77073, 77338, 77380, 77381, 77382, 77386 and 77379
- Gateway Baptist Church – 2930 Rayford Rd, Spring, TX 77386 – 281-363-4500 – Gateway Baptist Church
Hours of operation: Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
County or Zip Codes Served: Montgomery County
- International Christ’s Fellowship – 4242 Interfaith Way, Spring, TX 77381 – 832-470-8705 – International Christ’s Fellowship
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: Montgomery
Spring Branch Houston Food Pantries
- East Spring Branch Food Pantry – 7901 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77055 – 713-464-0852 – East Spring Branch Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Tuesday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wednesday Closed, Thursday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday Closed, Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. May request food 9 times over 6 month period.
County or Zip Codes Served: 77024, 77041, 77043, 77055, 77080 or 77092
- Fair Haven – a Worship Community of Chapelwood United Methodist Church – 1330 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77055 – 713-468-3276 – Chapelwood Food Pantry
Hours of operation: M – F 10 a – 2 p
County or Zip Codes Served: M-F 10a-2p
- First Baptist Lao Church – 8009 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055 – 281-229-9166 – First Baptist Lao Church Facebook Page
Hours of operation: M – Th 730 a – 11 a Walk-Ins only
County or Zip Codes Served: NW: Harris County
Tomball Food Pantries
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St Anne Catholic Church – 1111 S Cherry St, Tomball, TX 77375 – 281-351-8106 or 281.255.2894 – St. Vincent de Paul Tomball Food Pantry
- Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries – 300 W Main St, Tomball, TX 77375 – 281-255-6967 – Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Tuesday from 10am – 3pm and Thursday from 10am – 2pm. The application must be completed in person. Can receive food every 3 weeks.
County or Zip Codes Served: Tomball zip codes 77375, 77377 or you live within Tomball school district.
Third Ward Food Pantries
- Christian Rescue Mission – 3229 Hadley St # A, Houston, TX 77004 – 713-659-7750 – Christian Rescue Mission Facebook Page
Hours of operation: Tues – F: 10 a -12 p
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris County and surrounding areas
- City Wide Club – 3701 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004 – 713-752-2582 – citywideclub.com
Hours of operation: Tues – Th 10 a-1 p
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris County and surrounding areas
- Manna House Third Ward Food
Provides food assistance and washing detergent, baby diapers, toilet tissue and more.
3118 Blodgett St, Houston, TX 77004 – 713.529.3381 – Manna House
Hours of operation: Thursday and Friday 9 am to 1 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: 77004 zip code.
- Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church – 3826 Wheeler Ave, Houston, TX 77004 (Church)
3118 1/2 Blodgett St Houston, TX 77004 – 713-748-5240 – Wheeler Baptist Church
Hours of operation: Thursday and Friday 9 am to 1 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: 77004. If outside the 77004 zip code Wheeler Church first to learn if you are eligible.
Trinity Gardens Houston Food Pantries
- Living Water International Apostolic Ministry – 7802 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093 – 713.384.3816 – Living Water Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Food Pantry every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm.
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris County
Texas City Food Pantries
- Galveston Food Bank – Client Choice Food Mart – 624 4th Avenue North, Texas City, TX 77590 – 409.945.4232 Galveston County Food Bank
Hours of operation: Call for listings of Galveston County Food Pantries.
County or Zip Codes Served: Galveston County
Upper Kirby Food Pantries
- Christian Community Services – 3230 Mercer St, Houston, TX 77027 – 713-961-3993 –
Hours of operation: M – F 10a – 2 pm Sat 9 a – 12 p (food and clothing only
County or Zip Codes Served: W-SW: 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77010, 77011, 77012, 77019, 77020, 77021, 77023, 77025, 77026, 77027, 77030, 77046, 77056, 77057, 77081, 77096, 77098, 77401
Waller Food Pantries
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Warm Treasures – 40070 US-290 BUS, Waller, TX 77484 – 936-372-5173 – Waller Assistance WARM Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Tuesday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: Waller County Area
Westchase Food Pantries
- West Houston Assistance Ministries – 10501 Meadowglen Ln, Houston, TX 77042 – 713-780-2727 – West Area Ministries Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 10 am – 2:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. For Working clients only.
County or Zip Codes Served: 77042, 77057, 77063, 77072, 77077, 77082, or 77083
- United Helping Hands Outreach – 2703 S Texas 6 #145, Houston, TX 77082 – 832.882.3900 – United Helping Hands Outreach
Hours of operation: 2nd Saturday of each month 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: Harris
Willis Food Pantries
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TLC Food Pantry – 110 W Montgomery St, Willis, TX 77378 – 936-856-8317
The Woodlands Food Pantries
- International Christ’s Fellowship – 4242 Interfaith Way, Spring, TX 77381 – 832-470-8705 – International Christ’s Fellowship
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
County or Zip Codes Served: Montgomery
- Tamina Community Center – 18955 Main St, Conroe, TX 77385 – 281-465-4646 – Tamina Community Center Food Pantry
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday – 3:00pm – 6:00pm
County or Zip Codes Served: Montgomery
- Montgomery County Food Bank – 1 Food For Life Way, Conroe, TX 77385 – 936-271-8800 – Montgomery County Food Bank
Hours of operation:
County or Zip Codes Served: Montgomery
Alternatives To These Houston Food Pantries
If you had trouble finding a Houston food pantry in your area, here are a few alternative ways to find food
Houston Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a food delivery program for seniors 60 and older. This guide will give you a listing of each Meals on Wheels contractor. Find the contractor who delivers to your area and contact them to sign up.
Congregate Meals in Houston
Congregate Meals is another food program for seniors 60 and older. The difference is in this program seniors must travel to a community center in their area for a meal. This guide provides you with the address and phone number of the Congregate Meal site that serves your zip code.
WIC in Houston
WIC is a program that provides free food to women, infants and children, hence the name W.I.C. If you are a new mother WIC can provide you with formula milk for your baby and vouchers to purchase healthy foods. This guide will help you to find a WIC site near your home.
SNAP in Houston
SNAP is the new-ish name for food stamps. This program provides you with a monthly voucher to buy food from your grocery store. Unlike WIC, you can buy any food you like, whether it is considered “healthy” or not. The only exception is you cannot purchase alcohol with SNAP benefits.
Houston Food Bank
The last alternative is the Houston Food Bank. The Houston Food Bank is where many of these food pantry listings were found. If you cannot find food assistance near you via the listings above you should definitely contact them, because they have the most up to date food resources in Houston. In addition to their listing of food pantries, they can also help you to apply for SNAP benefits (food stamps).
Conclusion
If you find that any of the food pantry listings above are incorrect, leave a comment below with the correct number, address, etc, and I will make the corrections.
Lastly, if you are low-income and unable to afford food you can apply for expedited SNAP benefits. There are 3 qualifications for this benefit and I share those in our guide title Emergency Food Stamps: How To Get Benefits in Less than 24 Hours.
Nick Bryant is a Counselor with 11 years of experience working in community health. He enjoys concerts, walks with the doggo and wife, mocking Dallas Cowboy fans, and sharing community resources. Jump on the Houston Case Managers email list to receive weekly community resource guides delivered directly to your inbox.
Dominion International Center-14030 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77083- 281-293-9997
Hour operation: Call 281-293-9997 to make an appointment.
Only giving out foods on the selected days. Not every week.
Thank you so much for these lists Linn, I will add them. Stay safe out there!
Catholic Charities-2900 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77006 – 713-526-4611
Hour Operation: Monday-fri 8am – 5pm
Christian Community Services Center -3230 Mercer St, Houston, TX 77027 – 713-961-3993.
Hour Operation: Monday-fri 10am-2pm, sat 1-9 noon