This 2026 guide lists the main food assistance programs available to San Antonio and Bexar County residents — from monthly SNAP grocery benefits and WIC nutrition support for mothers and young children to the San Antonio Food Bank’s free food distributions and one-on-one benefits help. Each entry includes what the program offers, who qualifies, and a direct link or phone number to apply. If you’d rather have us match you to the right programs, try our free Apply for Me program.

San Antonio Food Bank — Benefits AssistanceFree food plus FREE help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF; navigators follow up within 24-48 hours.210-431-8326Apply
SNAP Food Benefits (Texas HHSC)Monthly grocery money on a Lone Star Card. FY2026 max: $298/mo (1 person) to $994/mo (family of 4). Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1.2-1-1 or 877-541-7905Apply
WIC — Women, Infants, and Children (San Antonio Metro Health)Healthy food, nutrition classes, and breastfeeding support for pregnant/postpartum women and children under 5.800-942-3678Apply

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