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 Assistance | Free food plus FREE help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF; navigators follow up within 24-48 hours. | 210-431-8326 | Apply |
| 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 877-541-7905 | Apply |
| WIC — Women, Infants, and Children (San Antonio Metro Health) | Healthy food, nutrition classes, and breastfeeding support for pregnant/postpartum women and children under 5. | 800-942-3678 | Apply |
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