All Benefits And Assistance Programs 2026 - San Antonio TX Benefits Program

Below is a verified directory of major benefits and assistance programs available to San Antonio residents in 2026. Every phone number, address, and link below was checked against the program’s official website or a government source. Figures shown are the officially published 2026 amounts.

Food Assistance

San Antonio Food Bank

A nonprofit serving Southwest Texas with food distribution plus free benefits-assistance help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF. Benefits hotline: 210-431-8326 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM, Sat 9 AM–3 PM). Main: 210-337-3663.

Address: 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
Website: safoodbank.org
Get benefits assistance (online referral form)

SNAP Food Benefits (Texas HHSC)

Texas’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps eligible low-income households buy groceries; benefits load onto a Lone Star Card. FY2026 maximum monthly allotments (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026): household of 1: $298; 2: $546; 3: $785; 4: $994; 5: $1,183; 6: $1,421; 7: $1,571; 8: $1,789. Note: as of April 1, 2026, Texas SNAP cannot be used for candy or sweetened drinks.

Benefits help: 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 (Option 2). Lone Star Card help desk: 800-777-7328.
Website: hhs.texas.gov SNAP page
Apply: at YourTexasBenefits.com

WIC — San Antonio Metro Health

Nutrition support for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women and children under 5: healthy food, nutrition classes, breastfeeding support, and one-on-one counseling. Families on Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF automatically meet income guidelines. Texas WIC serves 760,000+ women, infants, and children monthly; upgraded EBT cards launched July 2026.

Texas WIC statewide: 800-942-3678. South Flores WIC Clinic: 210-207-4555.
Address: 6723 S Flores St, Ste 106, San Antonio, TX 78221
Website: City of San Antonio WIC page
Apply for Texas WIC online

Healthcare Assistance

Texas Medicaid (Texas HHSC)

Free health coverage for low-income Texans — children, families, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities — delivered through managed-care programs (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Health). 2026 Children’s Medicaid (STAR) income guidelines: family of 1: $1,735/mo; 2: $2,345/mo; 3: $2,954/mo; 4: $3,564/mo; 5: $4,173/mo; 6: $4,783/mo; 7: $5,393/mo; 8: $6,002/mo.

Apply/questions: 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM).
Website: hhs.texas.gov
Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com

Texas CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program)

Low-cost health coverage for children 18 and under whose families earn too much for Medicaid but can’t afford private insurance — covers checkups, dental, prescriptions, vaccines, hospital care, vision, hearing, and mental health care. 2026 income guidelines: family of 1: $2,622/mo; 2: $3,543/mo; 3: $4,464/mo; 4: $5,386/mo; 5: $6,307/mo; 6: $7,228/mo; 7: $8,149/mo. Enrollment fees are $50 or less per family per year; doctor-visit copays $3–$35.

Apply: 2-1-1. Health plan questions: 800-964-2777.
Website: Texas CHIP page
Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com

San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health)

San Antonio’s public health department: immunization clinics, STI/HIV services, WIC, food safety, disease surveillance, and maternal/child health for San Antonio and unincorporated Bexar County. Nationally reaccredited in 2025 for five years.

Main: 210-207-8780. Disease reporting (24/7): 210-207-8876. Immunizations: 210-207-8790.
Address: City Tower, 100 W. Houston St., 14th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205
Website: Metro Health (sa.gov)

Housing Assistance

Opportunity Home San Antonio

San Antonio’s public housing agency (formerly the San Antonio Housing Authority / SAHA — renamed in 2022). Administers Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher (“Section 8”) program; rent is income-based, generally around 30% of monthly income.

Phone: 210-477-6000.
Address: 818 S Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78204
Website: homesa.org
Apply for housing (click “Apply for Housing”)

City of San Antonio Housing Assistance Program (HAP) — Rental Assistance

The City’s Neighborhood and Housing Services Department program for households facing eviction or a notice to vacate: up to three months of rent (max $3,500) plus up to $1,500 in utility assistance, paid directly to landlords and utility providers. Households at or below 80% of area median income, within city limits. The application portal opens on the second Wednesday of each month, 1:00–2:00 PM. Note: the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) ended September 30, 2025 — HAP is the active local program.

Application help: 210-207-5910. Rental assistance info: 210-207-6459.
Address: 100 W. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Website: About HAP (sa.gov)
Apply online for HAP

HUD-VASH (VA Supportive Housing)

A joint HUD–VA program for homeless veterans pairing a Housing Choice Voucher for permanent rental housing with VA case management and clinical support. Entry is through VA referral — there is no public online application. 95,000+ formerly homeless veterans housed through the program as of March 2026.

VA homeless veterans line (24/7): 877-424-3838. Local VA main line: 210-617-5300.
Address: Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78229
Website: Homeless veteran care — South Texas VA

Financial Assistance

City of San Antonio Housing Assistance Program (HAP) — Emergency Rental Assistance

Temporary financial help for San Antonio households facing eviction: covers rent and utilities (CPS, SAWS, internet). See the Housing Assistance section above for full details — applications open the second Wednesday of each month.

Phone: 210-207-5910.
Website: sanantonio.gov/NHSD
Apply online for HAP

TANF Cash Help (Texas HHSC)

Monthly cash payments to families with children 18 and younger who have little to no money — help with food, clothing, housing, utilities, and basic needs. Recipients must meet work, child support, and program requirements. Maximum monthly amounts (published 2026): family of 3 with one parent/caretaker: $382; family of 4: $459; child-only case, family of 3: $263.

Questions/apply: 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 (Option 2).
Website: TANF Cash Help page
Apply: at YourTexasBenefits.com

Texas Unemployment Benefits (Texas Workforce Commission)

Temporary partial income replacement for eligible workers who lost a job or had hours reduced through no fault of their own. Must register for work search at WorkInTexas.com and be able, available, and actively seeking full-time work. Weekly benefits range from $75 to $605 per week for up to 26 weeks (adjusted each October).

Unemployment Tele-Center: 800-939-6631. Automated Tele-Serv: 800-558-8321.
Address: 101 E 15th St., Austin, TX 78778
Website: TWC unemployment benefits
Apply for unemployment benefits

Educational Assistance

Federal Pell Grant

Federal grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need — helps pay for college, career school, or trade school and does not have to be repaid. For the 2026–27 award year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), the maximum award is $7,395 and the minimum is $740. Apply with the FAFSA — there is no separate Pell application.

Federal Student Aid: 1-800-433-3243.
Website: Pell Grants (studentaid.gov)
Fill out the FAFSA

TEXAS Grant (Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success)

Texas state need-based grant for Texas residents attending Texas public universities or health-related institutions. No separate application — apply via the FAFSA (or TASFA); the school’s financial aid office determines eligibility. FY 2027 (2026–27) semester maximum at public universities: $5,399. State priority deadline: January 15 each year.

Questions: 888-311-8881.
Website: TEXAS Grant info
Apply via the FAFSA

WIOA Adult Career Services — Workforce Solutions Alamo

No-cost career services and job training for eligible adults and dislocated workers in the 13-county Alamo region: career counseling, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, and supportive services. Enrollment starts by attending an in-person or virtual information session.

Phone: 210-438-0581.
Address: 100 N. Santa Rosa St., Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78207 (services at 16 career centers region-wide)
Website: workforcesolutionsalamo.org
Attend an information session

Small Business Assistance

SBA 7(a) Loan Program

The SBA’s primary loan program: the SBA guarantees a portion of loans made by approved banks and lenders so small businesses can access long-term financing. Maximum individual 7(a) loan: $5 million. Businesses apply through SBA-approved lenders, not the SBA directly — use the SBA’s Lender Match tool.

SBA Answer Desk: 1-800-827-5722 (Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM ET).
Website: sba.gov/loans
Find an SBA lender (Lender Match)

UTSA Small Business Development Center

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business advising plus no-cost and low-cost training workshops for San Antonio-area entrepreneurs — business plans, funding, financial analysis, marketing, and government contracting. New address as of June 2026: One Riverwalk Place, 700 N. St. Mary’s St., Floor 5, San Antonio, TX 78205.

Phone: 210-458-2460 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM CT; appointments encouraged).
Address: One Riverwalk Place, 700 N. St. Mary’s St., Floor 5, San Antonio, TX 78205
Website: sasbdc.org
Advising and training

Veteran Assistance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov)

The federal VA’s online home for veteran benefits: health care enrollment, disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA-backed home loans, pensions, life insurance, and burial benefits. In 2026 VA enrolled 100,000+ new veterans in health care and cut the benefits backlog by 67%.

VA benefits hotline: 1-800-827-1000 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM ET). National front door: 1-800-698-2411 (24/7).
Website: va.gov
Apply for VA benefits

HUD-VASH (VA Supportive Housing)

Joint VA–HUD program for homeless veterans pairing a rental-assistance voucher with ongoing VA case management — health care, mental health, employment resources. Veterans are screened by VA and enrolled through VA referral, not a public application. Also listed under Housing Assistance above.

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (24/7): 877-424-3838.
Website: South Texas Veterans Health Care System

Texas Veterans Commission

Texas’s state agency for veterans (since 1927): help filing disability claims, job placement, education benefits, and grants to local veteran nonprofits. Start by phone or email — local counselors are also stationed at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio.

Phone: 512-463-6564; toll-free 1-800-252-8387.
Address: Texas Veterans Commission, P.O. Box 12277, Austin, TX 78711-2277
Website: tvc.texas.gov

Information verified against official program and government sources in September 2026. Program details change — always confirm current amounts

and deadlines on the official site before applying.

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