Nobody in San Antonio should go hungry — and a lot of the help is completely free. This 2027 guide lists the main food assistance programs for San Antonio and Bexar County residents: monthly SNAP grocery money on a Lone Star Card, WIC food and nutrition support for moms and young kids, and the San Antonio Food Bank’s free food distributions plus free one-on-one help applying for benefits. Each entry includes what you get, who qualifies, and exactly how to apply. Want us to match you to the right programs? Try our free Apply for Me program below.
2027 figures: Federal SNAP amounts below are the official FY2027 figures (effective October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, per USDA). Other 2027 amounts not yet published — 2026 figures shown and labeled.
| SNAP Food Benefits (Texas HHSC) | FREE monthly grocery money loaded onto a Lone Star Card, usable like a debit card at stores that accept SNAP. FY2027 max: $306/mo (1 person), $562 (2), $808 (3), $1,023 (family of 4). Most households get less, based on income. Note: since April 1, 2026, Texas SNAP doesn’t cover candy or sweetened drinks — staples like fruits, vegetables, dairy, bread, and meat are all still covered. | 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 | Apply |
| WIC — Women, Infants, and Children (San Antonio Metro Health) | FREE healthy food, nutrition classes, and breastfeeding support for pregnant and postpartum women and children under 5. Families already on Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF automatically meet the income rules. New upgraded WIC EBT cards (with the myWIC app) rolled out July 1, 2026. | 800-942-3678 | Apply |
| San Antonio Food Bank — Free Food + Benefits Assistance | FREE groceries through 500+ partner pantries, churches, and mobile distributions across Southwest Texas — plus FREE help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF. Benefits navigators follow up within 24–48 hours. Walk-ins welcome at 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90. | 210-431-8326 (benefits help); 210-337-3663 (main) | Apply |
All programs at a glance
- This week: San Antonio Food Bank free distributions — call 210-337-3663 or use the food finder at safoodbank.org.
- Every month: SNAP grocery benefits on a Lone Star Card — apply at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1 (FY2027 max $306–$1,023/mo depending on household size).
- Moms + kids under 5: WIC free food and nutrition help — 800-942-3678 or texaswic.org/apply.
- Stuck on the application: Food Bank navigators give free one-on-one help — 210-431-8326.
Not sure where to start?
Answer a few questions in our free Apply for Me program and we’ll send you a personalized guide with exactly which food benefits you qualify for — and step-by-step help applying for each.
