Today — September 29 — is Hunger Action Day, the day inside Hunger Action Month when awareness turns into action. Feeding America’s 2026 theme is “Play Your Part”: donate, volunteer, advocate, partner, or fundraise. Here in San Antonio, that part gets played every day at the San Antonio Food Bank.
Why it matters: Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study found 48 million people — including more than 14 million children — faced food insecurity in 2024, near a decade high. When grocery and energy prices squeeze household budgets, food banks fill the gap.
The San Antonio Food Bank, founded in 1980, serves 105,000 neighbors every week across 29 counties in Southwest Texas — millions of pounds of food each year through more than 500 partner agencies. Address: 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227. Phone: (210) 337-3663.
Get free food help in San Antonio
- Use the Food Bank’s pantry finder at safoodbank.org to find free groceries near you.
- See our San Antonio Food Bank events page for upcoming distributions and food fairs.
- Struggling with SNAP or other benefits? Our free Apply for Me program walks you through the application.
5 ways to play your part today
- Donate — dollars stretch furthest at a food bank, which buys in bulk.
- Volunteer — sorting, packing, and distribution shifts always need hands.
- Advocate — speak up for the federal nutrition programs families rely on.
- Partner — host a food drive at your workplace, school, or church.
- Share — tell a neighbor where free food is. Awareness is action too.
FAQ
What is Hunger Action Day?
September 29, 2026 — the action-focused day of Hunger Action Month (every September), led by the Feeding America network of food banks.
Where can I get free food in San Antonio?
The San Antonio Food Bank and its 500+ partner pantries across 29 counties. Start with the pantry finder at safoodbank.org.
I can’t give money. How can I still play my part?
Volunteer, advocate, host a food drive, or share this post — every part counts.
Hunger Action Day lasts one day. Hunger doesn’t. Play your part.
