Food pantries in Guadalupe County.
Food pantries may not only provide free groceries in Guadalupe County, but many of them coordinate other Family Services too. Depending on the location, and the time of the year, examples of what may be provided by one of these non-profits is listed below. However offering clients emergency food is the main priority, and any other support varies widely.
The services from a pantry include some or all of the following.
- -Vouchers can be used to shop for healthy items at a store, or they are available for a clothing closet.
- -Case managers from the non-profits also provide intake to help families living in poverty apply for SNAP food stamps and other benefits.
- -Of course, providing Christmas or Thanksgiving meals will also be a service.
Guadalupe County seniors, immigrants, and the working poor can stop by. Assistance is available in Spanish, and some of the non-profits participate in Meals on Wheels services to deliver goods to the homebound.
Any Baby Can
Location is 1619 E. Common Street
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Dial 1-800-524-3755
They support children under the age of 13 that have a health risk. Parents can be given baby formula, clothing, maternity clothing, diapers and information on applying for disability.
The Cranny Thrift Store
113 North River Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Dial 830-372-1216
Regional Catholic Charities
210-293-1009
A service can shop families how to shop smarter. They can learn to budget so they can afford groceries, get referrals to free food pantries, and apply for other help.
Christian Cupboard
Address is 516 N. Camp
Seguin, Texas 78155
830-379-4857
A food bank and soup kitchen is available in Guadalupe County. Groceries, perishable food, Christmas meals or gifts, gift cards, and more is available from the church based charity.
Seguin SNAP office
314 South Saunders Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
The office can be called at 830-379-6525
Community Council of South Central Texas
Main address: 205A E. Court St.
Seguin, TX 78155
830-303-4376
Financial aid is combined with applications to food stamps or WIC vouchers. There is also free clothing for school, immigrant programs, and information on clinics for medical assistance.
EAT’s Foundation
767 South Saunders
Seguin, TX 78155
830-372-4900
The emergency food pantry operates in the evening. There is also a thrift store with furniture, utensils, and kitchen appliances.
Greater Randolph Area Services Program
Main address is 250 Donalan
Converse, Texas 78109
210-658-6351
Processional clothing for work or school, food, and more is run. They are also a place to apply for USDA commodity programs, such as Emergency Food Assistance Program.
Guadalupe County Salvation Army
633 E., Court
Seguin, TX 78155
For hours, dial 830-401-4872
The non-profit has volunteers and donation programs. Thanksgiving or Christmas meals, financial aid, toys for kids from Angel Tree, and more is available. A food pantry and thrift store are also key services.
For more information to soup kitchens and programs such as free school lunches or Commodity Supplemental Food, dial (210) 337-3663. There are also other food banks in Guadalupe County for low income families.
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