McLennan County food banks, soup kitchens and free pantries.
Low income families can get help from free food pantries in McLennan County. The centers, many of which are located at churches and charities in the region, help feed the hungry as well as working poor in the region. The charitable soup kitchens or food pantries near you are open limited hours and days of the week, but do their best to provide free groceries, referrals or food in a crisis. They do not want to turn anyone away. If needed, find a toll free referral number at the bottom of the page for more information.
The food banks not only have groceries or serve meals, but they provide other items. Based on donation levels, some of these Waco and McLennan County pantries may have the following.
-Soup kitchens are at sites and may serve hot meals, including at Christmas or Thanksgiving. -Basic household supplies, including clothing, cleaning items, and free hygiene items. -Centers also partner with Feeding America to provide applications to CAFB - Fresh Food for Families (FFFF), SNAP, WIC vouchers, and more.
Some of the locations are as noted below. Anyone seeking help can either drop in at a pantry (though hours are limited) or call for an appointment.
McLennan County outlet of Capital Area Food Bank Call 512-973-9203 This non-profit is a source of referrals. Seniors, families with children and others can learn about mobile food pantries, SNAP food stamp application sites, and other programs.
Church of the Open Door 900 North Loop 340 Waco, Texas 76705 Telephone: 254-799-2656 The food pantry is open Monday to Wednesday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Hands of Mercy 3301 Clay Street Waco, Texas 76711 For hours, call 254-752-2293 The charity food bank is open one day per month. Canned groceries, perishable food such as fruit, vegetables, and baby formula may be served.
One-Stop Resource Center 5034 Franklin Avenue Waco, TX 76710 254-548-9982 They only help children, or single parents with kids. Food, referrals, clothing for work, or free school supplies are for McLennan County households with children under the age of 18. There are also applications for disability, SNAP food stamps, or USDA school lunch and breakfast program.
Shepherd’s Heart – Lorena 307 E. Center St Lorena, Texas 76655 Main number is 254-857-4540
Acts Church Address: 300 S 13th St Waco, TX 76701 Phone: (254) 759-1800 There is a food bank and soup kitchen. While donations determine inventory, there may be items such as Canned Tuna / Fish, Oatmeal, Rice, Toilet Paper, detergent and more.
Carver Park Baptist Church - Shepherd's Heart Carver Park 1020 Herring Ave Waco, TX 76704 Phone: (254) 799-2766
Salvation Army 500 S 4th St. Waco, TX 76706 Phone – 254-756-7276 Social Services in McLennan County include free Christmas toys and meals, shelter, and a food pantry. There is also financial aid for bills, school supplies and snacks for children, and Meals on Wheels volunteer type programs for seniors. Find more on free food from Salvation Army in Waco.
Saint Francis 315 Jefferson Avenue Waco, TX 76701 Call the church at 254-752-3254
Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry Address is 1401 North 34th Street Waco, TX 76710 254-722-9517 Donated may include dry and canned goods, vouchers for a grocery store such as Wal-Mart, or paper products.
Victorious Life Church 7459 South Interstate Highway 35 Robinson, TX 76706 254-662-5552 The non-profit provides free food on Sunday and Wednesday. There are also holiday food baskets, meals, snacks for children, and other services.
Bread of Life - Greater Waco Baptist Church Location is 910 E. Loop 340 Waco, Texas 76705 Phone number is 254-799-0229 Assistance is for residents in the zip codes of Serves 76704, 76705, 76624, 76640, 76691 and also the 76684 region.
Caritas of Waco 300 S.15th St. Waco, Texas 76701 Call 254-753-4593 When applying for groceries, bring proof of income and residency. There are groceries for immigrants, referrals to housing and public benefits, and other assistance provided. Get paper products, feminine products, and free food for immigrants as well.
Antioch Benevolence Address is 2011 Fort St. Waco, TX 76707 254-754-0386 A soup kitchen and pantry are on site.
Shepherd's Heart- Carver Park 1020 E. Herring Ave Waco, Texas 76704 telephone number - 254-722-9517
Shephard Heart Church in Elm Mott region 14781 N IH 35 Elm Mott, Texas 76640 Main number is 254-829-6016 A clothing closet as well as pantry are at the non-profit. Get pasta, Tomato sauce, Canned Beans, personal hygiene supplies and more.
Other free food and meal assistance programs in McLennan County
For more information or referrals to emergency food assistance programs near you, dial 512.282.2111. Charities have applications to USDA Commodities, or the disabled in McLennan County can apply for a meal delivery service. There are many other resources too, ranging from free emergency food pantries to meals for migrant workers, food stamps for the unemployed and more.
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