Food Banks and Food Assistance

For anyone struggling with paycheck or SNAP benefit interruptions, here are local organizations offering free help

BakerRipley Food Fairs

Food Fairs are in partnership with the Houston Food Bank and are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

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FindHelp.org

FindHelp.org has an interactive webpage to help you find food pantries near you as well as emergency food, food delivery and other assistance

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Free Formula Exchange

The Free Formula Exchange is a nationwide mutual aid network connecting families who need baby formula to people who have formula to donate. This online tool is free to use. Learn more>>, opens a new window

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Galveston County Food Bank

Pantry: 624 4th Avenue N., Texas City TX 77590
Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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Houston Food Bank

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Distribucion de alimentos

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Target Hunger

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YMCA of Greater Houston

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Clear Lake Food Pantry

15700 Space Center Blvd Houston, TX 77062
Food Distribution Days: Mondays & Thursdays, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
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Klein United Methodist Church Food Pantry

5290 FM 2920 Spring, TX 77388
Hours: call or email for pick up time
Contact: Jennifer Jordan, 713-859-3405, jennifer@kleinumc.org ;
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Mini Pantry Movement

Some Little Free Libraries have converted to Mini Pantries. Learn more>>, opens a new window

Trinity Klein Food Pantry

5201 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77379
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am – 12 pm.
Contact: 281-290-4925 ; assistance@trinityklein.org ; quijanol@trinityklein.org
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West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM)

WHAM provides a wide assortment of nutritious produce, organic food, and staples through its pantry, drive-thru, and walk-up distributions and its drive-thru food fairs. Learn more>>, opens a new window
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Volunteer

Food insecurity is a frightening issue for thousands of families in Harris County. If you and your family are fortunate in this regard, HCPL encourages you to volunteer your time or otherwise support organizations in your neighborhood that feed the hungry. You can contact those groups directly online or find volunteer opportunities through organizations like United Way of Greater Houston, opens a new window and Volunteer Houston, opens a new window

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