Services: Food assistance & housing support for PLHIV
Service Area: Houston
Who They Serve: HIV-positive individuals & families
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Ongoing need, emergencies
Website: aidshelp.org
Phone / Email: 713‑623‑6796 / info@aidshelp.org
Social Media: @AIDSHouston
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Contact for client support services
Notes: Limited to PLHIV

Services: Prepaid monthly food boxes (meat, produce, pantry staples)
Service Area: Houston-area partner churches
Who They Serve: Low-income families & seniors
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Ongoing access; used after disasters
Website:angelfoodministries.com
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes (order online through member site)
Notes: Requires pre-purchase; church pickup

Services: Community food pantry, family support programs
Service Area: NW Houston
Who They Serve: Local families and children
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Ongoing need
Website:bridgingfortomorrow.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Go to pantry during hours
Notes: Limited to NW Houston

Services: Volunteer-based food/supplies delivery via boats/trucks
Service Area: Southeast Texas
Who They Serve: Flood-affected residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Floods, hurricanes
Website:cajunnavy.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Follow social media for mobilizations
Notes: Unregistered volunteers; availability varies

Services: Emergency food & financial help at five area pantries
Service Area: Houston + Fort Bend + Galveston
Who They Serve: Families in crisis
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Emergencies & poverty
Website:catholiccharities.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Visit pantry or call for schedule
Notes: Location & ZIP restrictions

Services: 5-day food packages, hygiene kits, diapers, clothing during emergencies
Service Area: Houston
Who They Serve: Food-insecure families and individuals
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: All disasters, general need
Website:ccschouston.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Visit during Emergency Service hours at location
Notes: First-come, first-served; verify hours

Services: Farm-fresh produce boxes; requires registration
Service Area: Harris County
Who They Serve: Residents in food deserts/insecure areas
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: Yes
Needs Addressed: Ongoing food insecurity
Website:precinct4.net
Phone: 832‑927‑4444
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes (registration required)
How to Engage: Call or register online
Notes: Limited slots; scheduled distribution

Services: Food pantry & emergency food for homebound
Service Area: Houston
Who They Serve: Homebound, disabled clients
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Emergencies & ongoing need
Website:missioncenters.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Call for home delivery or visit center
Notes: Clients must attend programs

Services: Mobile food distribution, supplies, community events
Service Area: National – deploys to Houston upon disaster
Who They Serve: Disaster survivors
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: Yes
Needs Addressed: Disasters, emergencies
Website:convoyofhope.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Register as volunteer/donate online
Notes: Deploys only on large-scale disasters

Services: Pantry with food, toiletries, infant formula
Service Area: NW Houston
Who They Serve: Residents in Cy-Fair area
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: General assistance Volunteer Opportunities: Yes (appointment)
How to Engage: Call to schedule
Notes: By appointment only

Website: https://www.cyfairhelpinghands.org/

Services: Food assistance to low-income individuals/families
Service Area: West Houston / East Harris
Who They Serve: Low-income families
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Emergencies & need-based
Website:eastharriscounty.org/resource
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Reach out via EHCTX office
Notes: Service area limited

Services: Collects food items, clothing, blankets & distributes to people in crisis
Service Area: Houston
Who They Serve: Individuals/families facing emergency needs
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: General & disaster relief
Website:eachouston.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Drop off required items; pickup by outreach partners
Notes: Limited to partner networks

Category: Grocery & Food Assistance
Services: Diapers, formula, infant food during disasters & crisis
Service Area: Houston
Who They Serve: Families with children <6
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Disasters, crises
Website: emergencyinfantservices.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Visit Houston branch (case-managed)
Notes: Must have child under 6

Services: Statewide coordination of disaster food relief, SNAP advocacy, resource reallocation
Service Area: Texas statewide
Who They Serve: Disaster-affected Texas residents
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: Yes
Needs Addressed: Statewide disasters
Website:feedingtexas.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Use network locator during disasters
Notes: Dependent on member food bank capacities

Services: Ready-to-eat meals, bottled water, cleaning supplies; mobile pantry partnerships
Service Area: Galveston County
Who They Serve: Coastal residents in need
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: Partial (English; some Spanish)
Needs Addressed: Hurricanes, coastal flooding
Website:galvestoncountyfoodbank.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Check site for mobile pantry schedules
Notes: Limited multilingual services; works with schools & churches

Services: Mobile kitchens, hot meals, water/ice, relief grants, supplies rush before storms
Service Area: Houston area stores
Who They Serve: All community members
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: Yes (bilingual signage, staff)
Needs Addressed: Hurricanes, winter storms
Website: https://newsroom.heb.com/community/
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Check Emergency Response Unit page
Notes: Store hours vary per storm; deployed mobile kitchens after Harvey

Services: Emergency food boxes, bottled water, cleaning supplies; mobile units and partner pantry network scaling during disasters.
Service Area: 18‑county Greater Houston region.
Who They Serve: Food‑insecure families and individuals
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish + other languages via partner network
Needs Addressed: Hurricanes, floods, pandemics and ongoing food insecurity
Website:houstonfoodbank.org
Contact: 832‑369‑9390
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes (use locator/app to find nearest pantry)
How to Engage: Use their pantry locator or call to find nearest distribution.
Notes: Largest food bank in the U.S. by distribution volume; emergency distributions ramp up post‑disaster.

Services: Delivered meals & grocery bags to children under 6; door‑to‑door service in high‑need ZIP codes.
Service Area: Houston metro & some surrounding counties
Who They Serve: Young children (preschool‑aged) & families
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English (they appear U.S.‑based, primary language English)
Needs Addressed: Emergency & routine food need for young children
Website: kidsmeals.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes (kitchen volunteering) Serve for Good
How to Engage: Online application for services (for families) or volunteer sign‑up for individuals/ groups
Notes: Highly rated organization (4 stars on Charity Navigator)

Services: Home-delivered meals for adults 60+
Service Area: Harris County
Who They Serve: Seniors and vulnerable adults
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Ongoing & emergency need
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Call agency for enrollment
Notes: Age limited

Website: https://www.houstonhealth.org/services/aging

Services: Storm readiness packs, free water/ice post-disaster; checkout fundraisers; FEMA site hosting, food assistance
Service Area: Houston area
Who They Serve: Grocery customers/emergency responders
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: Partial (English/Spanish)
Needs Addressed: Storms, post-disaster
Website: https://thekrogerco.versaic.com/login?Select-A-Store=Enabled&ReturnTo=/default.aspx
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Visit store or participate in fundraisers
Notes: Store participation varies; partners with Red Cross

Services: Emergency food assistance for families, individuals, seniors
Service Area: Houston
Who They Serve: Food-insecure households
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Emergencies & general need
Website: https://mesa-outreach.org/
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Apply online via FindHelp portal
Notes: Online application required

Services: Volunteer-run pantry; registration required
Service Area: Harris County
Who They Serve: Families, unhoused
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Ongoing food need
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes (registration)
How to Engage: Register online then attend
Notes: Registration limited

Website: https://www.missionbells.org/

Services: Food pantries & emergency food for homebound
Service Area: Houston area
Who They Serve: Clients & homebound individuals
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Emergencies, ongoing need
Website: missioncenters.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Visit Gano/Joy centers
Notes: Must attend programs

Services: Pre‑stocked disaster boxes, mobile pantry after storms
Service Area: Montgomery County
Who They Serve: Suburban families impacted by storms
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: Partial (English, some Spanish)
Needs Addressed: Storms, floods
Website: mcfoodbank.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Monitor site for pop-ups after disasters
Notes: May lack capacity during major events; partnered on Harvey response

Services: Supplemental food boxes for LGBTQ+ clients
Service Area: Montrose/Houston
Who They Serve: Montrose Center clients only
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Ongoing need
Website: montrosecenter.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Contact case manager for eligibility
Notes: Only for case-managed clients

Services: Staple pantry items for families
Service Area: SW Houston
Who They Serve: Families facing food insecurity
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: General & post-disaster need
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Visit during pantry hours
Notes: Limited supply availability

Website: https://www.mybkoutreach.org/

Services: Pantry services, Meals on Wheels, senior food program
Service Area: North Houston
Who They Serve: Seniors, low-income families
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Emergencies & ongoing need
Website: namonline.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Apply for pantry program
Notes: Appointment required

Services: Rescues prepared & perishable food from retailers & venues; distributes to shelters, soup kitchens
Service Area: Houston metro
Who They Serve: Food-insecure individuals & nonprofits
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Daily operations, disaster support
Website: secondservingshouston.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Partner agencies request deliveries
Notes: Not direct to individuals; focus on rescued meals

Services: Network of 23 parish pantries
Service Area: Greater Houston + 10 counties
Who They Serve: Low-income individuals/families
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Ongoing need
Website: svdpusa.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Contact local parish pantry
Notes: Varies by parish

Services: Community gardens, mobile pantries, produce distribution in disaster
Service Area: Houston metro
Who They Serve: Families in crisis
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: All emergencies
Website: targethunger.org
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Volunteer or visit events
Notes: Combines pantry + gardens; event-based availability

Services: Pantry for low-income families in Tomball ISD
Service Area: Tomball area
Who They Serve: Tomball residents/ISD
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Ongoing food need
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes (appointment)
How to Engage: Schedule appointment
Notes: Zoned restrictions

Website: https://teamtomball.com/donate-food/

Services: Regular grocery distributions (produce, pantry staples) in partnership with Houston Food Bank, disaster relief
Service Area: Houston area
Who They Serve: Low-income households
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: General & disaster aid
Website: https://tzuchi.us/what-we-do/charity
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Attend distributions (check event page)
Notes: Schedule varies; limited stock

Services: Referrals to pantries, meals, SNAP enrollment help
Service Area: Greater Houston
Who They Serve: Anyone needing food/social services
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: Yes
Needs Addressed: All emergencies
Website: unitedwayhouston.org / dial 211
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes (call 211 for service referrals)
How to Engage: Dial 211 for service referrals
Notes: Wait times during peak need; central referral hotline

Services: Drive-through/walk-up distributions, food fairs
Service Area: West Houston
Who They Serve: Local residents in need
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: –
Needs Addressed: Emergency & ongoing need
Volunteer Opportunities: No
How to Engage: Visit during scheduled days
Notes: First-come first-serve limits

Website: https://www.whamministries.org/food-pantry