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Houston Food Bank has launched several special food distributions to support neighbors whose SNAP benefits have been interrupted or federal employees who are not receiving paychecks. These distributions provide quick access to healthy groceries for families who may be struggling during this government shutdown.

Even if your benefits or pay have not been interrupted, you are welcome to access help through our regular partner network. Please visit our Find Food map or call 211 to locate the nearest partner site.

If your SNAP benefits or pay have been interrupted, you may register for support below.

Important Notes:
• Please register for the site nearest to you.
• Bring your confirmation code and a photo ID, if available, when you arrive.

Special Distribution Sites

Date Time Location Registration Link
10/29/25 3pm – 7pm HISD Barnett Stadium Register Here
Federal Employees Only
11/1/25 9am – 1pm NRG Stadium Register Here
11/1/25 9:30am – 1pm Catholic Charities – Richmond Register Here
11/3/25 8am – Noon West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) Register Here
11/4/25 8am – 1pm Bethel’s Heavenly Hands Register Here
11/5/25 3pm – 7pm Bear Creek Pioneer Park Register Here
11/6/25 3pm – 7pm Community of Faith Church Register Here
11/7/25 8am – 1pm Hearts and Hands Baytown Register Here
11/8/25 8am – Noon HISD (Hattie Mae) Register Here
11/8/25 9:30am – 1pm Catholic Charities – Richmond Register Here
11/10/25 8am – Noon West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) Register Here
11/11/25 8am – 1pm Bethel’s Heavenly Hands Register Here
11/12/25 3pm – 7pm Bear Creek Pioneer Park Register Here
11/13/25 3pm – 7pm Community of Faith Church Register Here
11/15/25 8am – Noon HISD (Hattie Mae) Register Here
11/15/25 9:30am – 1pm Catholic Charities – Richmond Register Here
11/17/25 8am – Noon West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) Register Here
11/18/25 8am – 1pm Bethel’s Heavenly Hands Register Here
11/20/25 3pm – 7pm Community of Faith Church Register Here
11/21/25 8am – 1pm Hearts and Hands Baytown Register Here
11/22/25 9:30am – 1pm Catholic Charities – Richmond Register Here
11/24/25 8am – Noon West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) Register Here
11/29/25 9:30am – 1pm Catholic Charities – Richmond Register Here

Once your registration is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation code to bring with you to the distribution site.

Thank you for registering — we look forward to seeing you and ensuring every family in our community has access to healthy food during this time.

This page will be updated regularly with new information as our response continues.

If you have questions about registration or site details, please call 211 or 1-877-541-7905, visit 211texas.org, or email info@houstonfoodbank.org.