​Hays County Food Bank 

Mothers need healthy food and support to learn recipes and tips for providing low cost healthy meals to their families.  ​The Hays County Food Bank can help with food assistance programs, and nutrition education for mothers and children. Text DISTRO to 84483 to receive Distribution alerts from the Hays County Food Bank. 

• How to Get Help
• Hunger Facts 
• Food Rescue Resources 
• Food Distribution Schedule
• Food Wise Recipes 
• Food Wise Cooking Class Registration  
• Child Nutrition Engagement Program 
• Kid's Cooking Club 
• Your Texas Benefits Program Registration Assistance ​​

Hays Co. Food Bank: Distribution Schedule 
(See calendar for more information)

Women, Infants, and Children Program

(WIC)by City of San Marcos Texas. 

The main focus of the WIC program is to educate parents/caregivers on the proper nutrition for babies and young children. In addition to nutrition education, WIC clients also receive breastfeeding support and education, supplemental WIC foods, and referrals to other health and social services. WIC services provide support and answers from the beginning of your pregnancy all the way up to your child's fifth birthday.

• ​Locate a WIC Clinic Near you 
• Browse WIC Resources in Spanish 
• Browse WIC Resources in English 
• Register for Online or In-Person Nutrition Classes​​​

Central Texas Food Bank

Central Texas Food Bank operates mobile food pantries that serve Hays and Caldwell counties, specifically Dale, Tx and Kyle, Tx. 

• Information about mobile food pantries

Texas Supplemental Nutritional Assistance

Program (SNAP) by Texas Department of

​Health and Human Services (HHS)  

The Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an entitlement program that provides monthly benefits to assist low-income households in purchasing the food they need to maintain adequate nutritional levels. Benefits are distributed through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, the Lone Star Card, which essentially serves as a debit card exclusively for food benefits. Eligibility is based on yearly household income and family size.

• Information about SNAP Benefits 
• Use This Screening Tool to Determine your Texas Benefits 
• Apply for Benefits ​​​

SNAP Education and Outreach by Central

​Texas Food Bank

The Central Texas Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief charity in Central Texas. The Central Texas Food Bank works with food donors across the country, financial supporters and volunteers to fill unmet needs in Central Texas.

• Locate Where to Find Food Now 
• Get Help to Feed Children
• Get Help Applying for Benefits
• Free Nutrition and Gardening Classes at the Food Bank 
• Browse Healthy Recipes
• Breastfeeding Education Program
• ​Register for CHOICES Nutrition Education Program which offers a series of bilingual nutrition education, cooking and gardening classes (call 512-684-2538 or email choices@centraltexasfoodbank.org)​

South Side Community Center

A hot meal is served daily at 5:00 pm at the South Side Community Center located at:
518 S. Guadalupe Street, San Marcos, TX 78666. 

Healthy Summer Meals for Kids Program

kids between the ages of 1-18 can participate in the Summer Meals for Kids program at locations around the local area! Youth age 18 and younger may eat breakfast and lunch for free every Monday- Friday from June 5 through August 11. Breakfast is from 7:30-8:30 a.m.; Lunch is 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Adult trays are available for $3.00.

• For a meal near you: Call, 211 
• For a meal near you: Text, FOODTX to 877-877

San Marcos Public Library

Until August 10, 2018, the San Marcos School Lunch Program will provide FREE Lunch for all kids (up to age 18) at the library! Children can get a healthy meal from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM daily. Adults may buy a plate for $3.00. For information about meals at other locations, contact SMCISF Child Nutrition: 512-393-6940.