Rio Texas Conference Food Pantries & Community Meal Resources
/The Rio Texas Conference is proud to support and partner with local churches and community organizations that provide food, hygiene supplies, and meals to those in need.
Below you’ll find food pantries, free meal programs, and community support ministries across South and Central Texas. If you have a resource to be added to this list, email your event information to: communications@riotexas.org.
North District
Southside Community Center – 518 South Guadalupe Street, San Marcos, TX
Free breakfast (Monday-Friday 8-9am & Sunday 8-9am)
Free Dinner (Everyday 4-5pm)
Provides food, hygiene supplies, ready-to-eat meals, showers, and laundry
First United Methodist Church – 129 W Hutchison St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hays County Food Bank Distribution: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m. (registration required)
Free Wednesday Night Connect Meal: 5:30 p.m. during the school year
Sunday Breakfast: 9:30 a.m. in Todd Hall
Tarrytown United Methodist Church – 2601 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Hope Food Pantry
Sort & Stock: 2nd Tuesday afternoon of each month
Distribution Days: January 3 and June 6
Roving Blessings Box at Texas Wesley (available anytime)
Life in the City – 205 E Monroe St, Austin, TX 78704
In partnership with Austin Bicycle Meals, volunteers deliver food to unhoused neighbors every Saturday and every other Wednesday.
Manchaca United Methodist Church – 1011 Farm to Market 1626, Manchaca, TX 78652
Food and hygiene item distribution every Saturday, 9–11 a.m.
In partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank
Serves approximately 100 clients per week
Haynie Chapel United Methodist Church – 16309 Greenwood Dr, Del Valle, TX 78617
16309 Greenwood Drive, Del Valle, TX
Food Pantry every other Tuesday, 9–11 a.m.
(Next date: November 11, 2025)
South District
Beeville Vineyard – 210 N Monroe St #212, Beeville, TX 78102
Open Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–3 p.m.
Beeville First United Methodist Church – 106 E Cleveland St, Beeville, TX 78102
Free meal and showers: Mondays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Free meals: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Sinton First United Methodist Church – 405 W Sinton St, Sinton, TX 78387
Free community meal every 1st Monday of the month
Blessing Box offers non-perishable foods, water, and hygiene items daily
St. John’s United Methodist Church – 5300 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Food Pantry: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Hygiene products available when in stock
Seadrift United Methodist Church – 601 2nd Street, Seadrift, TX 77983
3rd Tuesday each month, 8:30–10:00 a.m.
Telferner United Methodist Church – 127 East St, Victoria, TX 77905
Food Pantry: 3rd Friday monthly, 3–5:30 p.m.
Occasionally offers school supplies, cleaning items, and basic needs
McAllen & Surrounding Areas
Click below for a complete list of McAllen-area food pantries and schedules.
📄 View McAllen Area Food Pantry List
Central District
Gruene United Methodist Church – 2629 E Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Steve’s Pantry
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Thursdays, 2–6 p.m.
Offers food, hygiene supplies, ready-to-eat meals, showers, and laundry — no qualifications needed
Free Wednesday Meal every week at 5:30 p.m. through Thanksgiving
Canyon Lake United Methodist Church – 206 Flintstone Dr, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Food with Friends — Free community meal Mondays, 5–6:30 p.m.
Sunday Continental Breakfast — 9:45–10:45 a.m.
Emergency Food Ministry Grants — Apply Now
Global Ministries is offering up to $2,000 in emergency funding for UMC congregations supporting feeding ministries during the government shutdown.
• Supports food pantries & community meal programs
• Fast turnaround for funding.
• Application deadline: December 15, 2025
