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Virtual Food Pantry

UT San Antonio Health Science Center

Food Security Resources

Food Pantry Pilot Program

Food, resources, and support when you need it most.

The Office of Student Life at the UT San Antonio Health Science Center campus is committed to helping students access nutritious food and basic needs resources that support their health, well-being, and academic success.

The Food Pantry provides free shelf-stable meal kits designed to offer approximately one day of nutritional support for students experiencing food insecurity.

Whether you need a meal for today or occasional assistance throughout the semester, we’re here to help.

No appointment required. Must be currently enrolled in one of the six schools at the Health Science Center.

 


Food Kit Distribution

 

Location

Briscoe Library

Third Floor – Near the Office of Student Life, The Hub, and the main library study rooms.

 

 

Distribution Schedule

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Food kits are available on a self-service cart while supplies last.

 

 

What’s Available?

Food kits are designed to provide convenient, shelf-stable meal options for students with busy schedules.

Examples of food kits may include:

· Meal Kits

· Spice Kits

· Snack Kits

Please note: Food kit selections and individual items vary throughout the semester based on community resources inventory, product availability, and seasonal donations.

 

 

Help Us Improve

Every food kit includes a QR code linking to a survey.

Your feedback helps us:

· Improve food kit selections

· Expand pantry services

· Better understand student needs

· Guide future food purchases

 


Frequently Asked Questions

Any currently enrolled UT Health Science campus students.

No. Food kits are provided at no cost to students.

No registration is required.

Simply stop by during distribution hours and complete the brief QR survey included with your food kit.

Yes, plant-based meal kits are offered.

Because this is a pilot program, inventory changes regularly based on student feedback and available food provided through our partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank.

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· Housing Resources

· Basic Needs Assistance

· Wellness Resources

· Campus Referrals

 


Community Food Resources

1. Call “211” to access food resources and other additional support available throughout the state of Texas.

2. FreshTrak – Website where you can search for food resources by zip code.

3. San Antonio Food Bank

  • Call 210-431-8326 for more information.
  • Mobile Pantry – Rotated at different locations in the city mobilepantry@safoodbank.org.

4. Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM) Food Pantry

  • Call 210-697-5771 for more information.
  • Location: 5084 De Zavala Road.
  • Operation Hours: Mondays -Thursdays from 9 AM to 2 PM.
  • Must provide a photo ID, proof of residency, and a social security card to access the pantry.

5. Community Neighborhood Food Pantry

  • Call 210-227-2347 for more information.
  • Location: 110 West Quill Drive.
  • Operation Hours: Open 24 hours a day.

6. St. Francis Church Food Pantry

  • Call 210-696-0834 for more information.
  • Location: 4242 Bluemel.
  • Operation Hours: Open the third Saturday of every month from 9 am – 12 pm.
  • Must provide photo ID and proof of residency.

7. West First Church of the Nazarene Food Pantry

  • Call 210-573-2847 for more information.
  • Location: 10715 West Avenue.
  • Operation Hours: Tuesdays from 11 am – 1 pm.
  • Must provide photo ID and proof of residency to access the pantry.

8. Salvation Army

  • Call 210-352-2020 for more information.
  • Location: 910 N. Flores.
  • Operation Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
  • Must provide photo ID and proof of residency to access the pantry.

9. Time Dollar Community Table Food Pantry

  • Call 210-433-9851 for more information.
  • Location: 2806 West Salinas.
  • Operation Hours: The second and fourth Monday from 9:30 am – 11:45 am.

10. Inner City Development Food Pantry

  • Call 210-224-7239 for more information.
  • Location: 1300 Chihuahua Street.
  • Operation Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:15 am to 11:00 am.

1. Call “211” to access food resources and other additional support available throughout the state of Texas.

2. South Texas Food Bank

  • Call 956-726-3120 for more information.
  •  Mobile Pantry – email Rmaldonado@southtexasfoodbank.org

3. Bethany House

  • Call 956-722-4152 for more information.
  • Location: 815 Hidalgo St.

Questions about the Food Pantry Pilot Program? We’d be happy to help.

 

Office of Student Life

Program Coordinator: Catherine Cuellar

Briscoe Library – Third Floor

CuellarC1@uthscsa.edu

(210) 567-2691