Food Assistance
The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent along with our partner agencies feed more than 40,000 people every month.
The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent serves Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, and Wharton counties. We work with nearly 100 active organizations, distributing products to our partner agencies who then feed more than 40,000 people every month.
The following list identifies agencies currently serving clients in our eleven-county area. If you would like a complete listing of the agencies in your area, please call the Food Bank at 361-578-0591.
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Mobile food distributions are always subject to the weather.
Please check our Facebook page for any weather-related delays
or rescheduled dates.
CALHOUN COUNTY
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Bayside Community Church Food Pantry
25080 Hwy 172,
Olivia, 77979
2nd Thursday: 4:00-6:00 pm​
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Feed My Sheep @ FUMC Seadrift
104 West Baltimore Avenue,
Seadrift, 77983
361-524-8111
3rd Tuesday, 8:30 – 10:00 am
Calhoun County Community Ministries
331 Alcoa Drive,
Port Lavaca, 77979
361-552-1722
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Harvest Kitchen Meal Program
814 N. San Antonio,
Port Lavaca, 77979
Mondays: 5:00-7:00 pm
FBGC Mobile Pantry Distribution
Calhoun County Fairgrounds
186 Henry Barber Way,
Port Lavaca, 77979
Drive-Thru Pickup:
3rd Wednesday of the month,
8:30 -11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register.
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FBGC Senior Food Box Distribution
Serving Calhoun County residents 60 and over
Calhoun County Fairgrounds
186 Henry Barber Way,
Port Lavaca, 77979
Drive-Thru Pickup:
3rd Wednesday of the month,
8:30 -11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register. New applicants may register after 10:30 am on distribution day
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Columbus Food Pantry
419 Washington St.,
Columbus, 78934
3rd Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Consider Love Food Pantry
504 Park Dr.
Weimar, 78962
512-921-2289
4th Thursday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Holidays distribution takes place on the
3rd Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 am
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Eagle Lake Food Pantry
527 N. Lake,
Eagle Lake, 77434
979-234-2571
2nd and 4th Monday of the month
9:00 - 11:00 am
Greater Mt. Arie Food Pantry
401 E. Post Office Street,
Weimar, 78962
Phone: 979-493-6470
Website: mtarie.org
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Fall & Winter 2:00-5:00 pm
Spring & Summer 3:00-6:00 pm
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Weimar We Can
506 West Main,
Weimar, 78962
3rd Sunday of the month,
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
FBGC Mobile Pantry Distribution
First United Methodist Church
200 W. Prairie,
Eagle Lake, 77434
Drive-Thru Pickup:
2nd monday of the month,
8:30 -11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register.​​
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DEWITT COUNTY​​
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CUERO AREA MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
C.A.M.A.L
118 W. Main Street,
Cuero, 77954
361-275-5022
Overflow Retail Distribution
(Bread, Produce & Sweets)*
Mondays: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
*Available as product permits
Food Distribution : (Open to Everyone)
2nd Thursday: 2:00 PM – 5:45 pm
4th Thursday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Food Distribution: (Seniors Only)
2nd Thursday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Note: Seniors who are unable to attend the 2nd Thursday Senior Food distribution are welcome to attend the 4th Thursday distribution
Yorktown Assistance Ministry
123 N. Church,
Yorktown, 78164
1st & 2nd Wednesday:
9:00am-12:00pm
​​The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent offers two Senior Food Box Program (CSFP) distribution sites in DeWitt County.
You may choose the location most convenient for you; however, participants may only be enrolled at one site
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FBGC Senior Food Box Distribution
Serving Dewitt County residents 60 and over
Calvary Baptist ChurcH Tully Hall
102 Warn Street
Cuero, TX 77954
Drive-Thru Pickup:
4th Tuesday of each month
8:30 – 11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register. New applicants may register after 10:30 am on distribution day
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FBGC Senior Food Box Distribution
Serving DeWitt County residents 60 and over
YAM (Yorktown Assistance Ministry)
123 N. Church Street
Yorktown, TX 78164
Drive-Thru Pickup:
1st Wednesday of the month,
8:30 -11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register. New applicants may register after 10:30 am on distribution day
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GOLIAD COUNTY​
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Fannin Methodist Food Pantry
9852 U.S. Hwy. 59 North,
Fannin, 77960
Emergency Assistance Available
2nd Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Goliad County Outreach Food Pantry
611 End Street,
Goliad, 77963
361-542-0374
1st & 3rd Thursday: 8:00-10:00am
St. Phillip’s Episcopal Food Pantry
45 S. Saratoga,
Berclair, 78107
Serving residents of Berclair
1st Tuesday, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
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GONZALES COUNTY
God’s Storehouse Food Pantry
401 N. Franklin Ave.
Nixon, 78140
Thursdays, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Blessing Box: 24/7
Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministry
708 St. Louis,
Gonzales, 78629
830-572-5566
Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
8:30 – 10:00 am
FBGC Mobile Pantry Distribution
Right Choice Community Hall
719 Highway 90 East
Waelder, TX 78959
​Drive-Thru Pickup:
2nd Friday of each month
8:30 – 11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register
FBGC Senior Food Box Distribution
Serving Gonzales County residents 60 and over
Right Choice Community Hall
719 Highway 90 East
Waelder, TX 78959
​Drive-Thru Pickup:
2nd Friday of each month
8:30 – 11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register. New applicants may register after 10:30 am on distribution day.
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JACKSON COUNT
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Bayside Community Church Food Pantry
Top Hand Event Center
8936 US HWY 59N,
Ganado, 77962
4th Thursday: 4:00-6:00 pm
FBGC Mobile Pantry Distribution
Shelby Park
104 Shelby Park Rd
Edna, TX 77957
Drive-Thru Pickup:
4th Friday of each month
8:00 – 11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register.
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FBGC Senior Food Box Distribution
Shelby Park
104 Shelby Park Rd
Edna, TX 77957
Drive-Thru Pickup:
4th Friday of each month
8:00 – 11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register. New applicants may register after 10:30 am on distribution day.
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LAVACA COUNTY
First Baptist Church – Yoakum
202 E. Grand,
Yoakum, 77995
361-293-2319
Tuesday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm
1st Tuesday - last names A-F
2nd Tuesday - last names G-L
3rd Tuesday - last names M-R
4th Tuesday - last names S-Z
First United Methodist - Shiner
102 W. Church,
Shiner, 77984
361-594-3830
Thursday 9:00 - 11:00 am
Manna Food Pantry
1429 E. Fourth St,
Hallettsville, 77964
Tuesdays, 9am-12pm
Closed 5th Tuesday
FBGC Senior Food Box Distribution
Serving Lavaca County residents 60 and over
First Baptist Church – Yoakum
202 E. Grand,
Yoakum, 77995
Drive-Thru Pickup:
4th Friday of each month
8:00 – 11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register. New applicants may register after 10:30 am on distribution day
MATAGORDA COUNTY
Blessing Hands of Hope
1618 Grace St.
Bay City, 77414
Monday & Fridays at 4.30-6:00 pm
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Harvest House
1100 Nichols Ave,
Bay City, 77414
979-245-0306
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:30 am
The Robert Duran Food Pantry
1001 6th Street,
Palacios, 77465
361-972-5236
1st Tuesday, 8:00 - 11:00 am
3rd Wednesday, Home Deliveries
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The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent offers two Mobile Pantry Distribution (TEFAP) sites in Matagorda County.
You may choose the location most convenient for you; however, participants may only be enrolled at one site
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FBGC Mobile Pantry Distribution
Harvest House (New Location)
1100 Nichols Avenue
Bay City, TX 77414
Drive-Thru Pickup:
2nd Thursday of each month
8:30 – 11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register.
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FBGC Mobile Pantry Distribution
Central Elementary School
1001 5th Street
Palacios, TX 77465
Drive-Thru Pickup:
3rd Monday of each month
8:30 – 11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register.
FBGC Senior Food Box Distribution
Serving Matagorda County residents 60 and over
Nichols Street Church of Christ
1200 Nichols Avenue
Bay City, TX 77414
Drive-Thru Pickup:
2nd Wednesday of each month
8:30 – 11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register. New applicants may register after 10:30 am on distribution day.
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REFUGIO COUNTY
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Austwell-Tivoli Food Pantry
208 Williams,
Tivoli, 77990
3rd Tuesday, 11:00am -12:30 pm
Late pickups 5:00 -6:00 pm
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Good Samaritan
711 Commerce Street,
Refugio, 78377
361-526-5552
1st & 3rd Monday, Senior Day, 9 - 11 am
1st & 3rd Tuesday, Family Services, 9 - 11 am
Woodsboro Family Center
500 Second St,
Woodsboro, 78393
1st Friday: 4:00-6:00 pm
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FBGC Mobile Pantry Distribution
Refugio Fairgrounds
at Padilla Hall
246 Fairgrounds Road,
Refugio, 78377
Drive-Thru Pickup:
4th Wednesday of each month
8:30 – 11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register.
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FBGC Senior Food Box Distribution
Serving Refugio County residents 60 and over
Refugio Fairgrounds
at Padilla Hall
246 Fairgrounds Road,
Refugio, 78377
Drive-Thru Pickup:
4th Wednesday of each month
8:30 – 11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register. New applicants may register after 10:30 am on distribution day.
VICTORIA COUNTY​
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Christ’s Kitchen
Soup Kitchen
611 E. Warren,
Victoria , 77901
361-578-4233
Monday - Friday: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
City Harvest Food Pantry
2802 Lone Tree Rd,
Victoria, 77901
361-576-9966
1st Tuesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
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Crossroads Community Action
4007 Halsey Street,
Victoria, 77901
361-578-2989
1st Wednesday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
3rd Wednesday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
& 1:00-3:00pm
Dorothy’s Hope Kitchen & Pantry
12657 State Hwy 185,
Bloomington, 77951
Hot Meal Service: Monday – Friday 12:00 - 2:00 pm*
Pantry: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00 - 2:00 pm*
*While supplies last​
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Faith Family Church
2002 E. Mockingbird Lane,
Victoria, 77904
361-573-2484
Sunday: 8:30 – 11:45 am
Wednesday: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Meals On Wheels
603 E Murray
Victoria, 77901
361-576-2189
Connection cafe - Hot Meal
Monday & Tuesday: 10:30 am–1:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Home Delivery: Call for more info
Serving: Victoria, Dewitt, and Goliad County
​Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
4102 N. Ben Jordan St.,
Victoria, 77901
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month
June – September: 10:00 – 11:00 am
October – May: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Our Lady Of Victory
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
1508 E. Airline, Victoria, 77901
Assists Residents North of Red River Street.
571-477-1502 (voice mailbox)
361-575-4741 - OLV MAIN OFFICE
Tuesday: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Rushing Winds Food Pantry
1008 N. Laurent #D,
Victoria, 77901
Monday-Wednesday: 10:00am – 1:00pm
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The Salvation Army
1304 N. Louis Street,
Victoria, 77901
Food Pantry:
Monday, Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Soup Kitchen:
Monday – Friday: 5:30 - 6:15 pm
Men’s Shelter:
Daily: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
St. Mary’s Church
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
101 W. Convent St.,
Victoria, 77901
361-572-8723
Tuesdays: 2:30 – 4:00 pm
(Closed 1st Tuesdays)
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SOUL
(SERVICE, OUTREACH, UNITY, LOVE)
22 FM 616 & Hwy 185,
Bloomington, 77951
Tuesday: 10:00am – 12:00 pm
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Telferner United Methodist Church
Serving Telferner Community
102 East Street,
Telferner, 77988
361-550-6552
Hours: 3rd Friday: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
V.C.A.M.
(Victoria Christian Assistance Ministries)
Food Pantry
108 North Liberty,
Victoria, 77901
361-572-0048
Monday–Friday: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Crossroads Community Action
Weatherization & Other Services
361-578-2989
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FBGC Mobile Pantry Distribution
St. Patrick’s Church
13316 State Hwy 185,
Bloomington, 77951
Drive-Thru Pickup:
1st Thursday of the month,
8:30 -11:00 am
Call 361-578-0591 to register
FBGC Senior Food Box Distribution
Serving Victoria County residents 60 and over
Former Food Bank Location
3809 E. Rio Grande Street
(Off Delmar)
Victoria, TX 77901
Drive-Thru Pickup:
1st Monday of each month
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Or Pick Up in the Office:
Monday–Friday
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Call 361-578-0591 to register. New applicants may register after 10:30 am on distribution day.
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To find other resources in Victoria, call 211
WHARTON COUNTY
C.A.R.E Food Pantry
219 FM 291,
East Bernard, 77435
281-881-8585
Hours: 2nd Saturday of each month 8:00-10:30 am
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Blessing Cup Storehouse
507 Bruns,
El Campo, 77437
979-543-8203
Hours: Monday & Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pm
Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church
810 Palacios Street,
El Campo, 77437
979-543-3588
Hours: 1st Thursday of each month from 7:30am-10:00am,
every Saturday from 12:00pm- until they run out.
SHARE, Wharton County Interfaith Coalition
Serving East Wharton Co, Boling, East Bernard, Glen Flora, Hungerford, and Lane City
229 W. Milam Street,
Wharton, 77488
979-282-2021
Hours: Thursdays, 9:00am-1:00pm
Holy Trinity Church/St. Vincent de Paul
2011 Briar Ln.,
Wharton, 77488
979-533-9494 (emergency call center number)
Leave message for assistance
FBGC Mobile Pantry Distribution
Just Do It Now
1619 Martin Luther King Blvd.,
Wharton, 77488
Hours: 3rd Friday of each month, 8:30-11:00 am*
Call 361-578-0591 to register
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