Free food pantries Bell County

Food assistance in Bell County is available from non-profit run as well as charitable run soup kitchens and free emergency pantries. The locations can generally provide some form of emergency help to low income families, seniors, or the disabled. There may be a free box of food or groceries given to clients or maybe items for other basic needs, such as clothing, baby formula or personal hygiene items. Or get a free hot meal from a soup kitchen in Bell County. Meals on Wheels can also feed the elderly or disabled. Volunteers are on site to help struggling families in any way possible. Find a free food bank, pantry or soup kitchen near you below as well as a toll free referral number at the bottom of the page . The food banks in Belton and other towns in the county offer other support as well though. Case managers can generally refer clients to government programs. These include SNAP food stamps or maybe free baby formula from WIC vouchers. In addition, there are charities that service free Thanksgiving as well as Christmas meals in Bell County. The goal is to prevent hunger in Bell County, feed the homeless and poor, and care for the less fortunate. The primary locations are below.

ACS Fort Hood Food Pantry

ACS #121 Hood Road & 761st Tnpk. Fort Hood, Texas 76544 Phone – 254-553-0493 This location will focus on military families as well as veterans that need additional support.

Agape Food Pantry of Taylor

1616 Old Granger Rd. Taylor, TX 76574 Call 512-775-8277 The nearby pantry also covers Bell County. Or staff can offer referrals.

Salvation Army

There are two locations. They offer food from a pantry, Christmas gifts from Angel Tree, and clothing. Some locations may also offer other support, such as food stamp applications or financial aid. During the holiday season not only may free turkey meals be served, but there are also toys, books, and items for children from all races, even immigrants. The free food pantry may also have Christmas or Thanksgiving food baskets, personal toiletries like toothpaste or feminine items, and more. 120 South 21st Street, Temple, Texas, dial (254) 774-9996 617 S Business Ih 35, New Braunfels, TX, telephone - (830) 608-9129 Other support is offered too. More details on Salvation Army assistance programs in Bell County . ALCOG Address is 1210 Florence Rd Killeen, TX 76541 Main phone - 254-526-4598 Hours are limited to 2nd & 4th Friday of the month.

Baptist Benevolence Ministry

Main address is 507 N. 5th Copperas Cove, TX 76522 254-542-6780 Everything from canned groceries to free Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter meals are offered.

Nolanville Food Pantry

200 N. Main Nolanville, Texas 76559 Phone - 254-698-6820

Greater Christ Gospel

Address is 200 S. Gray St. Killeen TX 76541 Phone 254-466-1520

Killeen Empowerment Center

3629 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd Killeen Texas 76543 For appointments, call 254-554-0973

number of assistance programs are offered, ranging from free groceries (canned or fresh) to produce, fruit, vegetables, dairy and more. They help families all across Bell County, including immigrants as well as the unemployed.

Destiny Food Pantry

101 N W S Young Dr. Killeen Texas 76541 For hours, call 254-690-0856 Assembly of Prayer Address of food bank and soup kitchen is 1013 Massey St. Killeen Texas 76541 Main number is 254-466-3432

Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church

Location 2470 West F.M. 93 Temple, TX 76502 254-939-0503 The free food pantry may have cereal, pasta, rice, canned chicken or tuna, yogurt and more. In limited cases, meals may be delivered to the homebound.

Churches Touching Lives for Christ

702 West Avenue G

Temple Texas 76504 Main number is 254-778-6885

Blanco Good Samaritan

Address is 620 Pecan St Blanco, Texas 78606 Main phone – 830-833-5269 Groceries, clothing, blankets for the homeless, and other social services are offered from the charity.

Buda UMC Food Pantry

Address is 302 Elm Street Buda, TX 78610 For hours, call 512-295-6981

Christian Assistance Network

group of churches. Regardless of race or religion, there may be free groceries from the pantry, meals from the soup kitchen, feminine products, and more. The charity helps by offering basic needs from an emergency food pantry, but there may also be financial help paid out, shelter, and much more. Continue with

Saint Vincent de Paul in Bell County

. Caritas of Mexia The food bank is at 222 E. Commerce Mexia, TX 76667 Phone – 254-562-3224 An emergency food pantry is on site, and they also have summer snacks for children out of school.

Christ the King Catholic Church

210 East 24th Belton, TX 76513 Telephone – 254-939-0806 Appointments are needed. There may be emergency food boxes with meats, dairy, and baby supplies. Clients range from children to senior citizens in Bell County.

Church of Christ Marble Falls

805 Avenue G Marble Falls, Texas 78654 512-539-9815

Communities in Schools- Connections Programs

1608 East Rancier Killeen, TX 76541 Main phone - 254-501-1666 St. Mary’s SVDP Address is 701 N. Key Ave Lampasas, TX 78608 512-556-5544

Saint Vincent de Paul charity. Food, funds for living expenses, free groceries, and a thrift store are all offered for people from Bell County as well. A Meals on Wheels service is also run.

FBC Chilton

Address - 905 Durango Ave Chilton, Texas 76632 Call 254-247-4179 for information.

First Baptist Church of Kyle

400 W. Center Street Kyle, TX 78640 Telephone – 512-268-3511 Identification is needed. Free food, groceries, and other support is available. Fishes and Loaves 303 W. Navasota Groesbeck, TX 76642 254-729-5200 The faith based church helps people in poverty. Examples include clothing for groceries from a free food pantry. Some one time financial help may be offered too as resources allow. Donations are always needed.

Food Care Center

Location - 210 N. 16th St. Killeen, TX 76541 Call 254-554-3400 Rice, surplus USDA commodities, and snacks for children may be available from the food bank. There may be baby formula, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Beans, Juice and more.

Giddings Food Pantry

190 N. Harris Giddings, Texas 78942 512-826-0248

Grace Baptist Church

Main address is 115 Sorrell Red Rock, TX 78662 Telephone - 512-303-3891 Free food is offered as well as referrals to other resources in the region.

Haynie Chapel Food Pantry

Main address is 16309 Greenwood Del Valle, TX 78617 Telephone number - 512-247-4454

St. Anthony's Catholic Church

801 N. Burleson Kyle, TX 78640 Telephone - 512-392-8300

Helping Hands Dripping Springs

28710 RR 12 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Dial 512-858-7219 Christmas meals and small gifts may be given to children.

Hill Country Nazarene Church

1750 Bagdad Rd Cedar Park, TX 78613 Telephone number - 512-259-0881 Holy Family SVDP (My Brother’s House) Main address is 1001 Georgetown Rd. Copperas Cove, Texas 76522 Call 254-547-3735 Meals from a soup kitchen are offered along with the food bank. House of Mercy

Location is 627 East Veterans Memorial Rd

Harker Heights, TX 76548 Dial 254-699-6920

Josephs Ministry

Food bank address is 4213A Veterans Memorial Blvd Killeen, TX 76541 Phone – 254-462-8537 Volunteers provide healthy food at no cost to qualified low income families. Hot meals, clothing, personal hygiene, and household supplies may be offered too.

Tanglewood Baptist Church

Location is 11203 Hwy 77N. Lexington, TX 78947 Call 512-446-4210 The poor and low income can get a free hot meal or bag of groceries. There are also hygiene supplies, like detergent or hand sanitizer, among other items.

Smithville Food Pantry

107 SW 2nd Street Smithville, TX 78957 512-237-5197 Emergency boxes of food may have rice, non-perishable groceries, fruits, and more. Senior citizens can also benefit from the programs.

Southside Church of Christ

1505 Trimmer Rd. Killeen, TX 76541 Call the pantry at 254-526-3041 for hours.

Rosanky Baptist Church

2160 FM 535 Rosanky, Texas 78953 Main number is 512-369-3968

Operation Phantom Support

Location is 317 E. Ave. C Killeen, TX 76541 Dial 254-233-1441

Open Arms UMC

Main address is 112 S. 1st. St. Temple, TX 76501 Phone – 254-742-0650

Find other free food and hot meal programs in Bell County

For referrals to additional food pantries near you or clothing closets or soup kitchens in the area, dial (512) 282-2111. Families can also receive information on food stamps applications or Christmas gifts or meals for their children. Or get help into enrolling into SNAP food stamps, getting Meals on Wheels delivered or other services. By