Texas Food Access Resource List: Support During the Federal Government Shutdown
Following the federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, many Texans are facing uncertainty about access to essential food resources. At Sustainable Food Center (SFC), our priority continues to be supporting Texas families and farmers with fair and affordable access to local food.
SFC Farmers’ Markets and Programs Remain Open
SFC Farmers’ Markets remain open every Saturday from 9 AM – 1 PM and continue to offer:
- Triple WIC – three times monthly WIC benefits for fresh fruits and vegetables. WIC yellow market dollars do not expire.
- Double Up Food Bucks Texas – double the value of SNAP benefits for fresh fruits and vegetables. Yellow Double Up Food Bucks and SNAP red market dollars do not expire.
Our Commitment to Families and Farmers
SFC’s focus remains supporting Texas families and farmers who depend on federally funded programs including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and Double Up Food Bucks Texas (Double Up Texas) to put food on the table.
Food programs like SNAP and WIC and nutrition incentive programs like Double Up Texas not only support families bringing home more nutritious food but also support small-scale farmers by directing federal dollars into local food economies. Since January 2025, sales at Double Up Texas sites alone have generated over $200,000 worth of economic activity for Texas farmers’ markets through SNAP and Double Up Texas sales.
Food Access Resources Across Texas
Find below a regularly updated list of food access resources across Texas, including regional food banks and community organizations providing immediate food relief. This is not a complete list, and more help may be available in your area.
Statewide Tools
FindHelp.Org
Enter your zip code and browse the “Food” category to find resources near you.
211
211 is a non-emergency hotline that connects callers to social services in your area including food and childcare. Call 211 or visit 211texas.org. After choosing a language, select Option 1 to find resources and help in your community.
Texas Health and Human Services FAQ
Find answers to questions regarding how the federal government shutdown affects SNAP and other benefits in Texas.
Texas Health and Human Services Website & Your Texas Benefits Website
Updates about available SNAP benefits will be posted on the Your Texas Benefits website, Your Texas Benefits mobile app, and on the Texas Health and Human Services website. You can also call 2-1-1 to get the latest information.
Regional Food Access Resources
WEST Texas
Central Texas
North Texas
North Texas Food Bank (Plano)
Tarrant Area Food Bank (Weatherford)
East Texas
East Texas Food Bank (Tyler)
Southeast Texas Food Bank (Beaumont)
South Texas
Coastal Bend Food Bank (Corpus Christi)
Food Bank of Rio Grande Valley (Pharr)
South Texas Food Bank (Laredo)
We’re Here for Texas Communities
SFC will continue to share updates as they become available. Together, we’ll keep nourishing our Texas communities with fresh, healthy, local food.