Get Help

The Brazos Valley Food Bank and affiliated Food Pantries are here to help, sourcing more food and operating additional hours. 

The Pantries listed below will serve neighbors EVERY WEEK:

Bread Partners (mobile route)- Brenham, Somerville

Bridge Ministry of Burton - 307 N. Brazos, Burton

Call for Help - 110 W. 4th St., Hearne

First Baptist Church of College Station - 2300 Welsh Ave., College Station

Robertson County Cares - 201 N Calvert St., Franklin

Sonshine Outreach Center - 1680 HWY 75, Madisonville

Salvation Army - 2506 Cavitt Ave., Bryan

The Bridge Ministries, Bryan - 304 Post Office St. Bryan

The FACTS about Government Benefits Related to the Government Shutdown

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): November SNAP benefits will not be issued at this time.

Woman, Infant and Children Program (WIC): WIC benefits are not currently affected.

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF): TANF benefits are not currently affected.

Medicaid: Medicaid is not currently affected.

Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP): CHIP is not currently affected

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is monitoring how the federal government shutdown may impact government benefits.

Other Important Information for SNAP Recipients

Updates 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. 

For existing SNAP recipients, new work requirements start November 1, 2025, and you will be screened for the new work requirements at the next recertification.  You can find more information here: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits/snap-work-rules

If you are in need of food, there is help available throughout the Brazos Valley from our network of agency partners.

See a list of Food Pantries by County here.

 What to expect when you visit a food pantry:

• Food provided at no cost to you.
• At each pantry you visit, you will be asked to complete a short intake form which asks basic personal and demographic information (name, address, number of people residing with you, income, date of birth, etc.) which will be kept private and confidential. 
• If you can, bring proof of where you live (driver’s license, utility bill, water bill, lease agreement, etc.). 
• You are not required to bring proof of income or citizenship.
• You are not required to participate in a religious event, or pay dues as a condition of receiving food.
• You are not to be refused service or discriminated against based on your race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
• You are to be treated with respect and dignity at all times.

You are allowed to visit each pantry in your service area at least once a month.

If there are no pantries open that serve your area, or if you have questions about the information provided, please call 2-1-1.