Need Assistance? The Central Texas Food Bank operates several mobile pantry locations in the region. Call their hotline for the most current schedule at (512) 684-2559. Call 211 from a phone or visit their website for information on local food assistance programs, including food pantries, meal programs, and other benefits. Here are some local resources:

Caritas of Waco

Address: 300 S 15th St, Waco, TX 76701
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30–10:45 a.m. and 1–2:45 p.m.
What to know: No appointment is necessary. Food distribution tickets are issued until maximum capacity is reached for each shift.

Shepherd's Heart

Address: 205 S 26th St #76710, Waco, TX 76710
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
What to know: The pantry offers free food and fresh produce. They also run a mobile food pantry, and you can check their website for the schedule and locations.

The Salvation Army Community Kitchen & Homeless Shelter

Address: 300 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706
Hours: Open 24 hours
What to know: The community kitchen offers free meals daily.
- Breakfast: 7 a.m. daily; 8 a.m. on Sundays
- Lunch: 12 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday (Gospel Café serves other days)
- Dinner: 5:30 p.m. daily

Robinson Food Pantry

Address: 106 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Hours: First and third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
What to know: It is a drive-thru pantry that serves all of Central Texas, not just the Robinson area. Bring your driver's license for identification.

Killeen food distributions:

Food Care Center This non-profit, faith-based organization provides groceries at no cost.

Address: 210 N 16th St, Killeen
Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Extended Hours: 1st and 3rd Friday evenings, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Produce Day: 4th Friday of the month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Killeen Empowerment Center A partner of the Central Texas Food Bank.

Address: 3629 E Veterans Memorial Blvd
Hours: Monday–Friday by appointment only after 5 p.m.
Distribution: 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Destiny World Outreach Center This food pantry offers essential food assistance.

Hours: Mondays, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

ASYMCA Killeen Five Star Food Market Provides food for military personnel and their families.

Address: Building 125, on Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood)
Hours: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
ID Required: For active-duty hours on Thursdays, a CAC or USID is needed.

Ferguson Park (Killeen) Provides a monthly mobile food pantry.

Schedule: 4th Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Temple food pantries:

Love of Christ Food and Clothing Pantry This volunteer-run pantry serves Bell County.

Address: 2000 Airport Rd, Temple
Hours: Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Note: Check their Facebook page for the latest updates.

CTLC - This pantry and clothing ministry serves the community for free.

Address: 702 W Avenue G, Temple
Hours: Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Note: Please bring a photo ID and/or proof of address in Bell County.

Taylor's Valley Baptist Church Operates a food pantry behind the main church building.

Address: 2497 W FM 93 Hwy, Temple
Hours: 1st through 4th Wednesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Note: Clients can participate twice a month.

Feed My Sheep In addition to serving hot meals, this ministry offers sack lunches and other services.

Address: 116 W Avenue G, Temple
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mobile food distributions

Temple College This drive-thru distribution is held on the fourth Saturday of each month.

Location: South parking lot off Loop 363
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Holy Temple of Our Lord Jesus Offers a mobile distribution twice a month.

Schedule: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Temple VA Clinic Annex A monthly distribution specifically for veterans and their families.

Schedule: 4th Thursday of the month, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Dana McKenzie