Hays County Food Bank

Partner with the local food bank to help provide nutritious food to families in need throughout the community. Volunteers assist with sorting donations, packing food boxes, and helping distribute items to guests. This is a meaningful, hands-on way to demonstrate Christ’s love and care for others.

Serving opportunities are available regularly, and all are welcome to participate; individuals, families, or your community group.

  • • Monetary donations online: haysfoodbank.org

    • Food Item donations can be dropped off during business hours at the HCFB San Marcos location, on the front porch, inside the green bench.

    • Additional drop-off locations: bins inside HEB Plus Kyle, HEB Buda, and

    • HEB San Marcos (E. Hopkins location, “Big HEB”)

    Food Wishlist

    • Fresh Produce

    • HCFB strives to ensure that 1/3 or more of the food they distribute is fresh- so fruit and veggie donations are encouraged!

    • Shelf Stable Pantry Goods

    Note: All pantry items received must be unopened, with an intact label listing all ingredients. Expired baby food/formula or any nutritional drinks cannot be accepted. Some other expired items may be accepted.

    • Canned meats (tuna, salmon, ravioli, chili), canned fruits/veggies, tomato products (sauce, paste, Rotel, etc),

    • soups, peanut butter & jelly, pasta, macaroni & cheese, rice,

    • beans, cereal, granola bars, oatmeal, pancake mix, trail

    • mix, apple sauce, fruit cups (this list is not exhaustive – other pantry items are welcome!)

    • Bottled Water and Shelf-stable Milk

  • Most of the work is done M-F, with some occasional weekend opportunities.

    Volunteers assist with loading/unloading, warehouse sorting/stocking, transport to distribution sites, food rescue pick-up & processing, home-delivery for eligible local residents, community engagement events, etc. See the website for details and scheduling.

How to serve?

Distribution Sites & Schedule

If you or someone you know is in need of food, distribution sites are available throughout the community. Each site offers free groceries and pantry staples at no cost. Simply come during scheduled distribution times, and volunteers will be glad to assist you.

  • By appointment only – appointments must be made in person at the HCFB location in San Marcos. One appointment per household, per month is allowed; clients may select up to 80 pounds of food.

    • St. Anthony Catholic Church, 801 Burleson St

    • 1:00pm for walk-up

    • Cypress Creek Church, 211 Stillwater

    • 5:00pm-5:45pm, drive-through service

    • Buda City Park, 204 San Antonio St

    • 12:00pm-12:45pm, drive-through service

  • Central Texas Food Bank - Centraltexasfoodbank.org

    CTFB is partnered with HCFB and other local organizations to host additional distribution sites and schedules.

    Check their website to verify all current available information for our area, or call 512-282-2111.

    The following information was retrieved from the website on October 29, 2025.

    3rd Saturday of the month ONLY – Kyle

    • (Mobile Pantry) ACC Hays, 1200 Kohlers Crossing

    • 9:00am-10:30am, drive-through service

    4th Tuesday of the month ONLY : SENIORS ONLY

    • For Seniors Only (60+) through HOPE (Healthy Option Program for the Elderly), and CFSP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program).

    • San Marcos - SM Housing Authority, 1201 Thorpe Ln, 9:30am-11:30am

    • Kyle - St. Anthony Catholic Church, 801 Burleson, 9am-11am

    Check the website or call 855-366-3401 for questions about eligibility.