The San Antonio Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes millions of pounds of food to over 500 organizations in Southwest Texas and provides programs that address immediate hunger and help individuals and families achieve long-term food security.
A $7.5 million contribution to The Apple Orchard is the largest recent grant on file for San Antonio Food Bank, and it points to how closely the organization funds its own network. Much of the grant record is built around food distribution support to churches, schools, community centers, and related organizations in San Antonio and nearby Texas communities. The food bank’s own description fits that pattern: it distributes millions of pounds of food to more than 500 organizations in Southwest Texas while also running programs for children, seniors, and other households facing hunger. Recent awards show a mix of direct program support and contributions to affiliated or partner organizations. The same food distribution program appears across many recipients, including Coker Methodist Church, Last Chance Ministries, River City Community Church, and Alamo Colleges Foundation. That makes the grantmaking look less like a set of isolated one-off awards and more like a service delivery system, with the food bank moving resources through a local network. Its broader program structure reaches beyond pantry distribution. Active programs include Kids Café, Summer Meals, senior nutrition, and partner agency food distribution, all aimed at food security and access for children, older adults, and low-income households.
Child nutrition is a clear part of the portfolio. Through Kids Café, the food bank provides free meals or snacks for at-risk children ages 18 and under at partner sites, along with enrichment and physical activities. Summer Meals also supports community partners that operate no-cost meal sites for children during the summer. The food bank also funds community-based distribution partners. San Antonio Christian Church received $1,663,478 in 2023 for a food distribution program, while Harlandale United Methodist Church received $1,368,192 in 2024 for the same purpose. That same model appears with schools and education partners: San Antonio Independent School District was awarded $1,315,190 in 2023 and $1,182,285 in 2024. Senior-focused nutrition is another active area. The organization administers CSFP, SFMNP, and Project HOPE partner distributions, combining monthly food boxes, vouchers, and groceries for older adults across Southwest Texas.
Typical grants cluster at a meaningful midrange: the 25th percentile is $27,326, the median is $85,204, and the 75th percentile is $238,196. The recent record also includes many awards above $1 million, showing a broad spread between program-level support and much larger contributions tied to its affiliated network. This is a local funder, and the recent grant list shows repeated recipients across 2023 and 2024, especially for food distribution support. That recurring pattern suggests ongoing operating or program support rather than isolated awards. The organization is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not make program-related investments or grants to individuals.
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Most grants fall between $27K and $238K, with a median of $85K.
25th Percentile
$27K
Median
$85K
75th Percentile
$238K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in TX.
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Giving is concentrated in Texas, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Within that in-state pattern, San Antonio is the center of activity, alongside nearby places such as Selma, Boerne, Converse, Crystal City, San Marcos, Victoria, and Houston. The geographic scope is local, but the service network reaches across Southwest Texas. Recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 731 grants in the United States.
It supports partner agencies such as nonprofits, community pantries, shelters, churches, schools, and related organizations. The recent grants list includes recipients like Coker Methodist Church, San Antonio Independent School District, and Alamo Colleges Foundation, each receiving food distribution support.
The active program list shows hunger relief, food distribution, child nutrition, summer meal programs, senior nutrition programs, community wellness education, nutrition and culinary education, veteran support, farmers markets, and job training. Recent grants also point to direct support for food distribution programs across the local network.
No. While San Antonio is the main hub, grants also went to recipients in Selma, Boerne, Converse, Crystal City, San Marcos, Victoria, and Houston. All grants in the available data are within Texas.
The grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $27,326, a median of $85,204, and a 75th percentile of $238,196. Recent awards range much higher as well, including several seven-figure grants tied to food distribution and related organization support.
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
Current and upcoming funding from San Antonio Food Bank that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Partner sites must have established youth programming; new locations are selected based on program viability, community need, and a reputation for safe, reliable operation.
Who can apply: Organizations that operate community food programs (pantries, meal programs, shelters, etc.) and meet the Food Bank's partner agency requirements. Specific eligibility and required forms are provided through the Food Bank's partner agency resources.
Who can apply: Program eligibility for seniors (typically age 60+) applies to recipients; partner organizations must meet the Food Bank's partner criteria to participate as distribution sites.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE APPLE ORCHARD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $7,500,000 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTION TO RELATED ORGANIZATION |
| COKER METHODIST CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $2,962,054 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| LAST CHANCE MINISTRIES | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,961,205 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| RIVER CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH | SELMA, TX | $1,931,127 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| ALAMO COLLEGES FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,490,604 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| PRE-K 4 SA SOUTH (CORPORATE OFFICE) | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,417,345 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| HARLANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,368,192 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| HOME OF LIVING FAITH | CRYSTAL CITY, TX | $1,332,734 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| HILL COUNTRY DAILY BREAD | BOERNE, TX | $1,275,110 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,182,285 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| COMMUNITY HOUSING RESOURCE PARTNERS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,086,111 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| REDWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER | SAN MARCOS, TX | $1,041,459 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| WEST AVENUE COMPASSION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,036,062 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| VICTORIA ISD | VICTORIA, TX | $1,030,161 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| KING OF KINGS LUTHERAN CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $991,107 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $991,032 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SIMPLY LOVE ALL PEOPLE- SOLD OUT BELEIVERS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $979,629 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAN ANTONIO CHRISTIAN CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $846,745 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SVDP ST CECILIA | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $845,172 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| ST VINNY'S BISTRO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $837,260 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| BANDERA COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING INC | BANDERA, TX | $832,907 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| JUDSON ISD | CONVERSE, TX | $830,861 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| PROSPERA HCS APARTMENTS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $821,498 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| EPHESUS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $807,316 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $772,303 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| PAX CHRISTI | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $751,495 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| NORTHERN HILLS UMC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $734,238 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SOLDIERS' ANGELS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $729,630 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| NORTHWEST CHURCH OF CHRIST | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $704,545 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| BLESSED ANGELS COMMUNITY CENTER | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $677,717 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $647,812 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD | SCHERTZ, TX | $616,771 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| HARLANDALE ISD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $610,602 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| THE BRIDGE CHURCH OF GOD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $606,501 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| BULVERDE FOOD PANTRY INC | BULVERDE, TX | $582,535 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| CAM SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $581,332 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| HABITAT FOR SAFE SENIOR | CANYON LAKE, TX | $577,155 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| LAS SENDAS RURAL HEALTHCARE | CRYSTAL CITY, TX | $565,370 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| FAMILY LIFE CENTER OF NB | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $547,634 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $539,800 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF POTEET | POTEET, TX | $532,939 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| HOPE FOR THE HURTING | ELMENDORF, TX | $520,294 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| EAGLE PASS ISD | EAGLE PASS, TX | $515,096 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF KERRVILLE | KERRVILLE, TX | $507,640 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| YANCEY IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY | YANCEY, TX | $483,341 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SOS INC FOOD BANK | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $476,797 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| ST JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $472,711 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| CRISTO REY OF HOPE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $471,285 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS | PLEASANTON, TX | $469,197 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| CHRISTIAN WORLD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $467,844 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
THE APPLE ORCHARD
$7,500,000CONTRIBUTION TO RELATED ORGANIZATION
COKER METHODIST CHURCH
$2,962,054FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
LAST CHANCE MINISTRIES
$1,961,205FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
RIVER CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH
$1,931,127FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
ALAMO COLLEGES FOUNDATION
$1,490,604FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
PRE-K 4 SA SOUTH (CORPORATE OFFICE)
$1,417,345FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
HARLANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$1,368,192FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
HOME OF LIVING FAITH
$1,332,734FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
HILL COUNTRY DAILY BREAD
$1,275,110FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$1,182,285FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
COMMUNITY HOUSING RESOURCE PARTNERS
$1,086,111FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
REDWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
$1,041,459FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
WEST AVENUE COMPASSION
$1,036,062FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
VICTORIA ISD
$1,030,161FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
KING OF KINGS LUTHERAN CHURCH
$991,107FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK
$991,032FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SIMPLY LOVE ALL PEOPLE- SOLD OUT BELEIVERS
$979,629FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SAN ANTONIO CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$846,745FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SVDP ST CECILIA
$845,172FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
ST VINNY'S BISTRO
$837,260FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
BANDERA COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING INC
$832,907FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
JUDSON ISD
$830,861FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
PROSPERA HCS APARTMENTS
$821,498FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
EPHESUS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
$807,316FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
$772,303FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
PAX CHRISTI
$751,495FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
NORTHERN HILLS UMC
$734,238FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SOLDIERS' ANGELS
$729,630FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
NORTHWEST CHURCH OF CHRIST
$704,545FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
BLESSED ANGELS COMMUNITY CENTER
$677,717FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
$647,812FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
$616,771FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
HARLANDALE ISD
$610,602FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
THE BRIDGE CHURCH OF GOD
$606,501FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
BULVERDE FOOD PANTRY INC
$582,535FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
CAM SAN ANTONIO
$581,332FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
HABITAT FOR SAFE SENIOR
$577,155FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
LAS SENDAS RURAL HEALTHCARE
$565,370FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
FAMILY LIFE CENTER OF NB
$547,634FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$539,800FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF POTEET
$532,939FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
HOPE FOR THE HURTING
$520,294FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
EAGLE PASS ISD
$515,096FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF KERRVILLE
$507,640FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
YANCEY IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
$483,341FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SOS INC FOOD BANK
$476,797FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
ST JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH
$472,711FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
CRISTO REY OF HOPE
$471,285FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS
$469,197FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
CHRISTIAN WORLD
$467,844FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM