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.
$115.5M
$116.9M
$210.7M
$207.7M
Most grants fall between $27K and $238K, with a median of $85K.
25th Percentile
$27K
Median
$85K
75th Percentile
$238K
ERIC S COOPER
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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.
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.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COKER METHODIST CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $2,992,842 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| PRE-K 4 SA SOUTH (CORPORATE OFFICE) | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $2,829,755 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAN ANTONIO FOR CHRIST | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $2,685,016 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| REAL LIFE COMMUNITY OUTREACH | SELMA, TX | $2,321,783 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| HILL COUNTRY DAILY BREAD | BOERNE, TX | $1,957,241 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAN ANTONIO CHRISTIAN CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,891,442 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| FAITH KITCHEN | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,872,122 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,808,506 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| PAX CHRISTI | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,470,754 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD | SCHERTZ, TX | $1,467,014 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SIMPLY LOVE ALL PEOPLE- SOLD OUT BELEIVERS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,462,419 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| ALAMO COLLEGES FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,438,394 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,418,019 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK CACFP PROGRAM | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,389,536 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| NORTHERN HILLS UMC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,365,996 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAFB CK AT HAVEN FOR HOPE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,338,562 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| HARLANDALE METHODIST CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,322,616 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| WEST AVENUE COMPASSION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,201,463 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| BANDERA COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING INC | BANDERA, TX | $1,118,773 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| PROSPERA HCS APARTMENTS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,098,832 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAFB CK SFSP | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,096,611 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| EL SHADDAI MINISTRIES | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,064,162 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAN ANTONIO ISD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,038,447 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| GLORY LAND REVIVAL CENTER | FLORESVILLE, TX | $1,025,770 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| CCC HOT- HELPING HANDS PANTRY | CIBOLO, TX | $1,005,689 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| HARLANDALE ISD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $909,224 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| DEVINE FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY INC | DEVINE, TX | $904,218 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| THE BRIDGE CHURCH OF GOD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $881,803 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SOLDIERS' ANGELS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $877,728 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| REDWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER | SAN MARCOS, TX | $864,594 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| KING OF KINGS LUTHERAN CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $863,960 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| YANCEY IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY | YANCEY, TX | $856,256 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SOUTHWEST ISD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $839,823 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| EPHESUS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $815,231 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| JUDSON ISD | LIVE OAK, TX | $805,828 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $789,156 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SVDP ST CECILIA | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $787,235 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| FAMILY LIFE CENTER OF NB | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $783,925 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| BULVERDE FOOD PANTRY INC | BULVERDE, TX | $772,489 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE & RECREATION CENTER | CANYON LAKE, TX | $744,249 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SA CHRISTIAN HOPE RESOURCE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $741,759 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD INC | SEGUIN, TX | $727,109 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| IGNITING THE HARVEST CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $725,418 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS | PLEASANTON, TX | $715,010 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| VICTORIA ISD | VICTORIA, TX | $705,801 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| NORTHWEST CHURCH OF CHRIST | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $699,192 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| TEMPLO CRISTIANO | UVALDE, TX | $691,490 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SABINAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | SABINAL, TX | $690,109 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SOUTHSIDE ISD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $688,271 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
| SOS INC FOOD BANK | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $676,774 | 2026 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
COKER METHODIST CHURCH
$2,992,842FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
PRE-K 4 SA SOUTH (CORPORATE OFFICE)
$2,829,755FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SAN ANTONIO FOR CHRIST
$2,685,016FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
REAL LIFE COMMUNITY OUTREACH
$2,321,783FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SAN ANTONIO CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$1,891,442FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
FAITH KITCHEN
$1,872,122FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$1,808,506FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
PAX CHRISTI
$1,470,754FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
$1,467,014FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SIMPLY LOVE ALL PEOPLE- SOLD OUT BELEIVERS
$1,462,419FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
$1,418,019FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK CACFP PROGRAM
$1,389,536FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
NORTHERN HILLS UMC
$1,365,996FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SAFB CK AT HAVEN FOR HOPE
$1,338,562FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
HARLANDALE METHODIST CHURCH
$1,322,616FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
WEST AVENUE COMPASSION
$1,201,463FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
BANDERA COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING INC
$1,118,773FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
PROSPERA HCS APARTMENTS
$1,098,832FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SAFB CK SFSP
$1,096,611FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
EL SHADDAI MINISTRIES
$1,064,162FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SAN ANTONIO ISD
$1,038,447FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
GLORY LAND REVIVAL CENTER
$1,025,770FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
CCC HOT- HELPING HANDS PANTRY
$1,005,689FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
HARLANDALE ISD
$909,224FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
DEVINE FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY INC
$904,218FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
THE BRIDGE CHURCH OF GOD
$881,803FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
REDWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
$864,594FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
KING OF KINGS LUTHERAN CHURCH
$863,960FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
YANCEY IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
$856,256FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SOUTHWEST ISD
$839,823FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
EPHESUS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
$815,231FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
JUDSON ISD
$805,828FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
FAMILY LIFE CENTER OF NB
$783,925FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD INC
$727,109FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
IGNITING THE HARVEST CHURCH
$725,418FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS
$715,010FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
VICTORIA ISD
$705,801FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
NORTHWEST CHURCH OF CHRIST
$699,192FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
TEMPLO CRISTIANO
$691,490FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SABINAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$690,109FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SOUTHSIDE ISD
$688,271FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
SOS INC FOOD BANK
$676,774FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
Current and upcoming funding from San Antonio Food Bank that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Participating sites must be veteran-focused organizations supporting individuals in transitional housing. Partner organizations remain responsible for screening and outreach.
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.
Who can apply: Partner sites must be nonprofits with established youth programs. New locations are selected based on program viability, community need, and a proven track record of safe and 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.
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