Nonprofit and interfaith organizations across Harris County are offering special food distributions to SNAP recipients and federal employees whose paychecks have been paused due to the federal government shutdown.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will be able to fund partial payments to SNAP recipients for the month of November, but many families across Harris County still face uncertainty over whether they can afford enough groceries this month. More than 300,000 Harris County residents receive SNAP benefits, according to Texas Health and Human Services. 

Residents may need to register and bring a photo ID before visiting a food distribution site. 

Large One-Time Distribution Event Near YouAdditional Resources: Local Food PantriesOrganizationLocationDays/TimesDetails/Eligibility

Heights Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry

3500 block of W. 12th St.Thursday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMCall 713-861-6155 for information  Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Victory Family Outreach Ministries (FOOD PANTRY)222 Royder Street, Houston, TX 77009Mondays: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMCall 713-699-4357 for informationAnnette Strawder Here to Help (FOOD PANTRY)835 West 23rd Street, Houston, TX 77008Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMCall 713-862-5117 for informationBakerRipley – Castillo (FOOD PANTRY)2101 South Street, Houston, TX 770092nd Thursday of each month: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AMCall 713-380-2260 for informationImpact Houston (FOOD PANTRY)1704 Weber Street, Houston, TX 77007Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMCall 713-864-5667 for information  Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Anyone interested in donating food items or lending financial support is encouraged to contact the respective organization directly or visit the Houston Food Bank at houstonfoodbank.org/ways-to-give.