Food banks across Texas are raising the alarm over a federal policy change that could force the state to pay hundreds of millions of dollars for food assistance benefits or risk leaving millions of Texans without access to food.
A new Feeding America study using 2024 data showed about 21% of the San Antonio Food Bank’s 29-county service region is food insecure, up from 17% in the year before.
Families are becoming increasingly reliant on local food banks after cuts to Texas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) were enacted last year in the federal spending bill, sometimes referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union will launch Stars, Stripes & Service, a statewide food drive running July 1-24, 2026, to help families facing food insecurity across Texas.
Hundreds of families lined up early Saturday morning to receive free, fresh food provided through a partnership between the San Antonio Food Bank and the Boeing Center at Tech Port.
The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks are battling it out in the NBA Finals, but a separate city competition is happening off the court.
Within the last few weeks, the San Antonio Food Bank has helped feed an additional 22,000 people. The need is only expected to grow as students across 29 counties are released for summer break.
David Elder highlights the SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK Restaurant Weeks initiative before stopping by LA MEJOR BAKERY for massive conchas and authentic Mexican sweet bread.
The San Antonio Food Bank teamed up with the Boeing Center at Tech Port to hold a large drive-thru food distribution ahead of Easter weekend, with organizers serving more than 600 families.
New restrictions on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are now in effect across Texas. The restrictions are changing what recipients can and cannot buy at the grocery store.
The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) teamed up with the San Antonio Food Bank to help families stock up on groceries ahead of spring break.
Military families at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland can receive extra help with groceries through a new monthly food distribution program.
Twenty college students are transforming the classic grilled cheese sandwich into innovative business concepts at San Antonio’s first-ever Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, a collaborative pilot program between Trinity University and the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
A night of laughs with Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias helped collect nearly 30,000 pounds of food for the San Antonio Food Bank.
Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is giving back this holiday season with a special Christmas Day comedy show at the Tobin Center.
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, one of San Antonio’s favorite comedians, will perform a Christmas show at the Tobin Center supporting the San Antonio Food Bank.
San Antonio philanthropist Harvey E. Najim has partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank for three holiday distribution events this week.
Thursday marked three weeks since the federal government officially reopened, and yet, San Antonians are still going to food banks in record numbers.
Thousands of runners and walkers filled the streets of downtown San Antonio for the 16th annual Turkey Trot, a family-friendly 5K held on Thanksgiving Day.
KSAT was honored as the Hunger Fighter of the Year 2025 for the Gift of Voice at the 27th annual Harvest of Hope gala hosted by the San Antonio Food Bank.
Local Tejano artists are hosting a special event this weekend to support struggling families and encourage the community to join them.
On Monday morning, hours before Light on the Hill began distributing food to families, a line of cars that stretched a mile long started lining up as early as midnight.
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union is partnering with KSAT Community for the “Fill the Truck” event to support the San Antonio Food Bank during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
KSAT Community and Texas Eats are teaming up with the San Antonio Food Bank and Meals On Wheels for a vital “Fill The Truck” food drive on Monday, Nov. 10.
Some San Antonio-area federal workers are on the receiving end for assistance during the government shutdown, but they are also on the giving end, as well.
Hundreds of people, some camping out overnight, lined up outside the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club waiting to donate food to the San Antonio Food Bank.
Two-thirds of the 353 households that received assistance were there because they had been impacted by the government shutdown, the San Antonio Food Bank said.
KSAT Community and Texas Eats are teaming up with the San Antonio Food Bank and Meals On Wheels for a vital “Fill The Truck” food drive on Monday, Nov. 10.
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, one of San Antonio’s favorite comedians, will give locals more than laughs when he performs over the weekend.
As the federal government shutdown threatens to disrupt food assistance programs nationwide, San Antonio College’s Student Advocacy Center is preparing for a surge in demand for its services.
The federal government has been in a shutdown for nearly a month, and many families in San Antonio are struggling with the ripple effects.
The food bank is expecting a 50% increase in demand after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said federal food aid will not be issued on Saturday.
It’s been 23 days since the federal government shut down, and now the second longest shutdown on record. Thousands of federal employees have been furloughed and won’t report to work until the shutdown ends.
Nearly 18% of people in Seguin are living below the poverty line, according to 2023 U.S. Census Bureau data. Most earn just under $31,000 annually.
The need for food and assistance is growing and is expected to continue growing, according to the San Antonio Food Bank.
A potential delay in payments could be on the horizon for millions of people across the U.S. who are recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
KSAT Community is teaming up with the San Antonio Food Bank to combat hunger during its annual September event: Hunger Action Month.
The Texas Hill Country has received an outpouring of donations since the catastrophic floods on the Fourth of July. When it comes to food donations, not all of it can be consumed before it goes bad.
A youth group from Orange County, California, drove more than 1,300 miles to bring much-needed supplies to communities in Kendall County.
After the devastating floods that swept through Kerr County earlier this month, communities across the region are stepping up to help — and that includes volunteers from San Antonio.
More than a month after the catastrophic floods struck the Texas Hill Country during the Fourth of July weekend, many families are still recovering and in need of assistance
The San Antonio Food Bank is suing a New Braunfels nonprofit for allegedly “failing and refusing” to pay for delivered meals, according to court documents.
Several San Antonio Food Bank officials, including CEO Eric Cooper, held a press conference Friday morning pleading for Congress not to impose proposed cuts to food in federal budget talks.
The CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank is raising concerns about potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
The San Antonio Food Bank is concerned about federal spending cuts, and how they could affect hungry families in San Antonio.
Plans to hold a food distribution event inside a downtown San Antonio apartment building Wednesday morning apparently had to be scrapped at the last minute, forcing the group that organized it to move outdoors.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it’s ending the pandemic-era Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA), which provided money to buy from local farms and producers.
The San Antonio Food Bank is preparing for an increase in demand following recent employee layoffs due to federal budget cuts made nationwide under President Donald Trump’s administration.
San Antonio ISD, in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, will distribute food to families ahead of Spring Break at the Alamo Stadium.
The San Antonio Food Bank feeds 15,000 people over three days of food distribution to families of local school districts, South San ISD, Northside ISD and San Antonio ISD.
For 15 years, the City of San Antonio has partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank for its Convoy of Hope program, which delivers thousands of boxes of food to eligible seniors.
The San Antonio Food Bank is stepping up for Pet Hunger Awareness Day by providing free food for cats and dogs. Volunteers will be assisting 500 families through a drive-thru distribution, offering essential care for their furry friends. Two distributions are scheduled today, from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Mientras muchos estudiantes dependen de las comidas proporcionadas en la escuela, las vacaciones de verano presentan desafíos para las familias necesitadas, pero el Banco de Alimentos de San Antonio ha intervenido para brindar asistencia.
While many students relying on meals provided at school, summer break poses challenges for families in need, but the San Antonio Food Bank has stepped up to provide assistance.
The storm is expected to hit around Sunday and be near hurricane strength. A spokesman confirmed the Salvation Army from San Antonio and New Braunfels will send assistance on Monday, and the San Antonio Food Bank expects it will also end up sending assistance.
Baptist Health System is partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank for the 10th annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive through June 14.
H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt is making a $20 million personal gift to support 20 food banks across Texas.
Artist, Michael Nye, spent four-and-a-half years traveling the country and talking to people about their experience with hunger.His work resulted in a traveling exhibit featuring the stories of 50 people. Nye called them teachers and said the rest of us are students who can learn from them.
Largest food distribution on the Northeast side of the city is going strong, offering food supplies and encouragement during a tough economy and rising food prices.
Twice a week the familiar Amazon van pulls into the San Antonio Food Bank parking lot. The driver is not there to drop off any packages, but to load the truck with food to deliver to seniors around San Antonio.
Kipp Texas Public Schools and the San Antonio Food Bank will host a community food distribution event this Saturday at Kipp Un Mundo.
While the NCAA has March Madness, the San Antonio Food Bank is facing a "March Sadness" due to a shortage of volunteers, according to food bank president and CEO Eric Cooper, who joined Leading SA on Sunday morning.
As Christmas approaches, the San Antonio Food Bank is making sure families have a special dinner with loved ones.
Michael Guerra, chief sustainability officer of the San Antonio Food Bank, joined Leading SA this weekend to talk about the current needs and various programs you can participate in during this holiday season.
The Humana Foundation is investing $1.05 million in its partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank to screen more seniors for food insecurity.
Tens of thousands of senior citizens in South Texas are struggling to make ends meet, which leads to food insecurity.
President and CEO of the food bank, Eric Cooper, joined Leading SA this weekend to explain it's new senior-focused initiative.
San Antonio Food Bank volunteers dedicate their mornings daily to help prepare meals for migrants who have made their way from the border and are headed to other destinations.