Resource Guide: When & where to visit food pantries in Abilene

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Many families are facing uncertainty as the government shutdown continues. With SNAP benefits and other assistance programs at risk, BigCountryHomepage has compiled a list of local resources available to help the community during this time.

In addition to prepared meal programs and food pantries, Abilene is also home to the Open Door Community Garden, located at 1842 Amarillo Street. Hosted by Aldersgate Abilene, the garden offers more than just fresh produce; visitors can help tend the garden, pick up food from an on-site pantry, and even grab a book from a little free library.

Prepared meals

• Breakfast on Beech Street:
  • 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
  • Monday through Friday
  • 1420 North 3rd Street
• Love & Care Ministries:
  • 7:00 to 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Monday through Thursday
  • 233 Fannin Street
• The Salvation Army:
  • 12:30 to 1:00 p.m., 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday & Saturday
  • 1726 Butternut Street
• City Light Ministries:
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • 1441 North 4th Street
• Southwest Drive Community United Methodist Church:
  • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday
  • 3025 Southwest Drive
• Bethel United Methodist Church:
  • 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday
  • 1102 North Willis Street
• Church on the Rock:
  • 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday
  • 1228 Grape Street

Food Pantry

Here’s a list of local food pantries as of October 27, courtesy of the Food Bank of West Central Texas:

Name	Time	Location	Notes	Phone	Open
Christian Service Center	9:00 a.m. to noon 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.	3185 North 10th Street	Call 673-7531 to schedule an appointment on Monday mornings only	673-7531	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Christian Service Center	9:00 a.m. to noon	3185 North 10th Street	First Saturday only. Call 325-673-7531 to schedule an appointment	673-7531	Saturday
Crescent Heights Baptist Church	10:00 a.m. to noon	1902 North Mockingbird Lane	Serves ten families once every two months	677-3749	Monday
Highland Community Center & Food Pantry	9:30 to 11:45 a.m. on Monday 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Monday 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday Sponsored	701 Walnut Street	No appointments. Once every two months	673-1234	Monday, Thursday
Love & Care Ministries Abilene	9:00 to 11:30 a.m. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.	233 Fannin Street	10 in the morning, 10 in the afternoon.	670-0246	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Love & Care Ministries Abilene	8:00 a.m. to noon	233 Fannin Street	For the homeless only	670-0246	Friday
Beltway Park Church Food Pantry	5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.	4009 Beltway South	Call (325) 704-2329 to schedule an appointment	692-6540	Monday, Tuesday
Beltway Park Church Food Pantry	9:00 a.m. to noon	4009 Beltway South	Call (325) 704-2329 to schedule an appointment	692-6540	Thursday
Abilene Baptist Social Ministries Food Pantry	12:00 to 2:00 p.m.	618 South Pioneer Drrive	Serves first 10-15 families	672-4193	Tuesday, Thursday
Love & Care Ministries Merkel	10:00 a.m. to noon 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.	906 North 3rd Street	10 in the morning, 10 in the afternoon.	670-0246	Tuesday, Thursday
Presbyterian Food Pantry	1:00 to 4:00 p.m.	333 Orange Street		677-3501	Tuesday
Sacred Heart Loaves & Fishes Church Food Pantry	1:00 to 3:00 p.m.	1618 South 9th Street		672-4541	Tuesday
United Methodist Food Pantry	4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday	2626 North 1st Street		864-6605	Tuesday, Wednesday
All For One Missions Food Pantry	Noon to 2:00 p.m.	650 Corsicana Avenue	Limited availability	232-8678	Thursday
Holiday Hills Baptist Church Food Pantry	10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	5309 Capitol Avenue	Only on the second and fourth Thursday of each month	692-6681	Thursday
Episcopal Chruch Of the Heavenly Rest Food Pantry	9:30 to 11:30 a.m.	602 Meander Street	Not a Food Bank Member Agency	677-2091	Friday
Highland Community Center & Food Pantry	9:30 to 11:45 a.m.	701 Walnut Street	No appointments	673-1234	Friday
Minda Street Chruch of Christ Food Pantry	11:00 a.m. to noon	625 T&P Lane	3rd & 4th Saturday only. Call (325) 704-8774 to schedule an appointment	676-2151	Saturday
The RCCG Victory House	11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	662 Ruidosa Avenue	3rd Saturday only	972-352-9449	Saturday
South Pointe Church Food Pantry	9:00 to 11:00 a.m.	3050 Buffalo Gap Road	3rd Saturday only	972-691-1118	Saturday