Where Abilene and Texas Families Can Find Food Assistance During the Shutdown

With the government shutdown dragging on, families across Texas and the Big Country are bracing for tough days ahead. SNAP benefits and other assistance programs face major disruptions, leaving many Texans unsure how they’ll keep food on the table. It’s definitely not good timing, especially as the holidays approach.

Local Food Pantries Step Up Across West Texas

Thankfully, local food pantries across the region are working overtime to help fill the gap. According to the Food Bank of West Central Texas and a Big Country Homepage resource guide, here’s where families can turn for help right now.

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Brown County

• Austin Ave Church of Christ-1020 Austin Ave, Brownwood
• Bangs Food Pantry-105 County Road 183, Bangs
• Good Samaritan- 305 Clark Street, Brownwood
• Salvation Army-403 Lakeway Drive, Brownwood
• FFC Food Pantry of Early-1040 Early Blvd, Early
• New Beginnings Church – 1001 Belle Plain Street, Brownwood
• St. John’s Church – 700 Main Street, Brownwood

Callahan County

• Bible Baptist Church – 557 Hunt Street, Clyde
• Cross Plains Food Pantry – 441 NE 9th Street, Cross Plains
• Eula United Methodist Church - 5810 FM 603, Eula
• Love & Care Ministries – 605 South 1st Street, Clyde

Coleman County

• Christian Family Ministries of Coleman County – 519 West Pecan, Coleman

Comanche County

• Salvation Army of Comanche – 400 Industrial Blvd, Comanche

Eastland County

• Cisco Food Pantry – Myrtle Wilks Community Center, Cisco
• Eastland County Food Pantry – 105 Olive Street, Eastland
• FBC Eastland Food Pantry – 405 South Seaman Street, Eastland
• Eastside Baptist Church – 4th & Young Street, Ranger
• Gorman Community Food Pantry – 114 South Kent Street, Gorman
• Rising Star Mobile Food Pantry – 108 North Main Street, Rising Star

Taylor County

• Food Bank of West Central Texas – 5505 North First Street, Abilene
• Highland Food Pantry – 1801 S. 11th Street, Abilene
• Love & Care Ministries – 233 Fannin Street, Abilene
• Mission: Abilene – 3001 N. 3rd Street, Abilene
• Global Samaritan Resources – 2074 N. 1st Street, Abilene
• St. Paul United Methodist Church – 525 Beech Street, Abilene
• Beltway Park Church – 4009 Beltway South, Abilene

How to Help or Get Help In Texas

If you’re struggling, check the Food Bank of West Central Texas schedule. If you’re fortunate enough to give, your donations and volunteer time make an immediate impact.

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