🧤 Free Winter Meals in San Antonio (2025–2026)
From November to February, San Antonio steps up to support families, children, and individuals in need with free meals, snacks, and warming centers during cold weather months. No ID, no paperwork — just help when you need it.
🔹 Winter Meal Program Overview
- 🗓️ Dates: November 2025 – February 2026
- 💰 Cost: FREE
- 👥 Who’s Eligible: Children, teens, adults, and seniors
- 📍 Locations: Schools, libraries, rec centers, shelters, and pop-up warming sites
- 📱 For Help: Call 2-1-1 (United Way helpline, 24/7)
🍽️ Free Meal Programs This Winter
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St. Vinny’s Bistro @ Haven for Hope
- 🍳 What: 3 hot meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- 🧣 Winter Expansion: Extra meals during freezing nights
- 📍 Address: 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX
- ☎️ Phone: 210‑220‑2100
- 🔗 Website: https://www.havenforhope.org
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San Antonio Food Bank – Kids Café (Winter Edition)
- 👶 Who: Kids 18 & under (or 21 with disabilities)
- 🍽️ What: After-school meals and snacks
- 🏫 Where: Schools, libraries, community centers
- 📍 Ongoing: Throughout the school year
- ☎️ Phone: 210‑337‑3663
- 🔗 Site Finder: https://www.safoodbank.org
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City Winter Camps (Free Lunch & Snacks)
- 🏕️ When: Winter Break – Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026
- 🍱 What: Lunch + snack included
- 👧 Ages: Pre-K to 13
- 📍 Locations: Rec centers across San Antonio
- ☎️ Info: 210‑207‑3000
- 🔗 Register: https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec
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City of San Antonio Warming Centers
- 🧥 Open When: Temperatures drop below 32°F or during outages
- 🛏️ What’s Offered: Warm shelter, light snacks, restrooms, pet space
- 🧭 Live Status: https://www.sanantonio.gov/WinterWeather
- ☎️ More Info: Call 3-1-1
🔍 How to Find a Nearby Meal Site
| 📱 Text | FOODTX to 877-877 |
| ☎️ Call | 2-1-1 (United Way) |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.summerfood.org (works all year) |
| 🧭 Local Map | https://www.sacrd.org (search: “free meals”) |
📢 Help Someone This Winter
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✅ Send to group chats, churches, schools, and community boards
✅ Post in Facebook, Nextdoor, or neighborhood groups
❤️ San Antonio Stands Together
Whether it’s one hot meal or a warm place to sleep, help is here. Let’s make sure no one is left out in the cold this winter.