Mobile Pantry

The Mobile Pantry is an exciting program offered at the San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB). Started in the summer of 2009, with the support of Kraft Foods, the Mobile Pantry has distributed more than 1.6 million pounds of groceries and food items to over 37,000 individuals. The Mobile Pantry runs daily (Monday – Friday, but is available on select weekends as well) throughout our 16 county service area.

On the day of the event, the Mobile Pantry comes filled with fresh, frozen and non-perishable groceries that are distributed directly to families in need. Each family is expected to leave with up to 80 pounds of groceries from a Mobile Pantry distribution.

The events, held in partnership with a current member agency, typically last two hours, can be run with as little as 12 volunteers, and provide food assistance to a great number of families. The Mobile Pantry also connects individuals to other SAFB programs including Client Services (Federal Benefit Assistance) and Nutrition, Health and Wellness Education.

With continuing food insecurity and demand for food assistance, the Mobile Pantry allows the SAFB another passage to reach families and individuals in hard to reach areas. The Mobile Pantry provides hungry individuals access to a greater array of fresh, nutritious and healthy products.

Schedule a Mobile Pantry Event

If you are interested in scheduling a Mobile Pantry, please complete our Mobile Pantry Request form Please contact Joshua Maratea via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone (210) 431-8345.

Volunteer at a Mobile Pantry Event

If you are interested in volunteering at a Mobile Pantry, please contact Melissa Schulz via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at or by phone at (210) 431-8388.

Sponsor a Mobile Pantry Event

If you are interested in sponsoring an event, please contact Michael Guerra via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (210) 431-8303.

We look forward to working with you in the near future! Thanks for your interest in our Mobile Pantry Program.