Our Farms

The San Antonio Food Bank cultivates 25 acres spread across three unique agricultural sections at our main facility. We also farm an additional 50 acres at the National Park Service’s Mission San Juan Capistrano, a World Heritage site.

The fruits and vegetables grown on our farms feed the hungry in our community. A small portion of the produce we grow is available for purchase at local Farmers’ Markets operated by the Food Bank.

In a unique partnership with the National Park Service, the San Antonio Food Bank cultivates 45 acres of farmland at Mission San Juan, with an additional 5 acres dedicated to a historic demonstration garden. Using irrigation from the 300-year-old acequia, the farm replicates traditional agricultural methods once used by Mission inhabitants, preserving the region’s rich farming heritage while producing fresh, nutritious food.

Harvested produce is distributed through various Food Bank programs, ensuring families facing food insecurity have access to healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The demonstration garden also serves as an educational space, offering visitors hands-on learning about traditional farming techniques, native crops, and sustainable agriculture. By blending history with modern hunger relief efforts, this partnership strengthens the community, honors the past, and nourishes the future.

Adjacent to our warehouse facility, the San Antonio Food Bank operates a thriving urban farm that grows fresh produce year-round. This farm utilizes sustainable agricultural practices to cultivate a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables, including onions, watermelons, cantaloupe, potatoes, sweet potatoes, strawberries, and much more. By optimizing available space and resources, the farm serves as a vital source of fresh, nutritious food for the community.