From food rescue to addressing systemic poverty, the San Antonio Food Bank works to reduce hunger and build long-term solutions for a stronger community.
A Growing Crisis, A Committed Response
The line of cars stretched for miles outside the San Antonio Food Bank during the height of the pandemic was a stark reminder of a crisis affecting thousands. Today, that demand has not waned.
Serving more than 105,000 people each week, the San Antonio Food Bank is more than just a distributor of food—it’s a vital part of the region’s response to hunger and poverty.
Eric Cooper, CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, captures the challenge succinctly: “Hunger really, is a policy choice. If our community can gain the conscience and compassion, we could see a day when hunger doesn’t exist.”
In San Antonio, where nearly 18% of the population lives in poverty—well