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As the federal government shutdown continues, the federal funding for SNAP (foodstamps) is currently suspended for November, which means countless families, seniors, and children in our community may not receive their benefits, leaving them without the means to buy groceries.This comes right before the holiday season, which makes the need even more urgent. No family should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.

----If you or someone you know is impacted by this potential lapse in government food assistance, please SAVE this post and use the list below. Please also share to get the word out. We are compiling this list of local food banks and pantries so help is one click away when it's needed most.-----

GATESVILLE:• Mission Gatesville – 1st Saturday & 3rd Saturday 10 AM – 12PM, 301 N Lutterloh• Gatesville Care Center – Monday, Wednesday, Fridays 10 AM – 3 PM, 105 N 7th St• Elk Nation Foody Pantry - Thursdays, Noon - 4:30 PM, A East Brooks St. Evant

KILLEEN:• Food Care Center - Killeen, Tuesday – Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM, 210 N. 16th Street, Killeen• Armed Services YMCA Killeen, #HarkerHeights Wellness Center (110 Mountain Lion Road) on Thursdays or to ASYMCA Killeen Downtown (415 N. 8th Street) on Saturdays, must have a valid #military ID• Greater Christ Gospel, Saturday 10 AM -12 PM, 200 S. Gray Street, Killeen• VA Clinic - Killeen - Mobile Food Pantry, 2nd Friday: 10 AM -11 AM (Drive-Thru Distribution,) 1001 E Veterans Memorial Blvd, Killeen• ALCOG, 2nd & 4th Tuesday 9 AM- 12 PM, 1210 Florence Rd, Killeen• Destiny Food Pantry, Monday: 10:30 AM - 1 PM, Thursday: 9 AM -1 PM, 101 NW S Young Dr, Killeen• Southside Church of Christ, Tuesday and Saturday: 9 AM - 11 AM, 1505 Trimmer Rd, Killeen• Hamilton-Manjang Mission House, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 11 AM -2 PM, 1004 Jefferies Ave, Killeen• Killeen Empowerment Center, Monday through Friday by appointment only, after 5 PM, 2nd and 4th Saturday every month, 9 AM- 12 PM, 3629 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeen• Nolanville Food Pantry, 2nd & 4th Thursday, 2 PM- 6 PM, 300 W. Avenue I, Nolanville

TEMPLE:• Temple Christian Outreach, M-F 10 AM - 4 PM, 106 W. Avenue D, Temple• Feed My Sheep (hot meal,) Lunch, Monday-Friday: 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM (Line-up begins at 11 AM.) Lunch, Sunday: 12:30-1:30 PM (line-up begins at noon.) Breakfast, Saturday: 8 - 9 AM (line-up begins at 7:30 AM.) Dinner, Tuesday: 5:30 - 6:00 PM (line-up begins at 5 PM) 613 S. 3rd St., Temple• Salvation Army Temple, M - TH 9 AM - 3 PM, 419 West Avenue G., Temple• Churches Touching Lives for Christ, Tuesday 12:30 - 3 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM - 11 AM, 702 W. Ave. G, Temple• Love of Christ Food Pantry, Wednesday 6 - 7:15 PM, Thursday 9 - 11:15 AM, 2000 W Airport Road, Temple• VA Clinic - Temple - Mobile Food Pantry, 4th Thursday 10 - 11 AM, 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr, Temple• Taylors Valley Baptist Church, 2nd & 4th Wednesday 9 - 11:30 AM, 2470 West FM 93, Temple• Temple College - Temple - Mobile Food Pantry, 4th Saturday: 9 - 11 AM, 2600 S 1st St, Temple

COVE:• Cove House, Tuesday, 10 AM- 1 PM, every other Friday 10 AM- 1 PM, 108 East Halstead Ave, Copperas Cove• Five Loaves and Two Fishes, Monday 9:30 - 10 AM, 4th Saturday and 2nd Saturday 11 AM -1 PM, 304 E Ave D, Copperas Cove• Baptist Benevolence Ministry, M - F 9 AM - 12 PM, 507 N 5th, Copperas Cove• Holy Family SVDP (My Brother’s House,) TWF 10 AM - 1 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 12 PM, 107 Lyons St, Copperas Cove• The Refuge Mobile Food Pantry, Distributions are mobile, call for weekly location or emergency food assistance. Most often occurs on 3rd Saturday of the month 9 - 11 AM

BELTON: • Christ the King Catholic Church SVDP Food Pantry, 1st Wednesday: 3 PM -5 PM, Last Saturday: 9 -11 AM, 210 E 24th Ave, Belton• Helping Hands Ministry of Belton, Monday 12 PM- 6 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 10 AM - 4 PM, 2210 Holland Rd., Belton

---For those who are able to help this holiday season, please be aware that the demand on our local food banks and pantries is about to skyrocket. Families who rely on SNAP benefits (which are typically about $8 billion a month nationally) will be turning to our local charitable resources for survival.---

Here’s how you can make the biggest difference right now:

1. Donate Food: Non-perishable items are always welcome. Focus on shelf-stable, high-protein foods. 2. Donate Funds: Financial donations allow food banks to purchase exactly what they need, often at wholesale prices, stretching your dollar further. 3. Volunteer Your Time: Food banks need extra hands to sort. 4. Righteous Roots would greatly appreciate gift cards in small increments to HEB/Walmart for clients in need. 5. We would also love for you to sign up for our 2025 Righteous Roots Friendsgiving. I will include the sign up link for food donations. https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0544A5AE22A6FAC52...

Let's rally as a community and ensure that every one of our neighbors has food on the table, especially during the holidays. Please share this post so this vital information reaches every corner of our community.

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