Food support with dignity and choice.
At the Northern Hills Food Pantry, neighbors make an appointment and shop from available groceries that fit their household. No church membership is required.
Make a Food Pantry appointment.
San Antonio, TX 78217
Call first.
Appointments, available times, and grocery inventory can change. Calling before you go lets the Pantry team confirm an appointment and tell you what to expect.
The Food Pantry is at Thousand Oaks Drive, not inside the Ministry Center’s 4306 Naco Pass building.
A grocery-store experience, not a prepacked box.
The Pantry uses a client-choice model. During an appointment, households select from the food available that day, which may include canned goods, fresh produce, bread, meat, dairy, frozen foods, and other necessities.
1. Call
Dial 210-236-6810 and select option 2 to ask for an appointment.
2. Confirm
The Pantry team will confirm the available time and any information you should bring.
3. Choose
At your appointment, select from available groceries based on your household’s needs and preferences.
Food access became a doorway to wider support.
During 2025, the Ministry Center distributed 846,572 pounds of food through 19,205 family food-support visits. The annual report records more than 1,600 households supported monthly.
Help make choice possible.
Volunteers help keep the Pantry welcoming and dependable. Roles and schedules change with current needs, so begin by contacting Northern Hills and sharing your availability.
Answers before your appointment.
How do I make an appointment at the Northern Hills Food Pantry?
Call 210-236-6810 and choose option 2. Appointments are offered Tuesday through Thursday. Call first to confirm the current availability and time.
Where is the Food Pantry?
The Pantry is at 4300 Thousand Oaks Drive, Suite 102, San Antonio, Texas 78217. It is separate from the Ministry Center Campus building at 4306 Naco Pass.
Do I need to be a Northern Hills church member?
No. Church membership is not required to ask for Food Pantry support.
What food is available?
Available groceries vary. The client-choice Pantry may offer canned goods, fresh produce, bread, meat, dairy, frozen food, and other necessities based on current inventory.
Is this a drive-through pantry?
The Pantry operates with a client-choice grocery-store model. Call before visiting so staff can explain the current appointment and arrival process.
How can I volunteer?
Visit the service opportunities page or call the Ministry Center at 210-236-6810 to ask about current Pantry volunteer needs.