Where to Pick Up Food Assistance in Lubbock & Nearby

Sometimes folks, especially seniors and families with small children, need a little extra help. Lubbock is all about loving our neighbors. If you need a little food bank help, here are the locations, days, times and tips for getting what you need to feed yourself and your family.

South Plains Food Bank (Main Food Bank)

Address: 5605 Martin Luther King Blvd, Lubbock, TX 79404
Phone: (806) 763-3003
What’s Provided: Food box distribution for families and individuals after applying for assistance; includes fresh produce, staples, meat and pantry items via scheduled pickup.

How It Works:

• Complete a food assistance application at the bank or online.

• Once approved, you’ll be assigned a pickup day/time.

• Arrive at the South Plains Food Bank location for scheduled boxes.

• They also support Mobile Pantry sites across West Texas.

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Lubbock Dream Center (Partner Distribution Site)

Address: 1111 30th St, Lubbock, TX 79411
Phone: (806) 793-3336
What’s Provided: Food bags and grocery packs distributed weekly as a partner of South Plains Food Bank.

Notes:

• Lubbock Dream Center hosts regular food pickup times; call ahead or visit their Facebook page for exact schedule.

• Community pantry distributions and additional services are offered throughout the month.

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Raider Red's Food Pantry (Texas Tech University)

Address: Drane Hall, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79410
Phone: (806) 742-1932 (Raider Relief office)
What’s Provided: Supplemental non-perishable food and hygiene items for enrolled Texas Tech students.

Hours & Eligibility:

• Open specific days depending on the semester (e.g., Wed & Fri or Tues & Thurs periods).

• Students must present valid TTU ID.

Mobile Pantry Locations (Rotating Each Month)

The South Plains Food Bank operates Mobile Pantries on scheduled days in Lubbock and surrounding towns. These sites distribute boxes or fresh produce and do not require visiting the main food bank.

Common Mobile Pantry Stops (schedule varies monthly):

• Idalou Methodist Church – 518 Chestnut St, Idalou, TX (2nd Tuesday @ 10 am)

• Ministerios Nueva Vida WW – 104 Park Rd, Wolfforth, TX (4th Wed @ 11:30 am)

• St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church – 908 Ave J, Shallowater, TX (2nd Tue @ 11:30 am)
  (Schedules are updated monthly — call South Plains Food Bank to confirm times.)

Other Community Food Pantries & Assistance

(These often partner with South Plains Food Bank and operate on fixed days — call before you go.)

While not full food bank headquarters, these local groups distribute food boxes, vouchers, or meals. Here are a few from community directories:

• First Baptist Church Food Pantry – 2101 Broadway, Lubbock, TX — volunteers hand out groceries; Photo ID often required.

• Grace Lubbock UMC — 11919 Frankfort Ave, Lubbock, TX — weekly Wednesday pickup

• Green Lawn Church of Christ Pantry – 5701 19th St, Lubbock, TX — food pantry several days per week.

• Salvation Army – 1111 16th St, Lubbock, TX — sack lunches and food support programs.

• St. Benedict’s – 1615 28th St, Lubbock, TX — to-go style meals; usually evenings.

• St. Christopher’s Pantry – 2807 34th St, Lubbock, TX — weekly food distribution.

• St. Paul’s Plains Episcopal – 1510 Ave X, Lubbock, TX — lunch bags and pantry items.

These are operated by churches and nonprofits — call ahead for hours, eligibility, and what to bring.

Helpful Tips Before You Go

• Bring ID and proof of address — many food distributions require this.

• Call ahead — hours and schedules for pantries or mobile sites can change monthly.

• Apply early at the South Plains Food Bank — their food assistance application determines box pickup time.

• If you need immediate help today, call 2-1-1 Texas for updated food distribution and emergency food sites near you.