Hawk Pantry & Food Programs

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Place a grocery order with the UHCL Hawk Pantry!

HFB Food Distributions Near UHCL

Clear Lake Food Pantry
15700 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77062

Christ's Church of the Assemblies of God
1401 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058

United Way (Bay Area Center Campus)
1300 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058

Multi Cultural Center
951 Tristar Dr, Webster, TX 77598

Find HFB Food Distribution Sites Near You

Visit Houston Food Bank Food Finder, to locate local food distributions sites and pantries near your home or workplace.

View HFB Community Assistance Program (CAP) resources and request a Navigator to receive application assistance with the following:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash benefits
• Healthcare insurance through the ACA Marketplace
• Children's Medicaid
• Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
• Women's Health Program (Family Planning, Health screenings thru Medicaid Program)
• CHIP Perinatal Program
• Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP)
• Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) / Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Houston Food Bank App

Download the Houston Food Bank App, to schedule appointments with local pantries, find services near you, and pre-register for services. 

Place a grocery order with the UHCL Hawk Pantry! 

SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a federal program that provides food assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas. SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of families in need.

Want to know if you qualify? Use the chart below. Please note that there are additional factors in order to qualify for SNAP program. Visit www.yourtexasbenefits.com to find out more information.

Maximum Monthly Income Limits 

The following chart gives a general idea of the amount of money (income) most people or families can get and still be in this program.

Documents Needed To Apply For SNAP Benefits 

This is a general guideline of information and documentation needed to apply for SNAP benefits:

• Social Security number and birth date
• Citizenship or immigration status
• Money/Income from jobs and other sources
• The value of cars and other property/assets
• Expenses and costs you pay: rent, utilities, and bills

How to Apply 

Apply at Your Texas Benefits.

Do You Need Assistance Applying for SNAP Benefits? Request an Appointment.

Before requesting an appointment:

1. Please visit and review criteria and required documents at Your Texas Benefits.
2. Save required documentation in PDF format and bring them to your appointment.

Request SNAP Assistance

Texas State Benefit programs (WIC, TANF, Medicaid, etc.) help people with little or no money who are in need. You can also manage benefits through the Your Texas Benefits app, available in the App Store or Google Play.

We accept non-perishable food, toiletries, household items, and school supplies. Schedule a drop-off time..  You may also contact us to schedule an office pickup or curbside drop-off.  We will pick up your donation from your office or meet you at your car to collect your donation.

Contact us at HawkPantry@uhcl.edu, 281-283-2720.

Your financial donation will be used to purchase food and household items most requested from the Hawk Pantry. Gifts of any size make a difference!

To make a gift online:

• Go to Give to UHCL 
• Select "UHCL Hawk Pantry" from the "Choose your fund(s)" drop down menu

Give Back! We encourage students, employees, alumni, family and friends to volunteer at Food Program events.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Are you a faculty or staff member looking for a way to give back? If this is you, consider donating to the Hawk Pantry Fund. Your generous donation assists us with keeping the Hawk Pantry stocked for our students.

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