Food Distribution Agency Partners

The Brazos Valley Food Bank (BVFB) works alongside a network of 37 dedicated Agency Partners—food pantries, emergency shelters, soup kitchens, and programs serving youth, seniors, and individuals with disabilities—to distribute over 6 million pounds of food each year to those in need.

Together, we form a vital safety net, ensuring no neighbor in the Brazos Valley goes hungry.

The Brazos Valley Food Bank gets it food from public and private donations, grocery store reclamation, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), wholesalers, and the Houston Food Bank. Once received, the food is inspected, sorted, and stored at BVFB’s facilities. Approved Agency Partners access this food for a Shared Maintenance Fee of approximately $0.19 per pound. This fee supports BVFB’s operations, including acquiring, sorting, refrigerating, and distributing food across the Brazos Valley.

Each type of Agency Partner operates with unique standards and distribution methods tailored to the needs of the communities they serve. BVFB works closely with these partners to provide food in ways that align with their specific operations.

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Public Pantries

Who They Are: Public Pantries are open to anyone experiencing food insecurity in the communities they serve. These include community-focused organizations such as food pantries and local churches.

How BVFB Supports Them:

  • BVFB delivers a variety of non-perishable foods, fresh produce, dairy, and proteins to these pantries.
  • Food is distributed by public pantries to individuals and families in two primary ways:
    • Pre-Packaged Boxes or Bags: Groceries are assembled into uniform packages for quick and easy distribution.
    • Client Choice System: Families "shop" in the pantry, selecting items based on their preferences and dietary needs.
  • BVFB provides training and guidance to ensure public pantries can safely store and handle the food.

Client Choice Pantries

Who They Are: These pantries serve clients already participating in the agency’s programs, such as shelters, treatment centers, or community support organizations. Unlike public pantries, these are not open to the general public.

How BVFB Supports Them:

  • BVFB delivers food specifically tailored to meet the needs of the clients these agencies serve.
  • Agencies distribute groceries to clients as a supplement to their existing services, ensuring that food assistance seamlessly integrates with their core programs.
  • Emphasis is placed on providing fresh, nutritious options to support the health and well-being of clients, which may include individuals facing additional barriers, such as homelessness or health challenges.

Onsite Feeding Partners

Who They Are: Onsite Feeding Partners prepare and serve meals or snacks to individuals directly at their facilities. These include public soup kitchens, after-school programs, treatment centers, and shelters.

How BVFB Supports Them:

  • BVFB delivers bulk quantities of food that can be used to prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks.
  • Many partners, such as after-school programs and shelters, rely on BVFB for staple items like pasta, vegetables, proteins, and fresh produce to craft their menus.
  • BVFB ensures that the food provided meets safety and nutritional standards, helping partners offer consistent, high-quality meals.

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BVFB proudly partners with

  • Bedias Food Pantry
  • Brazos Church Pantry
  • Bread Partners of Washington County
  • Caldwell Christian Care
  • Call for Help
  • Christian Community Services
  • Elizabeth Lutheran Church
  • Faith Mission
  • First Baptist Church of College Station
  • In God’s Hands
  • Iola Church of Christ
  • Lee Chapel
  • Lincoln House of Hope
  • Mission Reclaimed 
  • Progressive Missionary Baptist Church
  • Robertson County Cares
  • Salvation Army
  • SonShine Outreach Center
  • The Bridge Ministries

For details on pantry locations, hours, and contact information, visit our Find Food page.

Our Pantry Partners include:

  • LULAC Oak Hill
  • Project Unity Special Health Services
  • Project Unity Texas Families Together and Safe
  • St. Vincent de Paul
  • Twin City Mission

BVFB currently partners with 

  • BVCASA
  • Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas
  • Madison County House of Hope
  • MHMR Authority Mary Lake Day Center
  • SOS Ministries
  • Boys & Girls Club of the Brazos Valley
  • Boys & Girls Club of Austin County