Our Community Response to the Government Shutdown
NOVEMBER 6, 2025 –
As our city faces the challenges of a government shutdown, the Jewish community of San Antonio is quietly showing up in powerful ways. From synagogues to service agencies, each is doing its part to care for our neighbors — collecting food, financial assistance, and critical support where it’s needed most.
If you can help, please help. If you are in need, please see the resources listed below — your community is here for you.
How you can help:
Donate to the San Antonio Food Bank:
All San Antonio synagogues and the Campus have volunteered to be Food Collection sites for the San Antonio Food Bank. To donate, simply stop by one of the locations below with your donation, and drop it in the bright red bin. Not sure what to donate? Check out this poster from the Food Bank with their 12 most needed items.
Urge Congress to Protect SNAP
Using the link here, you can send an action alert to your representative in Congress, asking them to protect SNAP benefits and help those in need.
Help JFS Fight Hunger
Help families directly by donating funds to Jewish Family Service’s initiative. Through this initiative, families receive up to two weeks of food.
Need help, or know someone who needs help? Here are some resources for those in need:
Food Bank Distributions through FreshTrak:
Those in need can find a food distribution center closest to them using FreshTrak. To use FreshTrak, simply plug in your ZIP Code, and a list of the closest distribution centers will pop up. To view an all-inclusive list, click here and scroll down. Pre-registration is required for some distribution sites.
Hebrew Free Loan Association
If you have your paycheck/household income stream interrupted and or rely on SNAP benefits, HFLA-SA is here to help with no-interest, no-fee bridge loans until the government reopens and or SNAP benefits continue. For more information about applying for a loan click here, or call 210-736-4352.
Jewish Family Service
If you or someone you know is in need of mental health or social services, Jewish Family Service is ready to help. To get started, click here, or e-mail info@jfs-sa.org. You can also call their north office at (210) 302-6920 or their south office at (210) 533-1112.
Texas Diaper Bank
If you are in need of hygiene supplies including diapers for children, the Texas Diaper Bank is here to help. Products are available for home delivery or pickup.