The purpose of TEXCAP is to supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost.

Through the TEXCAP, U.S. Department of Agriculture-donated commodities are distributed to emergency feeding organizations such as food pantries, soup kitchens, and housing authorities. These organizations supply the commodities to participants through prepared meals that are served on-site and food packages that may be used for home consumption.

Eligibility is based on income and residential location. Individuals who reside within a TEXCAP contractor's service area may be eligible to receive meals that include USDA-donated commodities. However, participants must also meet certain income eligibility guidelines for free meals.

Questions regarding the TEXCAP: matt.mcelhaney@TexasAgriculture.gov

The goal of the CSFP is to improve the health of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women, postpartum mothers, infants, children aged six and under, and people age 60 and older by supplementing their diets with nutritious United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodities.

FND administers the CSFP in Bexar, Dallas, Dimmit, Harris, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kinney, Maverick, Starr, Val Verde, Webb and Zapata counties. The Houston Food Bank, the San Antonio Food Bank, the North Texas Food Bank, the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley and the South Texas Food Bank distribute USDA-donated commodities and provide nutritional education to approximately 12,750 women, infants, children and elderly each year.

Eligibility is based on income and residential location. Individuals who reside within the CSFP contractor's service area may be eligible to receive meals that include USDA-donated commodities. However, participants must also meet certain income eligibility guidelines for free meals. Priority is given to women, infants, and children. Commodities are then distributed to people who are elderly.

NOTE: Individuals who participate in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program are excluded from participating in the CSFP.

Questions regarding the CSFP: matt.mcelhaney@TexasAgriculture.gov

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 260-1026, (866) 632-9992 (toll free), or (202) 401-0216 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.