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Other Food & Pantry Resources – The 12th Can

Other Food & Pantry Resources

Other Pantry Services

Pocket Pantries

The purpose of the Pocket Pantry Program is to provide temporary relief to Texas A&M students in need who are experiencing food insecurity by providing immediate access to non-perishable food and toiletries before directing them to additional support resources on campus. Pocket Pantries are located across campus. Look for the Pocket Pantry Symbol. For questions, contact studentlife@tamu.edu.

More Information About Pocket Pantries

Brazos Valley Food Bank Pantries

If you are in need of food assistance and the 12th Can is not open, the following are other Brazos Valley Food Bank food pantries in the Bryan-College Station area that may be able to help.

List of all BVFB Food Pantries

Twin City Mission Services

The vision of Twin City Mission Services is a community in which all individuals and families have an opportunity for hope, acceptance, and stability, in a safe and caring environment. Their primary focus is meeting the needs of individuals and families in the Brazos Valley needing basic assistance. They do that by operating 4 programs: Homeless & Housing Services, Domestic Violence Services, Youth & Family Services, and Donation and Resale Services.

Twin City Mission Website: https://www.twincitymission.org

SNAP Resources

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP is one of the best ways for those in need of food assistance to support themselves and their families. It does so by providing a series of benefits to help assist families secure foods like fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry and much more. Additionally, SNAP was recently made avaliable to college students.

FDA Website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program

Resources for Those Not Affiliated with Texas A&M

If you are in need of assistance but are not currently a student, faculty, or staff member of Texas A&M University, see the provided contact information below for local agencies: