Houston Food Bank on Portwall Street: What to Know Before You Visit

If you searched for Houston Food Bank 535 Portwall St., Houston, TX 77029, you are likely looking for the organization's main location, contact information, food help, or volunteer details. See our full Houston Food Bank Portwall Street campus guide for address, transit, and contact info.

Address overview

Houston Food Bank · 535 Portwall St. · Houston, TX 77029. The Portwall Street location is the organization's main facility. However, people looking for groceries should not assume they can simply arrive and receive food at any time — assistance may be provided through partner pantries, programs, referrals, or specific distribution channels.

What the Houston Food Bank does

Houston Food Bank distributes food through a large network of community partners across 18 southeast Texas counties. The organization supports food access through partner agencies, community programs, referrals, and assistance resources — nearby food pantries, emergency assistance, partner distribution sites, and SNAP application help.

How to confirm hours

Food bank and pantry hours can change due to holidays, weather, staffing, special events, or emergency response. Always check the official website, Find Help page, volunteer page, phone number, and holiday or weather notices before visiting.

Volunteer vs. food assistance information

A common mistake is confusing volunteer hours with food assistance hours. The Portwall Street facility is often associated with volunteer activity, donations, and logistics. If you need food, use the official Find Help resource or call 832-369-9390. If you want to volunteer, sign up on the official volunteer page before arriving.

Nearby help resources

If you need groceries, ask Houston Food Bank for nearby partner pantries or distribution sites — a partner pantry may be closer and more appropriate than Portwall Street. You can also browse FoodCycled's Houston food assistance directory or look for local food pantries, community centers, churches, senior food programs, school meal support, SNAP, WIC, and emergency assistance organizations.

Contact and official website reminder

For accurate information, always use the official Houston Food Bank website. Third-party pages may have outdated hours, addresses, or program descriptions. Verify current hours, whether appointments are required, whether food is distributed at the location, what documents to bring, parking, and donation drop-off instructions.

FAQ

What is the Houston Food Bank address?

535 Portwall St., Houston, TX 77029.

Can I volunteer at Houston Food Bank?

Yes — use the official volunteer process and confirm available shifts before visiting.

Where do I call if I need food?

Houston Food Bank's Find Help page lists 832-369-9390 for food assistance support.

Is the Portwall Street location the same as a food pantry?

Not necessarily. It's the main facility, but food assistance may be provided through partner pantries or specific programs.

Independent informational guide. Hours, programs, and access rules can change — confirm directly before visiting.