House of Neighborly Service

Who Can Visit?

House of Neighborly Service serves older adults and families in San Antonio's Westside community, especially those in the 78207 zip code. The warm meal delivery program is designed for seniors who need hot lunches brought to them. Care packages are taken on home visits to seniors and families living in deep poverty. Reviewers also mention a food pantry for anyone who needs help with food. Call (210) 434-2301 to find out which services are right for you.

Good to Know

Each meal delivery is more than just food. Volunteers check in on seniors during every visit to make sure their basic needs are met, and for many seniors, a volunteer's visit may be their only human contact that day. In 2025, HNS distributed over 30,000 meals to older adults and served 367 seniors through its programs.

Food & Essentials

The organization delivers warm lunches to seniors every weekday. Care packages provided during home visits include non-perishable food items, with canned vegetables, rice, and beans being the most needed. Packages also include baby wipes, baby formula, books for young children (ages 0 to 18 months), grocery store and gas gift cards, socks and underwear for children and adults, basic kitchenware such as dishes, silverware, and cooking utensils, dental hygiene supplies, and feminine hygiene products.

How to Pick Up

Warm lunches are delivered directly to seniors at their homes through delivery routes covering the 78207 zip code. Curbside distribution is also available for those who come to the building at 407 N Calaveras.

Additional Support

HNS offers several programs beyond food. The Child and Family Wellness program includes parenting classes for parents. Play therapy is provided for children. The Kid's Place Child Development Center offers early childhood education. Older adult wellness programming includes health and wellness activities. Call (210) 434-2301 or visit hnstoday.org to learn more about available programs.

Ways to Give

Donate online through hnstoday.org/donate, or with a check made out to "House of Neighborly Service" (Tax ID: 74-1153442). Checks and goods can be mailed or dropped off at 407 N. Calaveras, San Antonio, TX 78207. Online payments through Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and PayPal are also accepted at donorbox.org. Needed donation items include non-perishable food (especially canned vegetables, rice, and beans), baby wipes, baby formula, children's books, grocery and gas gift cards, socks, underwear, basic kitchenware, dental hygiene supplies, and feminine hygiene products. For questions, call (210) 434-2301.

How to Join the Team?

Sign up to volunteer as a senior meal delivery driver or assistant at givepulse.com. Volunteers arrive by 10:30 AM and finish by 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday, on routes within the 78207 zip code. Each shift counts as 3 hours of volunteer time. If you're completing court-ordered community service, contact Nicole at volunteer@hns-tx.org or (210) 890-9081 before signing up for any shifts.