SAAFHOUSE - Food Distribution Center

Who Can Visit?

Cafe SAAF serves people living with HIV who meet Ryan White eligibility criteria. A valid meal card is required to receive any meal, so you'll need to arrange one before your first visit.

How to Register?

You don't need to already be a SAAF client to get a meal card. Your case manager at any HIV Service Provider can complete the eligibility documentation and send a referral to SAAF on your behalf. Once you have your card, remember that your eligibility must be renewed every six months through your primary HIV service provider.

Items Needed for Registration

Bring your meal card every time you visit. You'll be asked to show it for each meal.

Good to Know

Since 1986, SAAF has been preparing free hot meals with the specific dietary needs of people living with HIV in mind. All menus are developed to support the health of HIV-positive guests. Special holiday meals are prepared and served on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Check in with your case manager regularly to review your needs and keep your eligibility current.

Food & Essentials

Cafe SAAF serves three free hot meals every day of the year, including on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Every menu is designed to meet the nutritional needs of people living with HIV.

How to Pick Up

Show your meal card at each meal service. Meals are served three times a day, 365 days a year.

Additional Support

SAAF provides comprehensive wrap-around services for more than 2,000 people living with HIV, including:

• Outpatient HIV medical care with LGBTQ+-supportive providers and board-certified infectious disease expertise
• On-site pharmacy services and medication assistance
• Medical and non-medical case management
• Mental health counseling in English and Spanish with licensed professional counselors
• Dental care referrals through contracted oral health providers
• Rental assistance and permanent supportive housing through the HOPWA program
• Free HIV and STI testing six days a week at the Grayson St. facility
• HIV prevention education programs

Ways to Give

You can donate online at the SAAF website. For more information, call SAAF Services at (210) 225-4715.

How to Join the Team?

SAAF welcomes volunteers for food pantry work, kitchen prep and cleanup, hot meal assistance, reception and light office work, group yard beautification, housekeeping and maintenance, photography and media, and event support.

To volunteer, complete these steps:

• Fill out a Confidential Volunteer Application
• Authorize a background check through the Criminal Background Authorization Form and the DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) Verification (SAAF doesn't charge for this)
• Attend an HIV 101 awareness class (in-house)
• Complete volunteer orientation videos

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Those under 18 can only volunteer at off-site activities. For group or corporate volunteer opportunities, contact Marco at (726) 233-8982 or msuarez@sanantonioaids.org.