The whole community is our neighbor...Lend a hand and help feed your fellow man.
Many people who are eligible for food stamps neither realize it nor apply. In
Bastrop County you may go to the Department of Human Services on Loop
150/Hwy 21 and apply.  Drop by and fill out an application to schedule an
interview with a representative.  You may also visit Texas Health and Human
Services online for more information.
Documents Needed with Food Stamp Application
and Most Public Assistance Programs
Proof of Identity, residency and financial need are necessary to determine eligibility for
food stamps. You do not need everything on this list, only the items that pertain to you.
Bring them with you to your food stamp interview.
Identifying Information
  • Drivers License
  • Birth Certificate
  • Work or School identification card
  • Health benefits identification card
  • Voter registration card
  • Divorce or separation decree
  • Immigration and naturalization papers
(Not required if you are not eligible to receive food stamp benefits but are
applying for your children who were born in the United States)
Proof of Residency
  • Utility bills
  • Rent or mortgage receipts
  • Library card with address
Households with elderly or disabled members only
  • Medical bills
  • Itemized receipts for medical costs
  • Repayment agreement with physician
  • Medicare card showing “Part B” coverage
Financial Status
  • Pay Stubs
  • Income tax forms
  • Self employment bookkeeping records
  • Bank Statement
  • Benefit award letter
  • Unemployment compensation award letter
  • Court order or other legal document for child support payments
  • Canceled checks for child support payment
  • Statement from person to whom child support payments are made
  • Statements from child/adult care provider
  • Paid receipts for child support payments
  • Canceled checks for child/adult care payments
  • Other proof of financial worth
Food Stamps through Texas HHS
Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry & Support Center
The Mission of the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry & Support
Center is to serve all people in Bastrop County with hunger-related
needs and support services which may include providing emergency
food, information, referral counseling and support services for families
and the elderly.
At a time when charitable giving is crucial for those in need, your
generosity is greatly appreciated and goes to help those with the very
basic need of food. In addition to the elderly struggling against rising
prices on fixed incomes are the increasing numbers of families of
displaced workers.  Please consider giving generously. See additional
ways to support us on our help page.
Emergency Assistance
63,850 lbs...885 families
2,501 individuals... 51,080 Meals

Brown Bag/Open Arms
22,786 lbs to Members
1,253 Brown Bag Members
104 Open Arms Members

Fresh Food for Families
88,778 lbs... 2,480 families
7,942 individuals... 71,022 Meals

Elgin Soup Kitchen
1,013 lbs for 650 individuals
Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry | 806 Fayette Street, PO Box 953, Bastrop, TX 78602  |  512-303-0033