08/26/2025
🍽 Food insecurity does not always look like empty refrigerators and pantries.
Food insecurity is the uncertainty, stress, and heartbreak of not knowing where your next meal will come from.
In Longview and across our nation, families, children, and seniors face the daily reality of hunger despite working hard or doing their best to get by.
Behind every statistic is a story:
👨👩👦 Parents skipping meals so their kids can eat
🧝 Elderly neighbors choosing between groceries and life-sustaining medication
💲 Individuals stretched thin by rising costs
More and more, folks who never struggled with hunger before are now feeling the impact as prices rise and paychecks stretch thinner. For many, the hardest part isn’t finding resources, it’s overcoming the stigma of asking for help. Pride and fear of judgment can keep people silent, even when the need is real.
Please know that there is no shame in needing support. Food insecurity is not a personal failure. It is a reality many are facing.
If you're navigating this challenge for the first time or just new to Longview and need a hand, these resources can help.
🍽 Food Support Services in Longview, Texas 🍽
Longview Community Ministries
📍506 N. Second St.
Longview, TX 75601
📞 (903) 753-3561
East Texas Food Bank – Longview Resource Center
📍2900 Signal Hill Dr.
Longview, TX 75601
📞 (903) 204-4400
Caring & Sharing Center
📍2307 S. Mobberly Ave.
Longview, TX 75602
📞 (903) 234-9521
Community Outreach Mission
📍1002 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Longview, TX 75602
📞 (903) 757-3601
Newgate Mission
📍207 S. Mobberly Ave.
Longview, TX 75602
📞 (903) 757-6146
Jesus Burger (On Mission Ministries)
📍2101 E. Marshall Ave.
Longview, TX 75601
📞 (903) 309-0759
Hiway 80 Rescue Mission
📍3117 W. Marshall Ave.
Longview, TX 75604
📞 (903) 759-8101
The Salvation Army – Longview Corps
📍519 E. Cotton St.
Longview, TX 75601
📞 (903) 215-8463
(This list isn’t complete or comprehensive, but it’s a great place to start.)
🔍You may also be eligible for benefits.
For more information - or to apply for SNAP benefits - visit:
• SNAP Food Benefits | Texas Health and Human Services
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits
Pregnant women and families with children under 5 may also qualify for WIC. Begin the application process online here:
• Texas WIC Program – Office Locator (Wellness Pointe included)
https://www.texaswic.org/locations
✨️ How to Use This Information
• Swipe or save this post to have the info on hand when you or others need it.
• Share widely. These services serve neighbors, friends, and anyone in need.
• Call ahead to confirm hours or eligibility, as some programs operate on limited schedules.
Community thrives when we look out for one another. Every call, visit, or shared resource makes a difference. ✨️
