Welcome to West Avenue Compassion
At West Avenue Compassion, our mission is to uplift our community by first meeting immediate needs with empathy, care, compassion, and respect.
Then…
Our dedicated team of volunteers works selflessly to build pathways for each member of the community to rise to their full potential. We assist our neighbors in finding the tools that they need to shape their own futures – futures forged by the promise of independence and dignity.
Moving forward, together, we empower our neighbors to grow and to thrive, confidently and with the self-respect that comes from knowing that each of them is capable of more than they ever imagined.
Join us in inspiring change. We can do it – TOGETHER.
About Us
Our Team
Our amazing team of regular and part-time volunteers is committed to helping others. We strive to foster healthy families and create a stable environment for those that we serve and for our community as a whole. Do you think that you would be a good fit? Click "Get Involved" above!
Our History
West Avenue Compassion started within its own neighborhood. We asked the community what it needed and formed an organization to meet those needs...and so much more. WAC offers a variety of programs to further develop its impact on those we serve so that they may "stand on their own two feet" and MOVE FORWARD! We've consistently grown since then, thanks to the love and assistance of this amazing community!
Our Mission
The mission of West Avenue Compassion is to meet the immediate needs of our community while providing tools to MOVE FORWARD.
Food Pantry
West Avenue Compassion - Food Distribution
We provide more than 10,000 individuals with life-sustaining food each month and we've partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank to ensure that those in need don’t go hungry.
Food Distribution Location and Hours
10715 West Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78213
Every Tuesday from 11am – 1pm
Choice Pantry sign up is the last Tuesday of the month from 8:00am - 9:30am
Senior Pantry is the first Thursday of the month form 10:00am - 11:00am
ask a volunteer for more details
Donate Today
Your donation can make a difference in the lives of people in need. Help us support the needs of your neighbors and create a better future for our communities.
Community Resource Center
We offer a comprehensive Community Resource Center that enables members of our community to find the assistance that they need, when they need it.
Community Health Advocacy Program
Empowering Health. Strengthening Community.
The Community Health Advocacy Program (CHAP) is a compassionate and community-centered initiative housed within our Community Resource Center; designed to promote health equity, education, and access to care for individuals and families, particularly women and children, in our local area. The program aims to bridge the gap between health systems and the real-life needs of those we serve.
Our Program Mission:
To support, guide, and empower our neighbors in navigating the often complex landscape of healthcare, while promoting healthier families and stronger communities through education, advocacy, and resource coordination.
View Resources Here
Our community resource guide offers links to thousands of helpful websites. Click the button below for information.
Helping Women, Mothers, and children
We Provide a Wide Array of Services and Resources to Women, Mothers, and Children. Including:
Diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, and feminine hygiene products. AWC Centers provides onsite first trimester sonograms, pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, and STI testing. WIC is on site the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to sign up young families for benefits or recharge cards for those that already have one. Onsite mammograms are offered regularly through Christus Santa Rosa and Methodist Healthcare Minstries.
We also provide resources for: the Childcare Voucher Program, CHIP, Free Car Seats, Children’s Dental Program, Healthy Start, Head Start, reproductive health resources,
Urgent Maternal Warning Signs, a variety of programs for disadvantaged youth, Dress for Success, For Her, family violence resources, case management, and so much more.
Visit us each Tuesday from 8am to 1pm - or find these resources and more HERE on our website.
Diapers and Feminine Hygiene Products
We have partnered with the Texas Diaper Bank to offer our neighbors, both diapers and feminine hygiene products - available in the Community Resource Center every Tuesday from 9:30am until Noon.
Starting in July 2025, we will begin expanding to a total of 5 diaper distribution sites around the city. Just one more way that we strive to serve those in our community most in need.
Health Classes and Resources
Striving to Make Our Community Healthier
WAC (West Avenue Compassion) has partnered with Methodist Healthcare Ministries to offer a variety of educational health classes for clients and their families, free of charge.
The classes range from nutritional basics to specific chronic diseases like Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease. WAC also partners with various healthcare providers to offer free preventative screenings for children and adults.
Please check our calendar for upcoming events!
Clothing Pantry
Meeting the Clothing Needs of Our Community
Our pantry is stocked with gently used and new clothing items such as pants/shorts, shirts, sweaters, coats, dresses, socks and shoes. We carry a variety of clothing for men, women, and children. Depending on the supply, families can receive 5-10 articles of clothing each month.
Our clothing pantry is fully supported by donations, if you have gently used or new clothing you’d like to donate, please drop off bags of clothing during our hours of operation.
Hours: Every Tuesday 11:00am -12:45pm
Volunteer Today
We are always looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to help us carry out our mission. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to make a long-term commitment, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference. Contact us today to learn more about volunteering with West Avenue Compassion.
Job Listings
Our economic world is changing quickly and too many are finding themselves in a difficult financial situation. WAC is working diligently to help our "neighbors" find the work that they need. Click the FIND OUT MORE button and explore up-to-date jobs opportunities.
English Classes/Clases de Ingles
We offer English as a second language classes each week in person at our main location and have resources for online classes.
Class times: Monday and Tuesday 11:00am – 12:00pm
Monday and Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Ofrecemos clases de inglés como segundo idioma cada semana en persona en nuestra ubicación principal y tenemos recursos para clases en línea.
Horario de clases: lunes y martes de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Lunes y miércoles 6:00pm – 7:30pm
We also offer GED classes.
