WAC is back to normal hours - Tuesdays, 11:00-1:00. Parking lot opens at 10:00.
Our Services
Choice Pantry/Suspended
Choice Pantry/Suspended
Choice Pantry/Suspended
The choice food pantry allows our clients seeking food assistance to choose for themselves what products they receive. This service is by appointment only. Sign up is the last Tuesday of every month from 12:00-2:00pm. Please understand it fills up weeks in advance and may require being on a waiting list.
Every Monday* from 11:20am-1:40pm
by appointment ONLY
Open Food Pantry
Choice Pantry/Suspended
Choice Pantry/Suspended
West Avenue Compassion distributes food weekly to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger. Please see the income guidelines below. New clients must bring a photo id and proof of residency (i.e. lease, CPS or SAWS bill).
Various job listings, from healthcare to retail, are also available to look at. Stop by and brows
West Avenue Compassion distributes food weekly to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger. Please see the income guidelines below. New clients must bring a photo id and proof of residency (i.e. lease, CPS or SAWS bill).
Various job listings, from healthcare to retail, are also available to look at. Stop by and browse our jobs table!
Starting July 7th,
New Hours will be 11:00am-1:00pm
PARKING LOT OPENS AT 10:00AM. FAMILIES WHO ARRIVE EARLIER WILL BE TURNED AWAY UNTIL 10:00AM.
Job Listings
Choice Pantry/Suspended
Job Listings
Due to COVID-19, the Job/Education Center has been closed until further notice. That does not mean we are not working diligently to provide opportunities for employment. Check out the current up to date job listings by clicking on the link below.
Please reach out to us at info@westavenuecompassion.org with any questions, comments or way
Due to COVID-19, the Job/Education Center has been closed until further notice. That does not mean we are not working diligently to provide opportunities for employment. Check out the current up to date job listings by clicking on the link below.
Please reach out to us at info@westavenuecompassion.org with any questions, comments or ways we can help find employment during this time of uncertainty.
Clothing Pantry
Health Classes/Will be able to consult with Wesley Nurse through Drive Thru only
Senior Distribution/Drive Thru Only. Fellowship time has been canceled
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 week.
Our clothing pantry is fully supported by donations, if you ha
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 week.
Our clothing pantry is fully supported by donations, if you have gently used or new clothing you’d like to donate, please send us a message titled “donations” on the Contact Us page.
Please continue to check back for updates on reopening.
Senior Distribution/Drive Thru Only. Fellowship time has been canceled
Health Classes/Will be able to consult with Wesley Nurse through Drive Thru only
Senior Distribution/Drive Thru Only. Fellowship time has been canceled
West Avenue Compassion provides the opportunity for individuals ages 60 and over to participate in two food distributions each month. On the 1st Thursday of each month at 12:00pm, seniors that qualify can receive Project Hope and Commodities.
For more information or to receive an application, please come Tuesdays from 10:00am-1:00pm durin
West Avenue Compassion provides the opportunity for individuals ages 60 and over to participate in two food distributions each month. On the 1st Thursday of each month at 12:00pm, seniors that qualify can receive Project Hope and Commodities.
For more information or to receive an application, please come Tuesdays from 10:00am-1:00pm during our weekly food distribution or call 210-573-2847
Paperwork needed to qualify for the Senior Distributions: Proof of address, Picture ID with birth date , and Proof of Income.
Health Classes/Will be able to consult with Wesley Nurse through Drive Thru only
Health Classes/Will be able to consult with Wesley Nurse through Drive Thru only
Health Classes/Will be able to consult with Wesley Nurse through Drive Thru only
WAC 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 preventati
WAC 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!
Classes are offered on Tuesdays*, prior to food distribution at 10am
Praise and Worship Service/Suspended
Praise and Worship Service/Suspended
Praise and Worship Service/Suspended
Saf.Church offers a non-denominational church service for anyone to attend. Come fellowship and worship with the community! **Attendance is not required.
Tuesdays* before distribution from
11:05am-11:50am
Social Service Referral Service
Praise and Worship Service/Suspended
Praise and Worship Service/Suspended
In partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank, West Avenue Compassion offers Social Services Referrals. Through the application process, clients can take advantage of working with the SA Food Bank over the phone to qualify for governmental assistant programs such as SNAP, TANF/AFDC, CHIP, etc.
See us Tuesdays* from 11:00-1:00pm
for an application
Community Garden
Little Free Library
Little Free Library
West Avenue Compassion’s Community Garden was created to educate clients in gardening and producing healthy fruits and vegetables that are many times to expensive through the grocery stores. Through the Community Garden, 10 families have the opportunity to plant, harvest and care for four 4X4 boxes. Educational classes are conducted eac
West Avenue Compassion’s Community Garden was created to educate clients in gardening and producing healthy fruits and vegetables that are many times to expensive through the grocery stores. Through the Community Garden, 10 families have the opportunity to plant, harvest and care for four 4X4 boxes. Educational classes are conducted each month to provide instructional assistance on the processes and how-to’s of taking care of a garden. The clients care for their box for the spring and fall planting seasons.
For more information, contact 210-573-2847.
Little Free Library
Little Free Library
Little Free Library
Girl Scout Troop 300, Muñoz & Company and Vaughn Construction teamed up with in collaboration with WAC to build and offer the Free Little Library to its community. All books are donated and free of charge to take or bring back when finished reading. We are often in need of adult and youth books, please contact us if you have books you’d like to donate!
