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The Salvation Army Community Kitchen & Homeless Shelter

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,662 reviewed · 143 listed · Scored from 156 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(156) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Homeless & Transitional SheltersLow Income Housing ProgramHousing Assistance & Rental Aid Nonprofits
The Salvation Army Community Kitchen & Homeless Shelter
Services
Homeless & Transitional Shelters, Low Income Housing Program, Housing Assistance & Rental Aid Nonprofits
Reviews
156

What Residents Report

The shelter provides daily free meals (breakfast 6-7am, dinner 5pm, lunch Monday-Tuesday) and a clean, wheelchair-accessible facility that has kept people housed and fed for years. The main limitation is the five-night cap on stays, and some women report staff failed to address safety concerns or connect them to resources, leaving them vulnerable to continued abuse.

Praised for
  • free meals regularly served
  • clean and well-maintained facility
  • staff respect privacy and dignity
  • accessible to those without ID
Watch-outs
  • limited to 5-night stays
  • insufficient long-term shelter options
  • women report feeling unsafe and unprotected
  • staff communication about available resources
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Best for: people needing immediate food and emergency shelter with no documents or ID.
Think twice if: seeking long-term housing or recovery support; some women report staff did not adequately address safety or abuse concerns.

What Works Here

  • daily free meals with consistent hours
  • clean, wheelchair-accessible facility
  • no ID required for initial access
  • case managers on-site to help with intake

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Breakfast served 6-7am daily Monday-Sunday
  • Dinner served 5pm daily Monday-Sunday
  • Lunch served 12pm Monday-Tuesday only
  • Arrives 30 minutes early recommended to ensure meal card pickup
  • Case managers issue ID cards on-site for meal access
  • Interior described as clean and sanitized with organized layout
  • Wheelchair accessible with handicap parking
  • Hour allowed for meals during which restrooms are open

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Homeless & Transitional Shelters
Praised for daily free meals and clean space, criticized for five-night cap and safety concerns reported by some women.
Low Income Housing Program
Limited long-term housing options; stays capped at five nights despite need for longer-term support.
Housing Assistance & Rental Aid Nonprofits
Staff sometimes unclear about or slow to share available resources; case managers cited as helpful on intake but variable in follow-up support.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 4.2 against a 3.86 average across the 37 homeless & transitional shelters businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 42
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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19

Leasing & Application Office

Address
300 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706

Last verified 2026-07-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
00:00-24:00
Tuesday
00:00-24:00
Wednesday
00:00-24:00
Thursday
00:00-24:00
Friday
00:00-24:00
Saturday
00:00-24:00
Sunday
00:00-24:00

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
Free mealsFood pantryHousing and sheltersVeteran servicesEmergency assistanceClothing assistanceAddiction resourcesYouth services
Published prices
Donation
$500
Donation
$250
Donation
$100
Donation
$50

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

What are the meal times?
Breakfast 6-7am daily, lunch 12pm Monday-Tuesday, dinner 5pm daily. Arrive 30 minutes early for meal card pickup.
Do I need an ID to get a meal?
No. If you don't have an ID, bring anything with your name on it or speak to the case manager at the door; they can issue you a shelter ID card.
How long can I stay?
The shelter offers a five-night stay limit. Staff can discuss resources or referrals for longer-term housing.

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Last updated 2026-07-21