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Support organization

Hope Hits Harder Cancer Foundation

Hope Hits Harder supports San Antonio childhood-cancer families through hospital-distributed HOPE Bags, caseworker-initiated emergency funds, recurring Jana Banana Day and December toy activity, and documented child-life support. HOPE Bags include published H‑E‑B and Valero cards, meal vouchers, hygiene items, and other practical contents. Exact ages, financial-need rules, emergency amounts, and several program schedules remain unpublished.

About this organization

Provides the family assistance described in the organization's verified program pages.

San Antonio hospital-distributed HOPE Bags, caseworker emergency aid, seasonal family activities, toy support, and child-life program support.

Programs that may help

Practical Items And Home Help

Wishes And Family Experiences

B-ALL in scope Not Published

Jana Banana Day

An annual day of recreation and time together for you and your child during cancer.

Helps with: Wishes And Family Experiences

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

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Household Bills And Cash Assistance

B-ALL in scope Open

Emergency Funds

H-E-B gift cards, meal vouchers, other emergency financial help, parking vouchers and valero gift cards. The amount isn't published. Ask.

Helps with: Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Meals And Food, Travel And Transportation

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: Yes

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B-ALL in scope Open

HOPE Bags

A $100 gift-card package: $50 for H-E-B and $50 for Valero, plus a thermometer, toiletries, and Whataburger vouchers.

Helps with: Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Meals And Food, Practical Items And Home Help, Travel And Transportation

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: Yes

See eligibility and how to apply →

Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.