Free food banks in Austin Texas and Travis County region.
Get information on Austin and Travis County Texas food banks, soup kitchen and free pantries. There are dozens of charities, churches, and non-profits that work to prevent hunger. Tens of thousands of low income families, individuals as well as children receive free food, groceries, and meals from these centers every year.
Or Travis County residents can apply for SNAP food stamps, free school lunches, Meals on Wheels (for seniors or disabled) and more. There are also free Thanksgiving as well as Christmas meal programs. Find information below, or at the bottom of this page is a referral phone number for more free food pantries in Travis County near you.
The food banks as well as pantries in the Austin area that operate have various criteria that need to be met in order to receive food, however very few people are turned away from help. Even if a pantry does not have resources available, the staff will try to offer referrals or other solutions. Each center will operate under different conditions and the food banks, pantries, and churches are located throughout Travis County. You may need to call to make an appointment for some centers, and others operate under limited hours.
El Buen Samaritano 7000 Woodhue. Located in Austin 78745 Call for help - 512-439-0733 Hours of center - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 – 12:00 pm
Haynie Chapel Food Pantry Address - 16309 Greenwood, Garfield, 78617 Phone number and hours - 512-247-4454 Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 The charity may have perishable food such as fruits or vegetables. There may also be canned groceries, Christmas meals, and snacks for students out of school.
First Baptist Church of Manor 406 Eggleston, Manor, 78653 Dial 512-281-2008
Pflugerville First UMC 500 E. Pecan, Pflugerville 78660 Dial 512-251-2575 Tuesday, 9 a.m.-12 A church helps people, regardless of religion.
Caritas of Austin Address - 611 Neches in Austin, TX 78701 Telephone - 512-479-4610 Soup Kitchen – free lunch and hot meals, center hours are Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There are also Senior Brown Bags, holiday meals, Meals on Wheels for the homebound or disabled and other aid.
St. Joseph SVDP - Manor Address - 1300 Hwy 973/Loop 212, Manor, 78653 Dial for help - 512-272-4004 Also need to call for appointment. Assistance from this Travis County charity may be financial help or a free box of food. Case managers also help clients apply for SNAP food stamps, WIC vouchers, and other government support.
Reaching Out Center 15630 Vision Dr., Pflugerville, 78660 512-251-4800 A number of services and emergency food assistance programs are administered.
St. Elizabeth SVDP 1520 Railroad Ave., Pflugerville 78660 512-251-9838 Monday, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays 7:30-11:00am only service the following zip codes 78728, 78753, 78754, 787660
Reaching Out Center 15630 Vision Dr., Pflugerville, 78660 512-251-4800 A number of services and emergency food assistance programs are administered.
Spicewood Helping Hand Crisis 512 Pace Bend Rd.., Spicewood 78669 Dial for food 512-924-9822 Center hours Tuesday, 4–6 p.m.
Salvation Army Social Services in Travis County There are multiple food pantries as well as soup kitchens from all sites in the county. Meals are for the homeless. Other food and financial aid may help veterans, seniors citizens, and the disabled in Travis County. They also have the Angel Tree gift and Christmas meal program. Or free Thanksgiving dinner, summer camp, and Christmas meals. More on Salvation Army assistance programs Austin area.
Kingdom of God Christian Center Pantry address - 5811 Berkman Dr Ste 130, 78723 Phone number - 512-926-5422 Pantry hours - 2 & 4th Saturday 8am-10am
Trinity Center 304 E. 7th 78701 Phone - 512-472-1196
Rebekah Baines Johnson Center Address is 21 Waller St Austin, TX 78702 Main phone number is (512) 476-6051
St Margaret Mary Catholic Church - Mobile Pantry Location of the main office is 1101 W New Hope Dr Cedar Park, TX 78613
Eternal Faith Baptist Church 12720 Farm to Market Road 973 Manor, Texas 78653 Dial 512-272-4043 for hours. A pantry may have Cooking Oil, Diced tomatoes, Pasta, soup, cereal, baby formula and more. The church also serves Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals in Travis County.
Santa Cruz Catholic Church 1100 Main St Buda, TX 78610 512-415-4012 Volunteers and donations keep the food bank going. Canned soups and stews, Peanut Butter, canned meats, baby formula, Ensure for seniors, fruit juices, instant milk and more.
Shoreline - North Austin Mobile Pantry 15201 Burnet Road Austin, TX 78728
Mission Possible 1190 Chicón Austin, TX 78702 512-494-0953
Covenant United Methodist Church 4410 Duval Rd Austin, TX 78727 512-346-3124 Get Rice, Pasta, and Other Pantry Staples. Or the pantry has feminine products, clothes, and other items.
Foundation Communities - Crossroads 8801 McCann Dr. Austin, TX 78757 The pantry uses volunteers. A meal on wheels service is available too for senior citizens. Other support may be baby formula, diapers, and more.
Greater Love Baptist Church 6601 Manor Road Austin, TX 78723 Phone number - (512) 929-3017 The pantry has produce and fruit only.
Austin Voices Lanier 1111 Fairfield Dr Austin, TX 78758
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council Address is 901 W. Braker Lane Austin, TX 78758 Telephone number - 512-251-6995 Or SVDP Round Rock, 620 Round Rock West, Round Rock, Texas 78681, 512-255-2330 Many churches are part of the Society of Saint Vincent. There may be furniture, kitchen supplies like pots and pans, emergency boxes of food, holiday meals, and more. Shelter, baby formula, vitamins for the elderly and other goods may be offered too. More on free food assistance Travis County St. Vincent.
St. Louis Food Pantry Main address 2114 St Joseph's Blvd Austin, Texas 78757 512-454-0384 The free food pantry may have dry and canned goods, paper products, personal hygiene supplies, clothes, and personal toiletries to those in need.
Travis Heights Food Pantry 4403 Russell Dr. Austin, TX 78745 512-799-2961
Montopolis Friendship Community Center 403 Vargas Rd Austin, Texas 78741 Call (512) 385-0294
Lyons Gardens 2720 Lyons Rd Austin, TX 78702 (512) 236-1781
Bread For All Address - 1314 E Oltorf Austin, TX 78741 Main number is 512-444-1314 There is a soup kitchen for meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. they also help immigrants and Spanish speakers, the homeless, and unemployed.
Foundation Communities - M Station 2918 E. Martin Luther King Blvd Austin, TX 78702 512-617-3037
Loaves and Fishes A faith based charity. Programs include a furniture and clothing bank, financial aid, household supplies, goods like detergent or soap, and more. A free food pantry is also on site. More on Travis County Loaves and Fishes.
Our Lady’s Maronite Church Location is 1320 E 51st St Austin, Texas 78723 Dial (512) 458-3693
Austin Baptist Chapel Address - 908 E. Cesar Chavez 78702 Phone number - 512-474-2666 Stop by for groceries or served, and also a Soup kitchen – serves free lunch every day 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Catholic Charities: Angels of Hope Location - 1817 E. 6th 78702 Dial for help - 512-651-6101 Hours of food pantry - Thursday, 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 pm., Friday, 10:00am- 1:00pm Catholic Charities is a leading social service agency in Travis County. They may have cash assistance for emergency bills and expenses. Other items include food for the low income, seniors, and homeless, baby supplies, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and gifts, and referrals to government programs such as LIHEAP and food stamps. This is the local office of one of the nation’s leading charity/food organizations.
Capital Area Food Bank of Texas Address is 8201 S Congress Ave Austin, TX 78745 Call (512) 282-2111 They offer clients referrals, both to pantries and public aid. Examples in Travis County may include WIC - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commodity food, Meals on Wheels, and many others.
Cristo Rey Social Ministries Location - 2208 E. 2nd Street 78702 Telephone - 512-477-1099
Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church 1801 Pennsylvania Ave. 78702 Assistance phone number - 512-731-2498 Pantry hours - Saturday’s, 9:30 a.m.–12
Leander Church of Christ 300 Crystal Falls Pkwy Leander, TX 78641 Call (512) 259-4673 Free food, hot meals, baby formula, and hygiene items may be passed out in Travis County.
Olivet Helping Hand Center Center address - 1161 San Bernard St. 78702 512-472-2298 Hours - 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-12 Items at the pantry may include Peanut Butter (no glass jars), fruits, soup, and brown bag lunches.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 1206 E. 9th St. 78702 Pantry phone number - 512-478-7955 Food pantry hours - Monday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-12 A leading center in Travis County. May have limited financial assistance for basic needs such as utilities, rent, and medications. That would be in addition to the fresh foods (fruits, vegetables) and canned goods.
Rosewood Avenue Baptist Church 1807 Rosewood Avenue 78702 Dial for help - 512-476-2801 Food center - 1st & 3rd Saturday, 7-9 a.m.
Bethany Faith Food Pantry 3507 E 12th St., Austin Texas 78721 Telephone number - 512-926- 4146
Austin Cornerstone Church Food Pantry Address - 1101 Reinli St. 78723 Phone - 512-467-2140 1st & 3rd Thursday, 12-2 p.m.
Casa de Dios 6618 Manor Rd Austin Texas, 78723 Call the food bank at 512-373-0931 Hours are 2nd & 4th Thursdays from 5-7pm.
Hutto Lutheran Church Main address is 402 Church St. Hutto, Texas 78634 Dial (512) 759-2064
Eastside Community Connections 5810 Berkman, Austin Texas 78723 Dial - 512-220-7312. Only offers food to people at most every two weeks
Hope Lutheran Church Address of food bank - 6414 North Hampton 78723 Telephone - 512-926-8574 Hours - Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
John Community Food Center 500 E St Johns Ave Austin, TX 78752 (512) 381-7104 An emergency pantry can help feed low income families. Others that use it are working poor, underemployed, or struggling to pay for their groceries.
Hill Country Community Ministries 1005 Lacy Dr Leander, Texas 78641 Dial (512) 259-0360 for hours. There may also be vouchers for special needs. Free food, medications, and even transportation is arranged from the non-profit food bank.
RockPointe Church 1070 Co Rd 177 Leander, TX 78641 (512) 259-8872
Dorcas Passion Ministries 3016 E. 51 St., 78723 Dial 512-662-6321 Free food as well as blankets for the homeless and case management is available.
River Road Baptist Church of Austin Texas. Phone number - 512-276-3824 Emergency boxes of groceries, cleaning supplies, and hygiene items (such as soap) may be passed out in Travis County.
Santa Barbara Catholic Church 13713 FM 969, Austin 78724 Telephone - 512-276-1015
Feed The Community at Gateway 7104 McNeil Road Austin Texas, 78729 Dial - 512-837-2162
Foreman Phillips Outreach Center Pantry address - 15630 Vision Dr Pflugerville, Texas 78660 For information, dial (512) 251-4800 Food, personal hygiene supplies, ESL classes, razors, soap, paper goods and much more is offered.
Westover Hills Church of Christ Location is 8332 Mesa Dr. 78731 Texas Phone - 512-345-6386. Can call to make an appointment.
Lake Travis Crisis Ministries 107 RR 620 South #114, Austin, TX 78734 Dial for help - 512-266-9810 There may be fresh produce to families with children or an emergency box of food that can last a few days.
Dolores Catholic Church 1111 Montopolis Drive. Serves Travis County families food and meals. Phone number - 512-385-4333
St. Edward’s Baptist Church Address: 702 Montopolis Drive. Austin Texas, 78741 Phone number - 512-385-3564 A pantry is on site.
CHI- Dove Springs 5801Anize Dr 78744 Dial for help - 512-972-5787 A food bank and soup kitchen are on site.
Hands of Love 5201 E. William Cannon, 78744. Austin based. Call for help - 512-462-1011 Saturdays: 12-2PM Everything from free groceries to Thanksgiving or Christmas meals are served.
Austin Christian Tabernacle 4400 S. 1st 78745 Phone number - 512-462-3313 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-1p.m. In addition to emergency food boxes, may have other items such as coats for kids, gently used or new work or school clothing, and holiday meals.
Austin S. 7th Day Adventist Address - 132 Eberhart Dr. 78745 Dial for help - 512-442-7888 1st & 3rd Thursday, 12-2:30p.m. serves only 78744 & 78745
Bannockburn Baptist Church Church address for food - 7100 Brodie Lane 78745 Dial for assistance - 512-892-2703 Food, clothing, summer snacks for children, and more is offered.
Jubilee Christian Center 2909 W. William Cannon Texas 78745 Phone number - 512-892-4545 Saturday, 9-10:30am Only serves zip codes of 78745, 78748, 78749. In addition this food pantry only serves the first 15 families each week.
St. Ignatius 2303 Euclid St., 78704 512-442-0226 Volunteers help veterans that are facing hunger and other low income families.
Christian Life Church CLC Food Pantry 4700 Westgate Blvd. 78745 Friday's 12-2 for the 78745 zip code Everything from Easter, Christmas and holiday meals to Spanish food, resources for undocumented immigrants and other services.
South Austin Church of Nazarene 6711 Manchaca Rd. 78745 Phone number - 512-442-8476 Hours of the pantry - Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
San Francisco Javier Catholic Church 9110 US Hwy 183 South 78747 512-243-1404 Church hours of food distribution - Thursday 2-4PM Zip codes served - 78744, 78747, 78617, 78640, 78616
Abiding Love Lutheran Church 7210 Brush Country 78749 Phone - 512-892-4040 Services from the charity range from non-profits to a free food pantry. Canned goods, soup, surplus USDA commodities, and other aid is provided.
First Baptist Church - Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Road Austin Texas 78749 Telephone number - 512-288-7570 of the Travis County church. Hours - Tuesday & Wednesday, 9 a.m.-12 Only serves zip codes in Travis County of 78749, 78736, 78739
Vineyard Christian Fellowship 13208 Morris Street 78750 Center phone number - 512-331-5200 Hours open for free food - 2nd and 4th Sunday: 1-4PM Clients of the food bank are seniors, parents with children, the unemployed, and others.
Church of Christ Hyde Park 310 W. 43rd St. (43rd & Ave B) 78751 Telephone number - 512-453-2702
Hope Food Pantry 4001 Speedway 78751 Telephone number - 512-420-0710 Thursday & Friday, 9:45-11:30am Travis County Texas zip codes served - 78757, 78752, 78754, 78723, 78751, 78756, and 78703,78705, 78722. Serves the needy in an extensive area. Call for groceries, including Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and food baskets.
Hyde Park Baptist Church Address and phone number for free food - 3810 Speedway 78751. # 512-459-6587 Location hours - Monday & Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. Areas of assistance in Austin and Travis County - 78705, 78751, 78752, 78756, 78757 Staff can help clients apply for Emergency Food Assistance Program, school meals for children, and more.
Manos de Cristo 4911 Harmon Ave. 7875 Call for assistance - 512-477-7454 A soup kitchen and food pantry are provided.
CAFB St. Johns Community Food Center Center address - 500 E. St. Johns Ave, 78752 Main telephone - 512-381-7104 Hours - Wednesday 9-11am Can supply the low income and working poor with free meals. Also offers referrals to government programs and local resources such as shelter and soup kitchens.
Gethsemane Lutheran Church Food pantry location is 200 West Anderson Lane, Austin Texas 78752 Dial - 512-836-8560 for free food, meals, and groceries.
Austin Spanish Seventh Day Adventist 100 West Rundberg, 78753 Phone number - 512-833-7222 Hours - Wednesday, 3-4:30 p.m. Immigrants in Travis County can call on this center. There are also applications to SNAP food stamps, job training, and more.
St. Mark UMC 601 W. Braker Lane, Austin 78753 Dial for help - 512-836-5747 Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m.-12, hours - Serves clients once every 4 months
St. Louis Catholic Church 7601 Burnet Rd. 78757 Phone number - 512-454-0384 Hours - Saturday, 8-10:30 a.m.
Heaven's Harvest Address of pantry is 1734 Rutland Dr., 78758 Call for help - 512-836-3282 Hours of food pantry - Monday, 6:30-8 p.m.
Príncipe de Paz Location - 1204 Peyton Gin Rd., 78758 Dial - 512-836-2160 Programs range from a feeding site/soup kitchen to a pantry.
Westover Hills Church of Christ 8332 Mesa Dr., 78759 Food assistance phone number - 512-345-6386
La Iglesia del Señor 209 E Ben White #205-206 78704 Call 512-789-4066 for free food Limited hours of - 1st & 3rd Friday, 12-2 p.m.
Lifeworks Street Outreach 408 W. 23rd St., 78705 Phone - 512-735-2300 A few days supply of groceries may be issued from the food pantry, as resources allow.
Micah 6 at UPC Address - 2203 San Antonio 78705 Call 512-473-0088 for groceries, meals, and food Location hours - Thursday 6-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30-11:30
Austin Texas and Travis County are also served by community centers
These locations can provide free food, groceries, shelter, and information on various government programs. The resources and programs like SNAP can not only provide food, but they also provide information on other financial assistance programs, such as rent and electric bills. The community centers in the Austin Texas area are listed below.
- East Rural Community Center
Phone number - 272-5561 Address - 600 West Carrie Manor Street, Manor, Texas
- North Rural Community Center
Phone number 251-4168 15822 Foothill Farm Loop, Bldg. D Pflugerville, Texas
- Northwest Rural Community Center
Phone number - 267-3245 FM 1431 Ste. 6A, Jonestown, Texas 18649
- Palm Square Office
Telephone number 854-4100 100 N. IH-35 #1000, Austin, Texas
- Post Road Community Center Office
Dial for help - 854-9130 2201 Post Road #101, Austin, Texas
- South Rural Community Center
Center phone number - 247-4407 3518 S. FM 973, Del Valle, Texas
- West Rural Community Center
854-2130 Address 8656-A Hwy 71 West, Austin, Texas
Additional free food programs in Travis County
The listing above is only a sampling of the food banks, charitable run soup kitchens as well as pantries in the Travis County and Austin Texas area. Call 800-786-2616 to get information on locations near you. Or learn about other non-profits, churches, charities, and food assistance programs like SNAP food stamps or WIC vouchers.
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