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Food Program Details

The Caring Place is here to help. If you live in our service area and need supplemental groceries, please come in during our office hours. For individuals and families needing food only, bringing documentation is not required, all information is self-declared. 

Food Pantry Open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Qualifying families can visit the Food Pantry at 2000 Railroad Avenue once per month.

This image provides information about the Food Programs at The Caring Place, including hours of operation. It highlights the Food Pantry, HOPE program, and Fresh Food For Families.

The Caring Place Food Pantry

Esta imagen comparte información sobre los programas de alimentos de The Caring Place y los horarios de atención. Aquí puedes conocer más sobre la Despensa de Alimentos, el programa HOPE y Fresh Food For Families.

This assistance is available to all individuals and families with a need in our service area. 

  • Food Pantry is a "Free Choice Model," meaning you may select a designated number of items from each category.  This allows households to bring home the items their family will best be able to utilize.
  • Neighbors must ensure they have an updated Caring Card each year.  To get a Caring Card, visit Programs & Services across the street at 2001 Railroad Avenue.

Fresh Food For Families

Fresh Food For Families Takes Place on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of each month

Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) in Austin provides fresh fruits and vegetables which are distributed by The Caring Place.

  • Area families are invited to access this farmer's market-style event on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the month beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 a.m.*
  • Food is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and the variety of fruit and produce varies.
  • Participants must have a Caring Card which can be obtained from 2001 Railroad Avenue, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Park and walk to follow signs or directions for the market

  • Check our website calendar or Facebook for changes due to holidays or closures.

    *Food distribution will begin as soon as we unload the produce received from Central Texas Food Bank and is estimated to begin by 8:00 AM, but may begin earlier or later, depending on when the delivery truck arrives.
     

HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly)

The purpose of the Healthy Options Program for  the Elderly (HOPE) is to reduce hunger among seniors age 60 and older by providing them with free monthly distributions of nutritious food.  Each month, HOPE clients receive 15-20 pounds of shelf-stable grocery items to supplement their diets. 

  • The Caring Place distributes HOPE to those eligible people living in our service area.
  • A short application is required annually to participate in this age and income or crisis based program.
  • Self-declaration of name, address, number in family, age and basis for eligibility (income/crisis) is needed.

This program is made available through our partnership with Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) in Austin.  Please call 512-943-0700 for participation information at The Caring Place.

 

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