Research Guides: Social Services: Food

Free Meals

Mobile Loaves & Fishes - Truck Schedules
512-328-7299
See today's schedule for times and locations of Mobile Loaves & Fishes' free meal trucks. This social outreach ministry also provides clothing and hygiene products. Learn more about MLF.

Angel House Soup Kitchen (Austin Baptist Chapel)
908 E. Cesar Chavez | 512-643-2327
Breakfast 9:30 - 10 AM and lunch 11 AM - 12:30 PM daily.
Caritas
611 Neches St. | 512-479-4610
Lunch Monday–Friday at 11 AM–12:30 PM.
Community of Christ
2132 Bluebonnet Ln. | 512-444-7120
Breakfast on Sunday at 9:00 - 9:30AM
Foundation for the Homeless (Feed My People Program)
1300 Lavaca St. | 512-453-6570
Breakfast Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30–7 AM. Other limited services may include showers, AA meetings, a clothing closet (Thursdays only), and haircuts (every other Thursday).
Micah 6 Street Youth Drop-in Center
2107 San Antonio Street (University Baptist Church)
Saturdays from 1-4 PM, the drop-in center includes a place of fellowship, a healthy meal, a computer lab and special educational and self-care programs.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
14311 Wells Port Dr. | 512-251-0698
Dinner Thursday from 5:30–7:30 PM. Shower and laundry facilities also available.
Summer Food: Healthy Meals for Kids
Free meals and snacks for youth aged 18 and under during the summer months. Call 877-TEX-MEAL (877-839-6325) or text FOOD to 304-304.
Trinity Center
304 E. 7th St. | 512-610-3520.
Pick up a to-go meal from the porch. Breakfast available M - F, 9 - 9:30 AM. Lunch available Sundays 3 - 3:30 PM.
University Baptist Church
2130 Guadalupe St. | 512-478-8559
Dinner every Thursday at 5 - 6 PM.
University United Methodist Church
2409 Guadalupe | 512-478-9387
Brunch Saturday 8 - 9:30 AM; clothing & toiletries also available.

Food Pantries

The list below includes only a sampling of area food pantries. Use the Central Texas Food Bank site for the most comprehensive and current list.

Central Texas Food Bank
512-282-2111. Search for food pantries by type and population in Austin and Central Texas, or see the current Referral Guide from the Get Help section.

Austin Mutual Aid Free Fridges & Pantries Map
Find free food in various locations around Austin.
Baptist Community Center
2000 E. 2nd St. | 512-472-7592
Food staples and some fresh food. Call for appointment.
El Buen Samaritano
7000 Woodhue Dr. | 512-439-8900
Food pantry Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 –11 AM. Drive-through or walk-up; no appointment necessary.
Hope Food Pantry (Trinity Church)
4001 Speedway | 512-592-3171
Free groceries Thursdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month from 9 - 10:30 AM. Bring a photo ID and proof of address; one visit per household per month.
Micah 6 Food Pantry (University Presbyterian Church)
2203 San Antonio St. | 512-476-5321
Available Thursday from 5:30-7 PM and Saturday from 9:30-11 AM.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
14311 Wells Port Dr. | 512-251-0698
Food pantry and diaper bank on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month from 9 AM – 12 PM.

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