If you or someone you know is in need of food, here are options for direct access to food support, help in applying for government assistance, and education classes to help you prepare healthy affordable meals at home. All services are free of charge.
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Call 2-1-1
A United Way service, 2-1-1 Texas provides information about health and human services in a variety of languages. 2-1-1 is free and accessible 24/7. Call to find out:
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Sign up for Social Services You may qualify for social services assitance provided through federal and state programs. These programs can help you stretch your budget and make healthy food more affordable for you and your family. Save time and money by allowing CAFB's staff to help you apply for:
Contact us (se habla español): 512-684-2115 Claudia Harding charding@austinfoodbank.org 512-684-2117 Whitney Devin wdevin@austinfoodbank.org 512-684-2119 Linda Bartolini lbartolini@austinfoodbank.org 512-684-2524 Learn more about Social Services Outreach.
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Visit a Partner Agency Partner Agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens and snack programs for individuals and families in need. They can help you fill your shelves with pantry staples and your refrigerator with meats, dairy and fresh produce. Some Agencies provide hot meals on site and much more. At some agencies, proof of residence is required to access services. Please contact the Partner Agency to learn how often you may visit and what information you may need to bring with you. |
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Get Fresh, Healthy Food In addition to receiving food at your local Partner Agency, you may visit CAFB's Fresh Food For Families distributions and "Wheels of Sharing" Mobile Food Pantry sites. Every month, you may recieve 10 pounds or more of fresh produce such as potatoes, apples, onions, corn and much more. Be sure to bring sturdy bags or a small shopping cart with you. Fresh Food for Families "Wheels of Sharing" Mobile Food Pantry |
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Services for Children The Food Bank provides balanced, nutriritious meals for children during the summer months and after school at select sites in Central Texas. Our meal programs are combined with enriching activities for your your chidren to enjoy. CAFB also provides kid-friendly nutrition education classes to help them learn proper nutrition and to prepare simple meals on their own. Summer Meal Service Program Kids Cafe CHOICES Nutrition Education Program |
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Services for Older Adults For older adults with special dietary concerns such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and others, CAFB's HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly)sites provides nutritious foods with you in mind. HOPE Program |
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Take a Nutrition Class Would you like to learn how to eat healthier meals, enjoy an active lifestyle and encourage children to enjoy healthy snacks within a limited budget? CAFB's CHOICES nutrition education program provides free classes for youth and adults of all ages. All classes are FREE and open to qualified individuals. Each class is one to one and a half hours long. |
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