Programs:
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Getting Help
Call 2-1-1.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact First Call For Help (phone 2-1-1). 2-1-1 Texas, a United Way service, provides telephone-based, multilingual information and referrals to health and human services. 2-1-1 is easy to remember, FREE and accessible 24/7.
Visit a Partner Agency in your area.
More than 370 non-profit human and social service agencies distribute food and grocery products to clients throughout the 21 county service area. View CAFB Partner Agencies and their hours of operation.
Visit a Fresh Food For Families location.
The Fresh Food for Families program provides quality fruits, vegetables and other perishables free of charge, on a regular basis to low-income households. View the calendar.
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Food stamps are a key way to address the nutritional needs of low-income Texas families, and one of the nation's most important defenses against hunger. In Texas, nearly half (42%) of those eligible for food stamps aren't receiving them. Millions of dollars set aside for food stamps go unspent each month. |
- Answers to questions about the application process, procedures, and rules
- Application forms
- Help filling out and turning in your application
Is my income over the limit?
Use the table below to find the gross and net income limits for food stamp benefits. If your household has a person who is 60 or older or disabled, only the net income limit must be met.
To determine the number of people in your household, the most important consideration is whether the people live together and share food expenses. If you live together, eat together, and share food costs, you are a household. If you don't share food costs, you are two households (or more), even if you live together.
| People in Household | Gross Monthly Income | Net Monthly Income |
| 1 | $1,107 | $851 |
| 2 | $1,484 | $1,141 |
| 3 | $1,861 | $1,431 |
| 4 | $2,238 | $1,721 |
| 5 | $2,615 | $2,011 |
| 6 | $2,992 | $2,301 |
| 7 | $3,369 | $2,591 |
| 8 | $3,746 | $2,881 |
For more information about Food Stamp Outreach, call Stephen Beasley at 512.684.2119 or email sbeasley@austinfoodbank.org.
FAQ
Q: Can I come to the Food Bank to receive food?
A: The Food Bank does not provide food directly to the public. Please contact a Partner Agency in your area for assistance or download the Emergency Food Referral List. Be prepared in case of an emergency. Do you know what to do or where to go in case of an emergency or a natural disaster? Learn more.
