Food banks in Austin & Central Texas

The Central Texas Food Bank at a glance

Headquartered at 6500 Metropolis Drive in Austin, the Central Texas Food Bank distributes more than 60 million pounds of food a year through more than 250 partner agencies. The food bank itself does not give groceries directly to individuals — partner pantries and mobile markets do.

How to get food this week

1. Search the Austin food assistance directory for pantries near your ZIP.
2. Check the Central Texas Food Bank's official Find Food map for mobile pantry dates.
3. Bring a photo ID and a piece of mail showing your Central Texas address if possible.
4. Call 2-1-1 Texas for emergency boxes, delivery, or referrals.

Major partner programs in Central Texas

• Mobile Food Pantry — weekly produce and grocery distributions across Travis, Hays, Bastrop, and Williamson counties.
• Fresh Food for Families — free produce markets at community sites.
• School Pantries — operating in Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD, and Pflugerville ISD campuses.
• Senior Grocery Program (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) — monthly boxes for adults 60+.
• Kids Cafe — after-school and summer meals at partner sites.

Eligibility and what to bring

Most partner pantries serve anyone in need without proof of income or citizenship. Photo ID and proof of address help speed intake. See our pantry checklist.

Help beyond a single visit

• SNAP/EBT through Texas HHSC — the food bank has on-site SNAP application help.
• WIC clinics across Travis County for pregnant moms and kids under 5.
• School breakfast/lunch and Summer Food Service Program through Austin ISD.
• Senior meals via AGE of Central Texas and Meals on Wheels Central Texas.

Related Austin guides

• All food assistance in Austin
• Food banks in Austin directory
• Austin food pantry directory
• All free food programs in Texas