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Contact the advocate on the closest campus for individual support accessing resources or applying for benefits like SNAP and WIC. The Student Advocacy Center (SAC) also offers case management, advising, textbook & child care scholarships, clothes and more for students with very little financial support. To have an advocate reach out to a student, complete this SAC referral form or request information here.

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Utility discounts, holiday support & more

ACC & Community Resources (austincc.edu/resources)
For help with resource access: [email protected] 
*ACC does not sponsor or specifically endorse any outside agency, service, or event listed.
FOOD ACCESS
ACC Grocery Pick-Ups
Come pick up fresh produce, grains, proteins and more (free!) 
Fri, Nov 15 (9:00 AM – 10:30 PM) / Hays Campus with Central Texas Food Bank
Tue, Nov 19 (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM) / San Gabriel Campus / with Fresh Food For All 
Fri, Nov 22 (9:00 AM – 10:30 PM) / Riverside Campus with Central Texas Food Bank

Hays Turkey Distribution *Registration is closed* Volunteer here
Fri, Nov 22 (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM) / Hays Campus with Hays County Food Bank

Hands for Hope: Turkey and Fixings
El Buen Samaritano will distribute frozen turkeys and sides via drive-through at 7000 Woodhue Drive. Must register: 512-543-7903 on Fri, Nov 15: 7am – 11am or 5pm – 8pm
Expect high call volumes; registration closes when slots are filled.

Find more groceries and food access information here: 
November Calendar: CTFB Mobile,| Food Resources | Food Access Calendar

Opportunities and Events

Opportunities & Events Calendar (details & more opportunities on calendar)
Upcoming Events:
Tue, Nov 19 – El Buen Food Pantry & Pet Food (S Austin), Free Food Market Day (Central & S Austin), Health Screenings (E Austin)
Wed, Nov 20 – Free Food Market Day (E Austin), Getting a Federal Job Seminar (HLC), Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up (E Austin)
Thu, Nov 21 – Diaper Distribution & Food Pantry (S Austin)

Holiday Programs (Meals, Toys, Gifts, & Celebrations) 
Check back often for updates!
Holiday resources available throughout Central Texas including meals, gifts and more. Register early, as some programs reach capacity.

Email [email protected] to add an event or opportunity to the calendar.

Featured Resources
Student Care Center Open to all ACC students & employees – no cost!
The Student Care Center at Highland (West Entrance Bldg 1000, Room 2220.1) offers nutritious produce & groceries, snacks, hygiene items and help accessing community resources (e.g., housing, transportation, legal aid, family support). Tuesday appointments begin in 2025.
Advocates are available 10am to 2pm Mon – Thurs to assist with access to essential resources and applying for SNAP, WIC & more 
Help with community resources available district-wide – email: [email protected]
More ACC & community resources here

Utility Bill Discounts (Austin)  
Austin Energy offers City of Austin account holders ongoing utility discounts for households within income guidelines or where one member is enrolled in MAP, SNAP, Medicaid, or other programs. Enroll in the program to get fees waived. Aplicación en español 512-494-9400
More financial support resources including utility assistance here

Medical & Mental Health Care (español)
Integral Care provides access to many resources across Travis County including medical and mental health care (including psychiatric services). They also provide crisis care and complementary support. 512-472-4357 
More health & medical care resources here

Homeless Navigation Center
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center provides a hub in South Austin to support those who are unhoused are have unstable housing, offering a wide range of support resources.
More housing resources here

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