Holiday Groceries & Meal Support
(find holiday meals, gifts for children, coats, and more)
Grocery Pick-Up Schedule (on various ACC Campuses)
Pick-up some free groceries (fresh produce, proteins, dairy, grains and more). Free and open to all ACC students, staff, faculty, and the public.
Student Care Center (SCC) (at Highland Campus)
Come on into the Food Mart in the SCC at ACC’s Highland Campus (Building 1000, West Entrance). ACC students, faculty and staff can pick-up groceries and ready-to-eat food at no-cost. No appointment necessary.
Food Access Calendar
Calendar lists where throughout the district groceries and food are available each day. This can be added to one’s Google calendar. Updated regularly, but individual organizations may change their schedules.
Student Life Food Pantries
Modest food pantries at Student Life or campus manager offices on all campuses. Find food pantries at the following locations:
| Campus | Building – Room |
|---|---|
| Cypress Creek | 2000 – Room 1121 |
| Eastview | 2000 – Room 2158 |
| Elgin | Room 1181 |
| Hays | Room 1118 |
| Highland | 1000 – West Entrance Info Desk |
| Northridge | 1000 – Room 1112 |
| Rio Grande | Level 0. – Room 1009 |
| Riverside | G – Room 8130 |
| Round Rock | 2000 – Room 2117 |
| South Austin | Main – Room 1121 |
| San Gabriel | Main – Room 1128.03 |
| Student Life is open: Mon – Thurs: 8am – 5pm & Fri: 8am – 12pm |
For more information please contact: foodpantry@austincc.edu |
Food Access Google Calendar
Add the calendar to your own Google calendar to search by zip code or just view events.
Central Texas Food Bank
Call the Distribution Programs Hotline for schedule updates at 512-684-2559.
USDA National Hunger Hotline
Find food resources by calling 1-866-3-HUNGRY OR 1-877-8-HAMBRE OR text “97779”
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program / español
Your Texas Benefits: Watch this ACC video to learn more and apply here (español).
ACC Support Center staff can help eligible ACC students enroll in these federal assistance programs. Contact sac-group@austincc.edu to enroll.
Central Texas Food Bank also offers application assistance: Schedule an appointment to enroll (español) online or call their Help Line Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 855-366-3401
WIC: Women Infants & Children / español
If you are pregnant or the mother of young children you likely qualify for this benefit. Apply here (español) or email: WICHelp@austintexas.gov
WIC Grocery Resources: Email WICDelivery@austintexas.gov for WIC Shopper Program or visit Lone Star Family Market (español).
Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program
Those eligible for WIC get $30 to use at Texas farmer’s markets.
Double Up Food Bucks / español
Doubles the amount of Lone Star (SNAP), WIC, and FMNP benefits individuals and families can spend on fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets, select grocery stores, and mobile markets in Austin.
Grocery PickUp (Free/Low Cost)
Central Texas Food Bank
Scroll down to “Resources For You” for calendars and a big list of places to get free food.
Foundation Communities
Mobile pop up food pantries.
Neighborhood Centers (City of Austin)
Food assistance to help low and moderate-income families in need with free services.
Travis County Community Centers
Six Centers: Central Austin, Del Valle, Manor, Jonestown, Oak Hill and Pflugerville.
El Buen Samaritano
Located in South Austin. Reliable regular hours throughout the week for those living in all zip codes.
Farmshare Fresh For Less Mobile Markets
Low-cost weekly fresh produce & groceries in Travis County. Accepts SNAP benefits.
Hays County Food Bank
Regular weekly grocery distributions in Hays County.
Round Rock Area Serving Center
Food staples, fresh produce (from 30+ gardens), and more (Williamson County and beyond).
The Caring Place
Individuals and families in the service area can visit the food pantry.
Hill Country Community Ministries
Food pantries & Fresh Food For All produce program (Williamson County and beyond).
Grocery Delivery (Free/Low Cost)
Central Texas Food Bank Home Delivery Program
Participants enrolled in the program will receive a monthly box of shelf-stable groceries, delivered directly to their home. All groceries and delivery are free of charge.
Farmshare Fresh For Less Mobile Markets
Low-cost weekly fresh produce & groceries in Travis County offering curbside delivery to select areas. Accepts SNAP benefits.
Saffron Trust/Feeding Austin Families Program
Free ready-to-eat meals and groceries every weekday in Pflugerville and Austin. Order a free meal by filling out their form. 512-599-9011 (info@saffrontrust.org)
Caritas Community Kitchen
Free lunch M-F (11am -12:30) in downtown Austin. 611 Neches Street
Angel House Soup Kitchen of Austin Baptist
Serving breakfast 9:30am -10am and lunch 11am-12:30pm daily at 908 E Cesar Chavez, Austin
These resources are for the convenience of our community and do not represent sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of any agency or service. For assistance accessing resources contact sac-group@austincc.edu.
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