Essential Resources Update

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ACC & Community Resources & *Essential Resource Links*

Below find resources that are timely or have been recently added to ACC’s resources. 

This information is for the convenience of our community and does not represent sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of any agency, service or event.

Eastview Grocery Pre-order Pickup

POSTPONED (1/31 event) due to inclement weather.

Note: Groceries will only be available to those who have pre-ordered this week. 

Look for an announcement and pre-order form in mid-February for the next Eastview FC Grocery Pickup: 2/28, Tues, 3-5 pm.

Overnight Cold Weather Shelter – Austin Area 

1/30 & 1/31, Mon & Tues, 6 pm – 8 pm, 505 Barton Springs Road

Register at location at designated times. CapMetro buses will offer a free ride to the registration center. For activation status call: 512-305-4233

Warn Central Texas 

Register to get emergency warnings by text, email or phone for all counties in the ACC District. Hays County Emergency Services / Bastrop County

Featured ACC Resources & Opportunities


ACC COVID Vaccine Clinics

2/1, Wed, noon – 3 pm, Eastview Building 3000, Room 3154

ACC is providing COVID vaccines to students and staff. No appointment is required, vaccines are on a walk-up, first-come, first served basis.

Student Advocacy Center: Spring Thrifting Events 

SAC will be hosting Thrifting Events during the next few weeks from 11am – 2pm at Round Rock, South Austin, and Highland Campuses. Volunteer opportunities may be available, please email [email protected]

  • 2/2, Thurs, South Austin Campus, room 1130
  • 2/8, Wed, Highland Campus, in front of ACCelerator 

Legal Advice Clinic at ACC Highland (español)

2/6, Mon, Registration opens for 2/15 clinic

*NOTE: limited Walk-up appointments available 512-640-7747

Free 30-minute family, eviction, and civil legal advice consult from a licensed attorney volunteer through Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas.  

NOTE: Immigration and criminal legal advice will not be offered

Capital IDEA CareerUp @ ACC Highland (flyer for distribution)

2/7, Tues, 6 pm – 7 pm, Highland Campus (in room 1101 of the ACCelerator)

Capital IDEA info session on substantial support available to ACC students (Career Expressway informational video)

Food Access


Free Groceries on ACC Campuses

Eastview Campus- Grocery pickup date for those who have preordered

2/3,Tues, 3 pm – 5 pm, volunteer by emailing [email protected]

Hays Campus

2/4, Sat, 9 am – 10:30 am, volunteer here

Cypress Creek Campus

2/7, Tues, 12 pm – 2 pm, volunteer here 

CTFB Calendar / Fresh Food for Families Calendar / Fresh food For All Schedule

Food Access Calendar / Animation w/ASL / español

Free, Fresh Produce Drive-Thru Event (see calendar for other locations)

East Austin Neighborhood Center

2/7, Tues, 9 am – 12 pm, 211 Comal St. Austin, TX 78702

This event is on every first Tuesday of the month!

Community Opportunities/Events


Career Workshops for Veterans & Spouses

2/2, Thurs, various times – see flyer, 9001 N IH 35, Ste 110A, Austin 78753

Information and tips on LinkedIn and the federal hiring process through the Off Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot. 

Texas Homeowner Assistance (español) 833-651-3874 

Texas Homeowner Assistance provides financial support to qualified Texas homeowners. 

Get There ATX Transportation Resources (español)

Links to explore transit, biking, scooters, ride-sharing, and more. 

Directory of Affordable Mental Health Care (español)

Database of free and affordable mental health providers offering counseling and support. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 

Parenting Information: Bright By Text (español)

Free text tips for parents/families to support pregnancy and children through age 8.


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