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FREE Food Resources in Austin
FREE food assistance in Austin TX including food banks, food pantries, FREE meal programs, and emergency food resources for individuals and families. Serving all Austin neighborhoods.
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ATX Free Fridge Project
Network of community fridges and pantries across Austin — take what you need, 24/7, no ID or registration.
Visit siteAustin ISD FREE Meals (school year + summer)
FREE breakfast/lunch at 76 AISD campuses plus a summer meals program open to any child 18 and under — no ID required.
Visit siteAustin Mutual Aid — Community Fridges & Food Pantry
Seven-plus FREE community fridges across Austin plus a food pantry at Gus Garcia Recreation Center.
Visit siteCaritas of Austin
Serves homeless, working poor, and refugees in Travis County
Visit siteCentral Texas Food Bank
Austin's largest food bank with pantries across the area
Visit siteEl Buen Samaritano Food Pantry
FREE drive-through/walk-up pantry with fresh produce and groceries; bilingual staff. Tue & Thu 8:30–11am, 7000 Woodhue Dr. Hours change often — call ahead before you go.
Visit siteFeed My People Breakfast (Foundation for the Homeless)
FREE twice-weekly hot breakfast plus showers and clothing for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Tue & Thu 5:30–8:30am, downtown. Hours change often — call ahead before you go.
Visit sitefindhelp.org
Search engine for food pantries near your zip code
Visit siteHope Food Pantry Austin
FREE groceries, produce, dairy, plus clothing and hygiene items. Thu & Fri 9–10:30am and the first Sat of the month, 4001 Speedway. Hours change often — call ahead before you go.
Visit siteKeep Austin Fed
Volunteer network that rescues surplus food and redistributes it FREE to shelters and pantries across Austin.
Visit siteMicah 6 Food Pantry
University-area pantry, no questions asked. Thu 5:30–7pm and Sat 9:30–11am, 2203 San Antonio St. Hours change often — call ahead before you go.
Visit siteMobile Loaves & Fishes
Truck ministry delivering FREE meals, hygiene items, and clothing directly to people in need across Austin, daily.
Visit siteSt. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry
Walk-up food pantry offering produce, baked goods, and groceries. Mon–Wed 9am–1pm, Thu 9–11am. No appointment needed.
Visit siteSustainable Food Center – Double Up Food Bucks
Doubles SNAP dollars for fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and grocery stores.
Visit siteTravis County Community Center Food Pantries
Six county-run food pantries providing about five days of groceries per household visit (one visit per 30 days).
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Hours and programs change often. Call ahead before you go. Know something that belongs here? Email freeinaustin@gmail.com.