Carol’s Kindness Food Pantry
We are a nonprofit organization rescuing food from grocery stores, restaurants, and warehouses and serving it to food insecure people in East Austin, Texas.
our community impact
![Two open giving hands facing each other open toward sky symbolizing helping community.](https://www.carolskindness.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-10-at-5.20.33-PM.png)
Every Saturday we distribute food to those in need at the Gus Garcia Recreation Center. We track who attends weekly and the impact it makes. Read our blog for more updates
2024 Impact
Total Served
4429
Total Household members served
14223
Total Seniors Served
2653
Total Kids Served
2991
Total Unhoused Served
1586
Total Pounds of Food Salvaged/Donated
138490
100% OF YOUR DONATION GOES TO SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS
Help Us Make an Impact
Our non-profit rescues usable food and supplies that would have otherwise been thrown away.
![Cut carrots, iceberg lettuce and baby carrots in bags piled up.](https://www.carolskindness.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1000001067-771x1024.jpg)
We are grateful for help from our current business partners.
![Target](https://www.carolskindness.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/target-logo-3-736x1024.png)
![Sprout's Farmer's Market](https://www.carolskindness.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sprouts_Logo_4C-1024x266.png)
![Panera Bread](https://www.carolskindness.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Panera_Bread_logo_PNG4-1024x576.png)
![Spec's Wines Spirits Finer Foods](https://www.carolskindness.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/partners-specs.png)
![Canteen](https://www.carolskindness.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Canteen-Logo-1024x217.webp)
Saturday Food Pantry
12:00 PM (noon) – 1:00 PM
Gus Garcia Recreation Center
1201 E. Rundberg Lane
Austin, TX 78753
on CapMetro bus route 325
Sign in at 11:45 AM with basic information.
Clients will be called in order signed in.
All items have limits – bring two bags please.