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. We are also a special member of the Central Texas Food Bank enabling us to provide fresh produce and bakery items weekly.
our community impact
Every Saturday we distribute food at the Gus Garcia Recreation Center allowing clients to select food for their households. We track how many attend weekly and the impact it makes. We also do individual outreach to the unhoused and underserved community and partner with other organizations. Read our blog for more updates.
2026 Impact
Total Attendees
20,923
Up 253% compared to last year
Total Household members served
34,097
Up 171% compared to last year
Total over Age 60 Served
4038
Up 147% compared to last year
Total Kids Served Includes outreach
5297
Up 100% compared to last year
Total Unhoused Served Includes outreach
12,945
Up 244% compared to last year
Total Pounds of food Salvaged/Donated
389,890
up 55% compared to last year
Carol’s Kindness Plus is exempt from federal taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is a public charity. All donations are tax-deductible as indicated under IRC section 170. 100% of your donations go to supporting our efforts.
EIN: 99-4507202
Help Us Make an Impact
Our non-profit rescues usable food and supplies that would have otherwise been thrown away.
We are grateful for help from our current business partners.
Saturday Food Pantry
12:00 PM (noon) – 1:30 PM
Gus Garcia Recreation Center
1201 E. Rundberg Lane
Austin, TX 78753
on CapMetro bus route 325
Sign in at 11 AM with basic information.
Clients will be called in order signed in.
All items have limits – bring two bags please.