Central Texas Food Bank

Category: Charity

Address: 6500 Metropolis Dr, Austin, TX 78744, USA

Phone: +15122822111

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Nohemy Vargas

Oct 11, 2022

very friendly staff

Deirdra Strohl

Aug 18, 2022

Very kind and helped us find what we were looking for. Thank you!

Jason Roberts

Jul 29, 2022

I wish I could volunteer here daily. The staff is awesome. You can tell they are really proud of their work and the impact it is making on humanity. If you haven't volunteered here, it is a must do! Warehouse food sorting, gardening or cooking, plus they have a mobile food pantry.

Ben B

Jul 1, 2022

Fantastic place doing fantastic things. I drop bulk donations off semi-frequently and the staff is always quick to get it processed. They make sure I'm in and out and all paperwork is always in order. Awesome place and I'm extremely happy I get to help them on their mission!

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Questions & Answers

How often can you recieve food

SERENITY ETERNITY | Oct 24, 2018
Gene Lackey | Nov 27, 2021

Once a month

Can I make an online donation? How?

Carol Davis | Oct 23, 2020
Trisha Gebhard | Oct 23, 2020

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/

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does anyone know if they have boxed food this year??

Irene Soto | Oct 24, 2018
tekmon | Oct 24, 2018

Yes, they also have boxed foods for diabetics.

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At the Metropolis location what time can one come and get a box of food? I see you open at 8 am, but it doesn't give a distribution time to the public?

Dulane Aaberg | Oct 24, 2018
Mary Matragrano | Oct 24, 2018

The metropolis location doesn't distribute at that location . It is where the food stored, processed, and sorted. You can contact them about their partnering agencies who do the distribution or their mobile pantry locations where food is distributed.

I would like to make a donation in honor of someone, but that option is not on your donation page. How should I handle this?

Paula Elliott | Oct 23, 2021
Plush party Pruduction | Oct 23, 2021

Im not really sure I am a temp. We won't open again until Monday. I can't ask until then

Do they have a Drop box to donate food bars at the location after hours?

Abhishek Patil | Oct 23, 2020
Pgjon Newkid | Oct 23, 2020

A: We accept contactless food donations during our regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. All food donations are received in the back of our building (look for the “Delivery Entrance” sign off of Burleson) via a donation bin on Dock 8. Please plan to drop off donations in that location before or after your shift, as it is not accessible once you are in the building.

Do you have any meat products

Larry Boston | Oct 24, 2019
Sleuth Clinic | Oct 24, 2019

While the food bank typically has (on-hand) a type of sliced turkey meat and other kinds of processed staple meats, it is my understanding that their supply of mainstream meat depends largely on corporate donors (e.g., HEB, WM, etc.) and varies tremendously.

Can we donate frozen food?

D. Pierce | Oct 24, 2019
Sleuth Clinic | Oct 24, 2019

Frozen foods are accepted; however, I believe, they're only received from commercial entities (e.g., HEB, Sam's, etc.)

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Is the food bank out of food?

Dave Glanzer | Sep 23, 2022
Cody Wofford | Sep 23, 2022

No. You can check the Facebook page or website for distribution times and locations if your in need of food.

So am I to understand correctly that the Metropolis location is only for storage; not getting the groceries, and in order to aquire groceries I have to go to one of the locations that is partnered with the Texas Food Bank?

Alex Wilbur | Aug 24, 2022
Albert Sanchez | Aug 24, 2022

Yes that's right it's only a storage and a delivery so they don't have the groceries to give out you have to go through the mobile pantries or the pantries that are in your area

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How do I apply for snap?

rebecca smith | Aug 24, 2022
c c | Aug 24, 2022

You can visit the Central Texas Food Bank during business hrs 8am-5pm at 6500 Metropolis Dr and they can help you apply for snap.

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Can you donate baked goods

・キャシーグェン・ | Mar 27, 2022
Norman Wicks | Mar 27, 2022

Your best answers for questions is to call Central Texas Food Bank directly for details.

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Do you deliver?

Milque Cow | Feb 25, 2022
Uriel Cruz | Oct 16, 2022

Any delivery for handicapped persons?

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My Mom is 82 and she doesn't drive...can I go and request food for her!? I live near Burleson Rd and she lives near Stassney and Pleasant Valley....just trying to help her out.....

alex aguirre | Feb 25, 2022
Pelon's Detailing ATX | Feb 25, 2022

I think she has to make an appointment and she has to go to 2 different locations 1st one is to register and the next one is next door and she can walk up there but then she has to carry back just register using ur mom name and u give her name or phone number of the person ur helping

During the Pandemic, are there options for donation pick ups from people donating?

Michael Vancas | Oct 23, 2021
Paula Blaha | Oct 23, 2021

I think they are are pretty overwhelmed during the pandemic so unless it's a very large donation or something they especially need, it's really better if you can drop it by for them. Quite a long drive for most of us, unfortunately.

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How do I look up my 2020 contributions?

Sabrina Fister | Oct 23, 2021
Christine Fingarson | Oct 23, 2021

Can't answer that question.I am a volunteer

I have no car. Is there food delivery?

Claire Coulson | Oct 23, 2021
Sam Son | Oct 23, 2021

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now?clicked-modal CTFB has a few distributions throughout the city. May be able to ride share to a location near you. Meals on wheels might be able to help as well. Hope this helps.

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Is there a bike rack there so i can lock up my bicycle when i volunteer

Masson Stephan | Oct 23, 2020
C Peake | Oct 23, 2020

Did they not bother w/answer?

Can I get help I am 70 years old and diabetic. Had heart surgery and a pace maker put in. On SS.

John Ramos | Oct 23, 2020
Pgjon Newkid | Oct 23, 2020

START HERE PLS CALL 211 explain u'r situation, they will take it from there!

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How can I help a friend that lives in Hartford tex get food they have nothing

Shelley Martin | Oct 24, 2019
christina Harding | Oct 24, 2019

Using the find food now feature on the food banks website will tell you any near by pantries and food distributions. https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

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How long is an expired pint of lime juice good?

Linda Romero | Oct 24, 2019
Josh Rogers | Oct 24, 2019

If it tastes rancid, toss it. If you are donating, keep it within one month of expiration.

Does it cost money to get food?

Margaret Zambrano | Oct 24, 2019
Jesse Clark | Oct 24, 2019

No it doesn't. https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/get-help

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What is the distribution schedule for the mobile pantry at 7901 metropolis drive Austin TX for Nov and Dec 2018

Mary Allen | Oct 24, 2019
Pgjon Newkid | Oct 23, 2020

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org

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How can I become a partner?

Resurrection Life Church | Oct 24, 2019
Pgjon Newkid | Oct 23, 2020

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org

How can I get a box of food

Eunice Jackson | Oct 24, 2019
Maritza Gomez | Oct 23, 2021

how can i get help

what is the distribution schedule for the mobile pantry at 7901 metropolis drive Austin TX for November and December 2018

Eugene & Loretta | Oct 24, 2019
Pgjon Newkid | Oct 23, 2020

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org

Will you guys be open on Halloween?

Raquel Miracle Lopez | Oct 24, 2019
J L | Oct 24, 2019

Yes, open on Halloween. Normal business hours 8-5

Was the Dove springs mobile pantry cancelled or relocated??

Linda Romero | Oct 24, 2018
tekmon | Oct 24, 2018

See https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/location/dove-springs-recreation-center-mobile-pantry

How do i go about getting food for 8 kids?

Norma Lucero | Oct 24, 2018
Tammy Spracklen | Oct 24, 2018

I would visit their website or call.

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How can I get food for my family from the food bank in St John's? What time is distribution?

Tamika Quinn | Oct 24, 2018
Pgjon Newkid | Oct 23, 2020

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org

Can I get food help at this location

Estella Arteaga | Oct 24, 2018
Nick Martin | Oct 24, 2018

No! You need to go to your neighborhood good bank!

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We are looking for community service hours. Can you advise what opportunities you offer?

Cathy Calder | Oct 24, 2018
Mary Matragrano | Oct 24, 2018

There is the garden, warehouse (which is sorting and inspecting foods), kitchen which is mainly helping with packing foods but sometimes involves cooking, and then admin. Depending on group size and ages, some are better than others. For example, kitchen volunteers have to be at least 13 or 15, while warehouse is definitely younger. If it's a very large group and you don't want to split up, the warehouse has a larger capacity.

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May I drop by to pick up food for my family today

Ginger | Oct 24, 2018
Ruth Okpara | Oct 24, 2018

they have agencies through which they supply food and groceries to. Give them a call to get more information about where to get food

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