Local Assistance Resources: Austin, Texas
Page Updated June 2021
Clothing
Neighbor to Neighbor by Trinity Center
304 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Website: www.trinitycenteraustin.org
Email: trinitycenterfrontdesk@gmail.com
About
Neighbor to Neighbor is a program that runs five days a week, Mon- Fri (Mondays and Tuesdays for Women Only), and offers breakfast each day and a community center setting for all who come. We offer different walk-in services for a variety of needs and populations. Please check the days to see when specific services that meet your needs are offered.
Food
Food Assistance by Austin Public Health
211 Comal Street, Austin, TX 78702
Website: www.austintexas.gov
Phone: 512.972.6650
About
Austin Public Health offers emergency food pantry assistance to Travis County residents.
This program provides
- Emergency food
Call ahead to schedule a curbside pick-up.
Home Repairs
Includes financial assistance for home repairs
Family Support Services by Travis County Health and Human Services
1400 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Austin, TX 78704
Website: www.traviscountytx.gov
Phone: 512.854.4120
About
The Family Support Services Division of Travis County is the largest provider of basic needs assistance in Travis County. Our organization strives to optimize self-sufficiency for families and individuals in safe and healthy communities. Family Support Services has a social worker at each of our seven community centers who provide clinical case management services to any residents of Travis County who want to develop a plan and create change in their lives.
Services
- Utility Assistance
- Rent and Mortgage Assistance
Failure to provide the required documents will delay or deny the processing of your request for assistance.
Shelters
The Downtown Shelter and Social Service Center by The Salvation Army of Austin
501 East 8th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Website: www.salvationarmyaustin.org
Phone: 512.476.1111
About
The Downtown Shelter and Social Service Center provides shelter for women, men, and families with children. We offer temporary shelter for up to 7 days as space allows. Clients may be eligible for extensions when enrolled in case management.
Services
- Short-term housing
- Access to collocated community programs (Goodwill, Veterans Outreach, a Community Care Clinic/ Medical Assistance Program, and Narcotics Anonymous)
- Case management
- Counseling
- Life skills training
- Educational programs
- Outsourced childcare
- Community chapel
- Job search assistance and support as well as a transitional shelter option for new workers