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Community Ministries Resources
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Findhelp has resources for food pantries and meal programs near you. You can also find housing, financial assistance, health care, and more. Click on the logo and enter your zipcode to find help.
Need Financial Assistance?The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of Austin is comprised of 41 local groups called Conferences, staffed by over 1000 volunteers. Neighbors who need financial assistance are referred to the conference in their respective communities. Two trained volunteers, known as Vincentians, will conduct a home visit where they will sit down with aIDEA
neighbor to listen and understand the challenges the neighbor is facing, and to also pray with them. Home visits not only ensure confidentiality but also respects the dignity of the neighbor. Assistance that is provided includes help with rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and medicine. It is based on the needs of the neighbor and their family. Click here for additional information.
Nearby Food Pantries
There are several nearby food pantries, including the one at Abiding Love Lutheran Church. See the map below or click here to download a list of local area food pantries, along with the days and times they are open. -
Free Summer Meal Program for Children, June 1 - July 31, 2026 IDEA Public Schools is offering free summer meals to any child 18 and under. Children can eat breakfast and lunch at any IDEA campus, Monday through Friday. Children do not need to attend IDEA Academy to receive free breakfast and lunch.- Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Food service will be closed on federal holidays, June 19 and June 29 - July 4. Please call each school to verify hours.
Locations:- IDEA Health Professions: 5816 Wilcab Rd, Austin, TX 78721, (512) 822-4350
- IDEA Montopolis: 1701 Vargas Rd, Austin, TX 78741, (512) 646-2800
- IDEA Rundberg: 9504 N. IH 35 Frontage, Austin, TX 78753, (512) 822-4800
- IDEA Bluff Springs: 1700 E. Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX 78744, (512) 822-4200
- IDEA Parmer Park: 1438 East Yager Lane, Austin, TX, (512) 822-4850
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Mental Health Resources
Hotlines and Helplines- The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - call or text 9-8-8
- 211, option 8 or visit www.211texas.org
- Crisis Text Line: Text TX to 741741, free 24/7
- Veterans Crisis Line: Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Dial 9-8-8, press 1, chat online, or text 838255 for help.
The Diocese of Austin has additional information, including listings of Catholic Counseling Centers, prayers, and other resources. Please click here for that information.