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Free Community Thanksgiving Meals
Due to COVID-19, community Thanksgiving meal events have changed their formats. Instead of sharing a meal together, many are offering free take-away meals and meal baskets to prepare your own feast at home. Below you will find a list of distribution centers sorted by date.
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Thursday, November 19:
Travis County Expo Center (CTFB)
Description: Central Texas Food Bank will hold an emergency relief food distribution event at the Travis County Expo Center.
No registration required.
Location: 7311 Decker Ln, Austin, 78724
LBJ Early College HS
Description: Thanksgiving Meal distribution, no onsite dining.
Available to Travis County residents only.
Location: 7309 Lazy Creek Dr., Austin, 78724
Pavoton 2020 (Univision Austin)
Description: First come, first served turkey drive. Voucher-based.
Location: Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd.
Saturday, November 21:
Del Valle High School (CTFB)
Description: Central Texas Food Bank will hold an emergency relief food distribution event at Del Valle High School.
No registration required.
Time: 10AM – 2PM
Description: Drive-thru Thanksgiving meal distribution. No onsite dining.
Location: 2100 E. 3rd St, Austin, 78702
Time: 11AM – 2PM
Description: For Travis County Residents Only. Thanksgiving meal boxes provide ingredients including a turkey, to prepare a meal at home. Distribution will end at 2PM or until 100 meal boxes have been distributed.
Location: 3507 E. 12th St., Austin, 78721
Time: 9AM – 11AM
Description: Turkey Basket Distribution. Will end at 11AM or until supplies last.
Location: 5801 Ainez Dr. Austin, Tx 78744
Sunday, November 22:
Time: 12PM – 2PM
Description: Annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet for individuals experiencing homelessness. Fellowship will begin at 10AM and the meal will be served at 12PM.
Location: S IH 35 Frontage Rd & East 7th St, Austin, 78701
Monday, November 23:
Time: 9AM – 12PM
Description: AISD Food Service & Central Texas Food Bank will hold an emergency relief food distribution event at Toney Burger Stadium. No registration required.
Location: 3200 Jones Rd, Austin, 78745 (Please enter from N. side of facility from the Eastbound Hwy 290 Frontage Rd)
Time: 5:30PM – 7PM
Description: Mobile Loaves and Fishes will distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes until they run out. This event is only available for Travis County residents.
Location: 901 Trinity St, Austin, 78701
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Wednesday, November 25:
Operation Turkey (Community Blessing Outreach)
Time: 3PM – 7PM
Description: Community Blessing Outreach will distribute ingredients for Thanksgiving Meal at the Post Tavern. To register, Williamson County residents must call 512.522.2320 between November 3 – 20, 2020. Registrations accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Location: 601 W. Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, 78613
Time: 4PM – 6PM
Description: For City of Bastrop Residents Only. Thanksgiving meal distribution, no onsite dining.
Location: 603 Spring St, Bastrop, 78602
Thursday, November 26:
Time: 10AM – 2:30PM
Description: For Hays, Travis, and Williamson County residents only. Email meals@operationturkey.com to register. Application deadline is November 20, 2020
Time: 10:30AM – 1PM
Description: For City of Round Rock residents only. Thanksgiving meal distribution, no onsite dining. Text 512.801.1629 to sign up for a meal.
Location: 620 Round Rock W Dr, Round Rock, 78681
Time: 11AM – 3PM
Description: The St. Louis Catholic Church will offer a Thanksgiving meal to individuals and families in need. The distribution will be drive-up only.
Location: 7601 Burnet Rd, Austin, 78757
Time: 11AM – 1PM
Description: Sunrise Community Church will be hosting their Annual Thanksgiving meal for the community. The meal will be served outside. Walk up to attend the meal. No appointment is necessary.
Location: 4430 Menchaca Rd, Austin, 78745
Time: 11AM – 1PM
Description: Thanksgiving meal distribution, no onsite dining.
Location: 1204 Payton Gin Rd, Austin, 78758
-SEASONAL RESOURCES-
COATS FOR KIDS 2020
Friday, November 20.
Here is the link for the English Google Registration Form:
https://forms.gle/tL9rmGAHphojLYXw8
Here is the link for the Spanish Google Registration Form:
https://forms.gle/7wwvMZpzpNwn1jqJA
A printable PDF form is attached below.
RENT ASSISTANCE
The RENT program provides direct rental support for up to three months for income-eligible Austinites who can demonstrate a COVID-19-related income loss.
To access the RENT Program website click on the image to left.
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EMERGENCY RELIEF FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS
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-AISD & Community Resource Guide-
(Click on the image to open the resource guide)
AISD Open for Learning website:
Leonor Vargas, LMSW-Administrative Supervisor of Parent Programs
T.A. Vasquez-Parent Engagement Support Lead/Community Organizer
Marisol Fray, LMSW-Social Services Specialist
Maria Hanley- Parent Engagement Support Lead/Community Organizer
Jennifer Vasquez-Administrative Assistant II
Main Office: 512-414-0726
Department of School, Family & Community Education