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Kids at CTFB summer meal site at Garrison Park

Making tomorrow possible.

It starts with food. When there’s food on the table today, there’s more room to focus on what comes next. The Central Texas Food Bank helps meet today’s needs while helping build a stronger tomorrow.

It starts with food. But that's not the full story.

From groceries and health to job training and community partnerships, we're helping Central Texans make tomorrow possible. Learn More →

Mom with baby who receives CTFB's Medically Tailored Meals

Food for Today

Find food and other resources available in your community.

CTFB Neighbors at food distribution

Help Beyond Groceries

Get help applying for SNAP and connecting with other available benefits.

CTFB Garden Manager at Fresh Harvest Farm

Workforce Training

Build practical skills for careers in culinary arts and warehouse operations.
Workforce Training.

CTFB President and CEO Sari M. Vatske at City of Austin press event

Advocacy

Learn how CTFB works to advance policies that improve food access in Central Texas.   

CTFB's October 2026 Workforce Training Program Graduates

Making Tomorrow Possible

A New Chapter Starts Here.

Meet our October 2026 Workforce Training graduates, who are turning a passion for learning into new career opportunities. From culinary arts to warehouse operations, discover how they're building skills and preparing for what's next.

Read The Story

By The Numbers

One region. Here when you need us.

21 counties served
450+ places to access food
593,000+ Central Texans experiencing hunger

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Upcoming Events

Whatanight

Join us for Whatanight, a culinary evening presented by Whataburger, at the Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) on Thursday, October 15. Read more

Feeding Creativity Youth Art Competition

Register now for Feeding Creativity, a youth art competition where K-12 students across Central Texas use creativity to raise awareness about childhood hunger. Open to all ages, with winning art featured on a delivery truck!  Read more

Austin Empty Bowl - Preview Party

Help us Kick off Austin Empty Bowl Project, by joining us for the preview party on Saturday, November 21! Read more

Austin Empty Bowl Project

Austin Empty Bowl Project, benefiting the Food Bank and Meals on Wheels Central Texas, is back at the Central Texas Food Bank on November 22nd.  Read more

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