Making Tomorrow Possible

The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is the leading hunger-relief nonprofit in Central Texas, whose mission is to provide equitable access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through programs, education, and innovative solutions. Through a combination of direct-service programs and a network of nearly 250 nonprofit community partners, CTFB supports over 610,000 food insecure individuals annually.

Our mission is to increase food access in Central Texas by providing nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through programs, education, and innovative solutions.

Together, we serve our 21-county region through a combination of direct-service programs and a network of more than 250 nonprofit community partners, helping hundreds of thousands of Central Texans each year.

How We Make an Impact

Creating a stronger, healthier Central Texas takes more than providing food today. It means building solutions that help families thrive tomorrow.

1. Provide nutritious food. We distribute fresh produce, pantry staples and prepared meals through direct programs and our network of nonprofit community partners. Learn more about our food assistance programs.
2. Connect neighbors with resources. We help eligible families access SNAP and other benefits while offering nutrition education and other supportive services that promote long-term stability. Learn more about government assistance programs.
3. Strengthen our community. We support nonprofit organizations throughout Central Texas by providing food, training and resources that expand food access where it's needed most. Learn more about our community partnerships.

Serving Central Texas

CTFB proudly serves 21 counties:

Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Freestone, Gillespie, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Milam, Mills, San Saba, Travis and Williamson.

By working with hundreds of nonprofit community partners, local governments, schools, healthcare providers and community organizations, we're able to connect neighbors with food and support close to home.

Working Together

Reducing food insecurity in our communities requires collaboration. We partner with food donors, volunteers, businesses, foundations and government agencies to help ensure nutritious food reaches communities throughout Central Texas.

As proud members of Feeding America and Feeding Texas, we're part of a nationwide network working together to strengthen food security and build healthier communities.

Our Commitment

CTFB is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to transparency, accountability and responsible stewardship of every donation entrusted to us.

Every meal distributed, every volunteer hour served and every partnership formed helps move us closer to a future where everyone in Central Texas has reliable access to the food they need to live healthy, productive lives.