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If you’re a federal employee, contractor, or member of the military who has missed a paycheck due to the government shutdown, we’re here to help.

• Special distribution & support for TSA, FAA, and other Austin (AU) airport staff: We’ve opened dedicated food-distribution sites for federal workers and their families. Connect with your manager to receive a voucher for additional support at our on-site market.

• Year-round support: Whether you need immediate help or ongoing assistance, our mobile pantries and partner pantries across Central Texas are ready to provide nutritious food when you need it. We conduct 40 mobile distributions per month. Click here to see the calendar for November. Additionally, we have 250 partner pantry sites. Click here to find your nearest site and hours: Find Food Now.

• CTFB is adding special food distributions to help people who rely on SNAP. You do not need to show proof that you receive SNAP benefits — just come if you need food. No one in Central Texas should go without food. We are here for you.

Location	Address	Date	Time
Cedar Creek High School	793 Union Chapel Road, Cedar Creek, TX 78612	11/1	9:00 to 10:30 am
Nelson Field	7105 Berkman Drive, Austin, TX 78752	11/4	5:00 to 7:00 pm
Kipp School - South Austin	5107 1-35, Austin, TX 78744	11/8	9:00-10:30 am
Uhland Elementary School	2331 High Rd, Uhland, TX 78640	11/8	9:00-10:30 am
Killeen Mall	2100 SW S Young Dr. Killeen, TX 76543 By the J.C. Penney entrance	11/10	4:30-6:30 pm
Williamson County Annex - Round Rock	1801 E Old Settlers Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664	11/12	5:00-7:00 pm
ACC Hays	1200 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle, TX 78640	11/15	9:00 -10:30 am
Turner Roberts Rec Center	7201 Colony Loop Dr, Austin, TX 78724	11/19	3:30 -5:30 pm
McCormic Middle School	5700 Dacy Lane, Buda, TX 78610	11/22	9:00 to 10:30 am

What to Expect When You Visit

• You’ll be welcomed respectfully and served without judgment; needing help is okay, and you’re not alone. 

• Many sites ask only for basic information (such as ZIP code or household size). Minimal paperwork means you get help quickly. No ID is required.  

• Bring what you can: a tote or reusable bag is helpful, and if you’re driving, give yourself a little extra time for parking or traffic. 

• You’ll receive fresh produce and healthy pantry staples.

Next Steps

• Visit Find Food Now to view dates, locations, and hours for our special government-worker distributions and regular mobile-pantry calendar. 

• Check with us if you need transportation help, have questions about eligibility, or other assistance. We’ll walk you through it.  

• Share this resource with neighbors, friends, or coworkers who may not know help is available. 

You belong here. You deserve support when things get tough. And you don’t have to face this alone. The government may be closed, but we are not.

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We are currently experiencing a 35% increase in reliance on services. To keep up with demand, we are spending $1.3 million a month on food, up from $1.1 million per month last year; this is not sustainable. Currently, 127,000 households (270,000 individuals) within our service area rely on SNAP. The average monthly benefit is $350. Should SNAP go away, that would be a $44.5 million shortfall per month. We need community support now more than ever. Donate Now

What’s Happening & Why It Matters

The Central Texas Food Bank’s  21-county service area includes 76,000 federal military and civilian workers. The majority are at Fort Hood, the nation’s largest active-duty armored post, home to nearly 40,000 soldiers. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has a workforce of more than 650 Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees.

A prolonged federal government shutdown creates real food-access challenges for many people:

• Federal workers and military families may miss paychecks or face delayed benefits.

• Key nutrition programs are at risk of interruption if the shutdown continues, putting additional strain on food banks and pantries. The USDA has announced that no SNAP benefits will be issued on November 1 due to the continued government shutdown.

• CTFB is experiencing an increased demand while federal support shrinks, making community financial support even more critical.

CTFB is committed to being here now and always. We’re combining rapid-response efforts with our established network of nonprofit partners, including our pantry network, so our community has a reliable source of food when times are uncertain.