Donate Food

Food donations help connect Central Texas neighbors with nutritious meals while reducing food waste in our community. Whether you're donating a few grocery bags, hosting a food drive or coordinating a large food donation, we're here to help.

I'm Ready to Donate Food

Individual Food Donations (Under 1,500 Pounds)

If you're donating fewer than 1,500 pounds of food (about two pickup truck beds), you may deliver your donation directly to the Central Texas Food Bank or one of our nonprofit community partners.

Drop Off at the Central Texas Food Bank

Location
6500 Metropolis Drive
Austin, TX 78744

Please enter from Burleson Road and proceed through the black gate to the warehouse loading dock. Donation bins are located at Docks 8, 9 and 10.

Donation Hours
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

No appointment is necessary, and donations do not need to be weighed before arriving.

Download a donation receipt.

Safety Reminder: Please wear closed-toe shoes while dropping off donations and observe the 5 mph speed limit around the loading dock.

Donate Through a Community Partner

You may also donate directly to one of our nonprofit community partners. Find a nearby pantry or donation location.

Because partner hours vary, we recommend calling before delivering your donation.

Large Food Donations (Over 1,500 Pounds)

For donations larger than 1,500 pounds, our team can help coordinate pickup or delivery. Please package donations in sturdy cardboard boxes or durable bags that can be safely transported.

Questions?
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
512-220-2775

Hosting a Food Drive?

Food drives are a wonderful way to bring your community together while helping nourish Central Texas neighbors.

For food drives collecting fewer than 1,500 pounds, we encourage adding a Virtual Food Drive. Financial gifts allow us to purchase the foods most needed while complementing traditional food donations.

Five Steps to a Successful Food Drive

1. Maximize your impact.
   Create a Virtual Food Drive alongside your traditional collection to help provide the greatest flexibility.
2. Prepare your collection.
   Pack donations in sturdy cardboard boxes or durable bags that can be safely transported.
3. Spread the word.
   Share your food drive with friends, coworkers and neighbors using our fundraising resources.
4. Collect our most-needed items.
   Focus on nutritious, shelf-stable foods that are most requested by our neighbors.
5. Deliver your donations.
   Bring donations to the Central Texas Food Bank during regular donation hours. No appointment is required.

Download our Most Needed Items List

Read the Food Donation FAQs

Hunters for the Hungry

Hunters can help nourish Central Texas neighbors by donating legally tagged, field-dressed whitetail or mule deer through participating processors. Learn about Hunters for the Hungry

Questions? Contact our donation team.