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Austin pilot area. Pantries are open to everyone unless noted — no paperwork needed at most.
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Austin Farmers Market — Downtown
Farmers market · 1500 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
🕐 Wed 3pm–7pm; Sat 9am–1pm (year-round)
SNAP/EBTWICLocal farmers and producers. SNAP and WIC accepted. Downtown location near Barton Springs Pool.
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Central Texas Food Bank — Headquarters & Distribution
Pantry / free food · 6500 Metropolis Dr, Austin, TX 78744
🕐 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; call for distribution schedule
FreeCentral Texas Food Bank headquarters and main distribution center. Serves 22 counties. Walk-in distribution available; no appointment needed. (512) 282-2111.
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Austin Public Health — East Austin Neighborhood Center
Pantry / free food · 211 Comal St, Austin, TX 78702
🕐 Call to confirm pantry schedule; center open Mon–Fri
FreeCity of Austin APH neighborhood center serving East Austin. Food pantry access once per month. Walk-ins welcome. (512) 972-6650.
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El Buen Samaritano Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 7000 Woodhue Dr, Austin, TX 78745
🕐 Thu 8:30am–11:30am (drive-through; walk-ups accepted)
FreeEpiscopal nonprofit serving South Austin. Bilingual English/Spanish staff. First-come, first-served. No appointment needed. (512) 439-8900.
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SFC Farmers' Market — Downtown (Republic Square)
Farmers market · 422 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
🕐 Sat 9am–1pm (year-round)
SNAP/EBTWICSustainable Food Center. Double Up Food Bucks Texas (doubles SNAP up to $30/week on produce). Triples WIC benefits & doubles FMNP Apr-Oct. Distinct from Austin Farmers Market at Barton Springs Rd.
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SFC Farmers' Market — Sunset Valley
Farmers market · 3200 Jones Rd, Austin, TX 78745
🕐 Sat 9am–1pm (year-round)
SNAP/EBTWICSustainable Food Center market in southwest Austin. Same SNAP/WIC/Double Up Food Bucks benefits as downtown market. (512) 730-1807.
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Hope Food Pantry Austin
Pantry / free food · 4001 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751
🕐 Thu & Fri 9am–10:30am; 1st Sat 9am–10:30am
FreeCommunity pantry in central/North Austin near Hyde Park. Closed major holidays. Enter at 40th St doors. info@hopefoodpantryaustin.org.
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Travis County South Austin Community Center Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 2201 Post Rd, Austin, TX 78704
🕐 Mon–Tue 8am–4pm; Wed 1:30pm–4pm; Thu–Fri 8:30am–4pm; 2nd Sat 10am–2pm
FreeTravis County-run pantry. Visit any county center once per 30 days. ~5 days food per household. No income verification for county residents. (512) 854-9130.
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Travis County Central Austin Community Center Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 5325 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
🕐 Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm (call to confirm)
FreeOne of six Travis County community center pantries. Once-per-30-days policy. (512) 854-4120.
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Farmshare Fresh for Less — Mobile Markets
Mobile market · Multiple Austin locations (see notes)
🕐 Multiple weekly stops; see notes for schedule
SNAP/EBT6–8 weekly mobile markets selling locally grown produce, eggs, honey at reduced prices. All accept SNAP Lone Star. Mon 3–5pm Collinfield Dr (Lone Star Circle of Care); 1st Tue 1–3pm W Braker Ln (Community Care); 2nd Tue 10:30am–12:30pm Comal St (East Austin); 4th Tue 4:30–6:30pm Ed Bluestein Blvd (East Communities YMCA); Wed 4–6pm S Congress Ave (Sierra Vista); Thu 10am–12pm Montopolis Dr (Southeast Health); Thu 12:30–2:30pm La Costa (People's Clinic); 3rd Fri 3–5pm Gilbert Rd (Hornsby Bend). (512) 553-6620.
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Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller
Farmers market · 2006 Philomena St, Austin, TX 78723
🕐 Every Sunday, 10am–2pm (year-round)
SNAP/EBTWICLocated at Mueller Branch Park Pavilion. Double Up Food Bucks available (doubles up to $30 on produce). WIC seasonal (April–October, FMNP). (512) 953-7959.
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Bread for All Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 1314 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
🕐 Every Monday, 5pm–6:30pm
FreeFaith Presbyterian Church CTFB partner. Canned goods, bread, and fresh produce. One visit per month per household. Evening hours for working families. (512) 444-1314.
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Salvation Army — Stillman Sawyer Family Services
Pantry / free food · 4700 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
🕐 Mon, Wed, Fri 9am–4pm
FreeEmergency food assistance plus back-to-school supplies, Christmas aid, job search help, and vocational training. East Austin location. (512) 443-8183.
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Austin Public Health — St. John Community Center Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 7500 Blessing Ave, Austin, TX 78752
🕐 1x/month (call to confirm date); center open Mon–Thu 7:30am–5pm, Fri 8am–12pm
FreeCity of Austin APH neighborhood center serving Northeast Austin. Clients may access pantry once per month. (512) 972-5159.
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Austin Public Health — Montopolis Neighborhood Center Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 1200 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741
🕐 2nd Wednesday of each month, 9am–11am
FreeCity of Austin APH pantry serving Southeast Austin (Montopolis neighborhood). Once-per-month eligibility. Low-income area with limited nearby options. (512) 972-6705.
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CTFB Mobile Pantry — Church of Christ East Side
Mobile market · 5701 E MLK Jr. Blvd, Austin, TX 78721
🕐 3rd Tuesday of each month, 9:30am–11am
FreeCentral Texas Food Bank mobile distribution stop. East Austin location. No appointment required. Check centraltexasfoodbank.org for schedule updates.
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CTFB Mobile Pantry — KIPP South Austin
Mobile market · 5107 S IH-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78744
🕐 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am (approx. 2 hrs or until food runs out)
FreeCentral Texas Food Bank school-site mobile distribution. South Austin. No appointment required. Verify monthly at centraltexasfoodbank.org.
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Austin Public Health — Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 2800 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
🕐 Mon–Thu 8am–5pm; Fri 8am–12pm (TEMPORARILY CLOSED for repairs; reopening 2026 — call ahead to confirm)
FreeCity of Austin APH neighborhood center serving the Rosewood neighborhood in East Austin. Once-per-month access. Closed for building repairs; slated to reopen in 2026. Verify before visit. CTFB partner. (512) 972-6740.
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Austin Public Health — South Austin Neighborhood Center Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 2508 Durwood St, Austin, TX 78704
🕐 Call ahead to confirm (TEMPORARILY CLOSED for repairs; reopening 2026)
FreeCity of Austin APH neighborhood center serving South Austin. Provides food pantry, clothing closet, case management, employment support, and basic needs services. Currently closed for building repairs; scheduled to reopen in 2026. Verify reopening status. Distinct from Travis County South Austin Community Center. (512) 972-6840.
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Micah 6 Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 2203 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78705
🕐 Thu 5:30pm–7:00pm; Sat 9:30am–11:00am
FreeCommunity pantry near UT campus hosted by University Presbyterian Church; open to all. No appointment needed; first-time visitors register on arrival. Up to once per week. Receives fresh produce from Sunshine Community Gardens. Good evening/weekend option for working families. Website: micah6austin.org. (512) 478-0654.
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Texas Farmers' Market at Lakeline
Farmers market · 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613
🕐 Every Saturday 9am–1pm (year-round)
SNAP/EBTWICDouble vouchersCedar Park location of Texas Farmers' Market organization. SNAP/Lone Star Card accepted. Double Up Food Bucks doubles produce spending up to $30. WIC-FMNP April–October. NOTE: Located in Cedar Park (Williamson County), not Austin city limits; serves northwest Austin-metro residents. (512) 846-3349.
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Foundation Communities Food Pantry — Sierra Ridge
Pantry / free food · 201 W St Elmo Rd, Austin, TX 78745
🕐 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 11am–1pm
FreeCTFB partner pantry at Foundation Communities affordable housing in South Austin. Open to surrounding community; not restricted to residents. Also offers SNAP benefits application assistance 2nd and 4th Fridays 11am–2pm at same location. (512) 447-2026.
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Austin Spanish First Seventh-Day Adventist Church Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 100 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753
🕐 Wed 12:00pm–5:00pm (call to confirm 1pm start time)
FreeNorth Austin location on Rundberg corridor serving high-density low-income area. Provides grains, vegetables, bread, cereal, and canned goods. ID required for first visit; proof of residency required. Drive-through option: line up on Georgian Drive. Bilingual capacity. CTFB partner. (512) 912-3854.
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Teri Road Baptist Church Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 1844 Teri Rd, Austin, TX 78744
🕐 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays 9:00am–10:30am (closed 2nd Saturday)
FreeSouth Austin (78744 zip). Serves same neighborhood as CTFB Mobile Pantry at KIPP South Austin — gap on 2nd Saturday is covered by KIPP mobile pantry. Closed on major holidays. (512) 444-6009.
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ATX Free Fridge Project
Pantry / free food · Multiple locations across Austin
🕐 24/7 at all fridge locations
FreeGrassroots network of community refrigerators and pantries maintained by volunteers. Anyone can take or donate; no registration, income verification, or questions asked. Known active locations: 1601 W Koenig Ln (Brentwood Social House), 1713 Patton Ave (East Austin), and others. Full current map: atxfreefridge.com/atx-resource-map. Hours vary by host site but fridges generally accessible 24/7.
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Travis County Del Valle Community Center Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 3518 FM 973 S, Del Valle, TX 78617
🕐 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8am–4pm; Tue 1pm–4pm (appointment required)
FreeTravis County-operated community center pantry serving Del Valle area (southeast Travis County, outside Austin city limits). Appointment required; call ahead. Once-per-30-days policy for county residents. Provides ~3 days food including fresh and frozen items. Serves rural, underserved community. (512) 854-1520.
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CTFB Feeding Futures School Pantries — Austin ISD (multiple campuses)
Pantry / free food · Multiple Austin ISD campuses (see notes)
🕐 Vary by campus; typically timed around school dismissal (confirm each school directly)
FreeIMPORTANT: Open only to Austin ISD families (parents and staff at enrolled schools), not general public. Opened 2025–2026. Campuses: Galindo Elementary (2025); Barbara Jordan, Katherine A. Cook, Ortega, Padrón, Pérez (7500 S Pleasant Valley Rd; Tue 2:30–4:30pm), and Walnut Creek Elementary (all Jan 2026). Provide ~10 days food per week including fresh produce, dairy, protein, and pantry staples in self-select store format. Verify hours at centraltexasfoodbank.org.
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Abiding Love Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 7210 Brush Country Road, Austin, TX 78749
🕐 Mon 11:30am–2pm (closed 5th Monday of any month)
FreeLocated in Fetter Activity Center attached to church. 3-day food supply including fresh produce when available. Families visit once per calendar month. Drive-thru or walk-up. CTFB partner serving Southwest Austin (78749). (512) 892-4041.
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Austin Restoration Ministries Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 10206 N Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX 78753
🕐 2nd and 4th Thu 10am–12pm; Sat 10am–until food runs out
FreeOpen to public. Photo ID + proof of residence (utility bill or lease) required. CTFB partner. North Austin location (Rundberg corridor) complements Spanish First SDA Church pantry. Saturday hours serve working families. (512) 491-5068.
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Harvest Blessings Food Pantry — East Austin (Austin Reconciliation Church)
Pantry / free food · 7000 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78752
🕐 Wed 10:30am–1:30pm
FreeOperated by Austin Blessings Co-op. One of largest in Central Texas—serves ~1,000 families/week (both locations combined). Good, healthy, fresh food. Walk-ups welcome first-come first-served; online registration/appointment recommended. No income limit. Northeast/Central Austin (78752).
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Harvest Blessings Food Pantry — South Austin (Austin Blessings Outreach Center)
Pantry / free food · 4403 Russell Dr, Austin, TX 78745
🕐 Mon and Fri 10am–1pm
FreeSecond location of Austin Blessings Co-op Harvest Blessings program. Fresh and healthy food. Walk-ups first-come first-served; online registration/appointment recommended. Monday and Friday hours fill gap—Bread for All is Monday evenings; South Austin Church of Nazarene is Monday mornings.
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South Austin Church of the Nazarene Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 6711 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
🕐 Mon 9:30am–11:30am (except major holidays; drive-thru, first come first served)
FreeDrive-thru distribution. Monday morning hours complement evening Bread for All pantry (Oltorf St) and Travis County South Austin pantry. Serves 78745 zip—same area as El Buen Samaritano (Thu only), providing Monday option. (512) 442-8476.
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Carol's Kindness Food Pantry (at Gus Garcia Recreation Center)
Pantry / free food · 1201 E. Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78753
🕐 Sat 12pm–1pm (lobby opens 10am, sign-up begins 10:30am)
FreeOperated by Carol's Kindness nonprofit (collects/redistributes surplus food). Located at Gus Garcia Rec Center on Rundberg—high-need corridor. Saturday hours complement Austin Spanish First SDA (Wed) and Austin Restoration Ministries (2nd/4th Thu, Sat). CapMetro bus 325 accessible. Parking at rec center.
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Travis County Community Center — Oak Hill
Pantry / free food · 8656 A State Highway 71 W, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78735
🕐 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm (Mon closed until 1pm for restocking; call ahead)
FreeTravis County residents only. Once per 30 days. ~5 days food supply (fresh, frozen, canned, dry). Appointment recommended. (512) 854-2130.
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Travis County Community Center — Manor
Pantry / free food · 600 W. Carrie Manor St., Manor, TX 78653
🕐 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm (call to confirm)
FreeTravis County residents in Manor area (east county). Once per 30 days. Hours unconfirmed—call ahead. (512) 854-1550.
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Travis County Community Center — Jonestown
Pantry / free food · 18649 FM 1431, Suite 6A, Jonestown, TX 78645
🕐 Mon 12pm–5pm; Tue–Fri 8am–5pm
FreeTravis County residents in Jonestown/Lake Travis area (NW county). Once per 30 days. Outside Austin city limits but inside Travis County. (512) 854-1500.
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Travis County Community Center — Pflugerville
Pantry / free food · 15822 Foothill Farm Loop, Suite D, Pflugerville, TX 78660
🕐 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm (closed Tue 8am–1pm for restocking)
FreeTravis County residents in Pflugerville area. Once per 30 days. Outside Austin city limits but inside Travis County. (512) 854-1530.
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Foundation Communities — Sierra Vista
Pantry / free food · 4320 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78745
🕐 2nd and 4th Thursday 4:30pm–6:30pm
FreeSouth Austin near S Congress corridor. CTFB partner. Open to community beyond residents. Evening hours serve working families. (512) 447-2026.
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Foundation Communities — Mission Plaza
Pantry / free food · 3000 South IH-35 Frontage Rd., #300, Austin, TX 78704
🕐 By appointment
FreeSouth Austin along IH-35 corridor. CTFB partner. Appointment required; call ahead. Open to community beyond residents. (512) 447-2026.
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Foundation Communities — Crossroads
Pantry / free food · 8801 McCann Dr., Austin, TX 78757
🕐 1st and 3rd Monday 4:30pm–6:30pm
FreeNorth Austin location. CTFB partner. Evening hours serve working families. Open to community beyond residents. (512) 447-2026.
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Foundation Communities — Lakeline Station
Pantry / free food · 13635 Rutledge Spur, Austin, TX 78717
🕐 2nd and 4th Monday 11am–1pm
FreeNW Austin / Cedar Park border. CTFB partner. Open to community beyond residents. (512) 447-2026.
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Foundation Communities — Cardinal Point
Pantry / free food · 11015 Four Points Dr., Austin, TX 78726
🕐 2nd and 4th Tuesday 11am–1pm
FreeFar NW Austin (Four Points area). CTFB partner. Open to community beyond residents. (512) 447-2026.
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Covenant Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 4410 Duval Rd., Austin, TX 78727
🕐 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesday 3:30pm–5:30pm
FreeNW Austin at Covenant United Methodist Church (78727). Client-choice: canned goods, meat, fresh produce, bread. Afternoon hours serve working families. CTFB partner. (512) 346-3124.
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St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 901 W. Braker Ln., Austin, TX 78758
🕐 Sat 8am–11am (regular); Tue–Thu 9am–11am (emergency food boxes)
FreeNorth Austin. Walk-up pantry open to all; no income verification. Weekly stocking: meat, fresh produce, dairy, bread, canned goods, desserts. Diapers available. CTFB partner (featured as dignity-centered model). (512) 251-6995.
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Catholic Charities of Central Texas — Angels of Hope
Pantry / free food · 1625 Rutherford Ln., Austin, TX 78754
🕐 Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm (call to confirm food pantry distribution times)
FreeNE Austin. Food pantry plus case management and social services. Call ahead to confirm pantry distribution vs. office hours. Serves broader community. (512) 651-6101.
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Austin Vineyard Church Food Pantry
Pantry / free food · 13208 Morris Rd., Austin, TX 78729
🕐 4th Saturday 9:30am–2:30pm (3rd Saturday in Nov–Dec)
FreeNW Austin (78729). Drive-through only. CTFB partner operating 15+ years. Monthly Saturday hours serve far NW corridor with sparse pantry options. (512) 331-5200.
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Food for Our Neighbors — St. Albert the Great Catholic Church
Pantry / free food · 2114 St. Joseph Blvd., Austin, TX 78757
🕐 Saturday 9am–11am
FreeOff Burnet Rd., serving zip codes 78756, 78757, portions of 78752, 78753, 78758, 78727, 78729, 78731, 78759. Primarily parishioners/nearby zip residents—confirm eligibility. Operated under St. Vincent de Paul chapter. (512) 836-9493.
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CTFB Mobile Pantry — Turner-Roberts Recreation Center
Mobile market · 7201 Colony Loop Dr., Austin, TX 78724
🕐 Conflicting sources: 3rd Wednesday 9am–11am OR 4th Thursday 10am–11am (VERIFY before visit)
FreeEast Austin at City recreation center. CTFB mobile distribution. No appointment. Hours conflict between sources—call (512) 684-2559 (CTFB hotline) or (512) 282-2111 to verify current schedule.
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Good Soil Community Garden
Community garden · 1190 Chicon St., Austin, TX 78702
🕐 Plots accessible during daylight hours
FreeEast Austin. 15 free plots (water provided). Administered by Coalition of Austin Community Gardens. Open to any community member; no cost barrier. No income requirement.
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Murchison Community Garden
Community garden · 717 Henderson St., Austin, TX 78703
🕐 Plot-holder access during daylight hours
FreeCentral Austin near Shoal Creek trail. Est. 2021. 25 plots; portion reserved for low-income/food-insecure families. Goal: fresh produce for community members in need.
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Sunshine Community Gardens
Community garden · 4814 Sunshine Dr., Austin, TX 78756
🕐 Plot-holder access during daylight hours (call for waitlist info)
FreeN Lamar & W 49th St area. 200+ plots on ~3 acres (Texas School for the Blind land). Operating since 1979. Donates produce to Micah 6 Food Pantry. 2025: donated 2,000 plants to community, seniors, schools. Waitlist may apply. (512) 453-1916.