Another Month of Caring - November 2026

The mission of The Caring Place is to provide for the basic human needs of all people in our community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way.

Friends,

As we head into the final stretch of 2026, we are reflecting on the number of neighbors who have walked through our doors this year. Through September, The Caring Place has served 11,719 individuals across all programs, more neighbors than we served in all of 2024. We are so grateful for your support which makes caring for our neighbors possible!

The need isn’t slowing down for the holidays and neither are we!

Through December 31^st, you can help us meet our Hunger Free Holidays Food Drive goal of providing 500,000 meals to our neighbors. Your monetary and/or food donations make a difference in Georgetown and northern Williamson County. Food assistance is the best way we can help struggling neighbors make ends meet. Every monthly visit to the Food Pantry gives a family a little more breathing room with bills like rent, utilities, food, and the other costs that are just part of life. To host a drive to collect food or monetary donations, visit caringplacetx.org/holidays.

In this month of Thanksgiving, we want to express our sincere appreciation to you for being part of the community effort to care for our neighbors that is The Caring Place. Together, we bring relief and hope to families in crisis.

With gratitude,

Ginna O'Connor

Executive Director

Pictured: Moises and Rita promoting the Food Pantry and Hunger Free Holidays



November 26 - 27: All locations closed for the Thanksgiving holiday

December 4: All locations close at 1:30 PM for a staff event

December 23 - 25: All locations closed for the winter holiday

January 1: All locations closed for the New Year's holiday

Fresh Food for Families Market

Visit us on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday from 8* to 9 AM to select fruits and vegetables from our farmer's market-style event!

*Shopping will begin as soon as we unload the produce received and is estimated to begin by 8 AM but may begin earlier or later.

Upcoming Dates:

• November 16^th
• November 30^th
• December 7^th
• December 21^st

Loads of Caring

Don't miss Loads of Caring, our free laundry services at Washatopia of Georgetown at 1910 S. Austin Avenue!

Upcoming Dates:

• Tuesday, November 10^th
• Tuesday, December 8^th
• Tuesday, January 12^th
• Thursday, January 27^th

As we plan for the coming year, we invite you to support Loads of Caring!

Sign up to host in 2027 or donate to help fund events without hosts. $20 can wash and dry 5 pounds of laundry!

One month down, two to go! Hunger Free Holidays is in full swing, and we need your help collecting funds and food to meet our goal of 500,000 meals for neighbors right here in Georgetown and northern Williamson County!

How can you help us meet our goal?



• Donate funds so The Caring Place can leverage our buying power and purchase items requested by our neighbors at the lowest cost.

• Donate non-perishable food to the Food Pantry. This month's most-needed donation is canned proteins!

• Host a Food Drive at your work, school, church, or neighborhood.

Learn more at caringplacetx.org/holidays

Learn more at TexasGivingMachine.org/Austin

In 2026, we’ve provided utility assistance to 865 individuals, up 56% from this time last year. To contribute to the Good Neighbor Fund, add a donation to your own utility bill. To begin, visit your online CSS portal account under Payment Programs.

If you or someone you know is struggling to pay a utility bill, The Caring Place may be able to help. Reach out directly to our Programs and Services team to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.

Visit Programs and Services Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 4 PM at 2001 Railroad Ave. or call us at 512-943-0700. The last check-in for financial assistance is 3 PM.

The Caring Place Hours of Operation