Central Texas Food Bank Drive-Thru Dates, Locations For March

AUSTIN, TX — Central Texans will have the opportunity to get free food from several drive-thru distribution sites throughout the month of March.

The Central Texas Food Bank will host several food drive-thru events across the Austin area every day in March to assist families in need after February's winter storm.

The food bank's website said volunteers will place pre-packaged boxes into the trunks of families' cars. Families will get 28 pounds of shelf-stable food such as peanut butter, rice, canned tuna and canned fruit.

The food bank said it recommends recipients without vehicles bring containers in which they can carry the food, as it will be in boxes that may be difficult to carry.

If you need more assistance finding food, you can call 2-1-1 or go to the Central Texas Food Bank's website. For schedule updates, you can call the Distribution Programs Hotline at 512-684-2559.

Here's where to get food in Austin area

Thursday, March 4

9 a.m. to noon — Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane in Austin

Saturday, March 13

9 a.m. to noon — Austin Community College – Kyle, 1200 Kohler's Crossing in Kyle

Tuesday, March 16

9 a.m. to noon —Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road in Austin

Thursday, March 18

9 a.m. to noon — Del Valle High School, 5201 Ross Road in Del Valle

Saturday, March 27

9 a.m. to noon — KIPP School – South Campus, 5107 Interstate 35 in Austin

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimated that in 2020, more than 50 million Americans would not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.