Distribution event held as food insecurity need, demand remains high
One of the biggest long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been food insecurity and Central Texas Food Bank is helping those in need.
FOX 7 Discussion $3.5M COVID-19 response from All Together ATX
Meagan Anderson Longley with the Austin Community Foundation talks with Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin about All Together ATX giving out $3.5 million in grants to organizations helping those impacted by COVID-19.
Salvation Army of Austin to receive $2.5M grant from Jeff Bezos fund
The Salvation Army of Austin is the only nonprofit in Texas to receive the third annual grant.
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks
The deadly pandemic that tore through the nation’s heartland struck just as Aaron Crawford was in a moment of crisis. He was looking for work, his wife needed surgery, then the virus began eating away at her work hours and her paycheck.
LCRA, wholesale electric customers award nearly $530K in grants
LCRA says the CDPP grants helped fund 27 projects that range from buying new equipment for first responders to improving museums and libraries to helping community centers build handicapped-accessible restrooms.
AHS Pet Food Pantry event to help pet parents affected by pandemic
AHS will help pet parents affected by the current health crisis by distributing thousands of pounds of food at its fifth Pet Food Pantry event.
HAAM & City of Austin expand Healthcare Access Program for local musicians
The partnership will provide access to affordable health care for Austin's low-income, underinsured working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness.
Giving Tuesday 2020: List of retailers, brands giving back this holiday season
Many retailers and brands have joined the global movement of generosity by pledging a percentage of sales to various charities in honor of Giving Tuesday 2020.
Giving back to local non-profits on Giving Tuesday
Officials say with the unprecedented challenges many organizations are facing, this year Giving Tuesday is more important than ever.
Frost hosting holiday event to benefit Central Texas Food Bank
Banking, investments, and insurance company Frost is hosting a socially distanced event to help celebrate the holidays and collect good to benefit the Central Texas Food Bank.
Community advocates serve 100 meal packages, services
Each package was filled with enough food to feed 4 to 6 people. Prepared by a group of chefs from Austin called the Cook's Nook, the meals were brought to the center by the delivery service HUNGRY.
Salvation Army provides thousands of 'to-go' Thanksgiving meals
This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.
Cash, gift card donations encouraged for Cedar Park Police's Blue Santa program
The Cedar Park Police Department is once again partnering with the community to help provide families in need with toys to help make the holiday season a little brighter.
Austin Parks Foundation awards grants for improvements, renovations
The Austin Parks Foundation has announced the recipients of a combined total of $130,000 in funding to improve sports fields, trails, and more.
We Are Blood facing shortage due to pandemic, asking for donations
We Are Blood says it is facing a shortage due to the coronavirus pandemic and it is once again asking for donations. Those who donate will also receive COVID-19 antibody testing.
Austin Empty Bowl Project goes virtual in 2020 to fight hunger
The Austin Empty Bowl Project has been fighting hunger in the Austin area for more than two decades and despite all the challenges from the pandemic this year that mission continues.
Hays County Brown Santa starts annual drive for money, food, toys
The Hays County Brown Santa program has started its annual drive for money, food, and toys to help families in need.
Local mascots promote COVID-19 safety in Austin Public Health PSA
Austin Public Health (APH), in partnership with the Austin Independent School District, University of Texas, Austin Community College, and Dell Medical School, has created a PSA to promote ‘defense’ against COVID-19.
ColdTowne Theater closes its doors after 14 years
ColdTowne has been a space that they say over the years has brought comfort to any who walked inside. So after 14 years, they're giving some of that comfort back to the community.
#pollperks campaign launched to help local businesses and get out the vote
The bipartisan campaign #pollperks is aimed at getting Central Texans to the polls while also helping local businesses in Austin and San Antonio. Voters can show off their "I Voted" stickers and get a discount, freebie, or a treat.