Starbucks providing $55,000 grant to Central Texas Food Bank
The food bank says that the money will support its mobile pantries and enable it to sustain the program across its 21-county service territory.
Whataburger celebrates 70 years with renewed focus on business, communities, and the future
The Texas favorite said in a release that as a brand, its 46,000 employees have banded together with a renewed focus on business, their communities, and the future.
Central Texas Food Bank and City of Kyle to hold mass food distribution
All are welcome and no registration is required.
Immigrant urban farmer learns lesson in shutting down amid pandemic
FOX 7 Austin's Leslie Rangel shares the story of Alejandra Rodriguez, founder of La Flaca ATX.
Austin Theater Alliance launches online summer auction to benefit Paramount & Stateside Theatres
The Austin Theater Alliance Summer Auction, which ends on July 17, will help to ensure that the historic venues can reopen their doors once they're allowed to so safely.
Campaign launched to grow Big Medium's Artists Relief Fund
Due to an overwhelming number of applicants, the people behind the Canopy art and office complex have pledged to match up to $10,000 in donations made by Sunday, July 12.
Food distribution at Grace Baptist Church in Bastrop County
The food pantry was the first major ministry for the church and it typically helps about 200 families per week.
We Are Blood hosting mobile blood drive at COTA on July 2
The blood drive will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 2 at Circuit of the America's indoor private event facilities.
New Braunfels Food Bank gets $20,000 donation from Amazon
Officials say that the donation will help provide food to thousands of area residents who are food insecure or have been economically impacted during the outbreak.
Austin Resource Recovery and Goodwill Central Texas team up to provide at-home pickup
The City's Clothing & Housewares Curbside Collection allows all ARR customers to be able to schedule a free at-home pickup of unwanted clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, linens, and housewares.
BookSpring and Literati team up to ensure kids get books through the summer
Literati has been able to donate 18,000 books directly to BookSpring this year thanks to donations collected from its customers and a warehouse surplus.
Black-owned businesses in Austin you can support
A look at some of the local black-owned businesses you can support.
H-E-B creates $1 million fund to address racial inequities and injustice
President of H-E-B, Craig Boyan, says in a statement, "We know words are not enough. Real change is rooted in action."
Central Texas Food Bank announces June drive-through emergency distributions
On six dates, the Central Texas Food Bank will distribute free food in the Austin area to help those who are facing increased food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Central Texas Food Bank holds distribution event as need continues
Today's event is being held at Toney Burger Stadium at 3200 Jones Road between 9 a.m. and noon. It's the sixth one the food bank has held in May.
YMCA of Austin to reopen seven area branches on June 1
The first phase of reopening will include the TownLake, Southwest, Northwest, Springs, Bastrop and Hays Communities YMCAs.
Georgetown remains seventh fastest growing city in U.S. two years in a row
Georgetown boasted a growth rate of 7.2% from July 1, 2018, to July 1 of 2019, resulting in a population estimate of 79,604.
Student lunch debt at three Del Valle ISD schools paid off
Ben Hofer founded LunchCounts! and he was able to donate more than $4,000 to pay off the majority of student lunch debt at Del Valle Middle School, Ojeda Middle School, and Del Valle High School.
Central Texas Food Bank in need of donations, buying food at retail
The food bank relies heavily on donations, or, in certain cases, being able to purchase food from around the country at a discount through the Feeding America Project.