St. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry

St. Ignatius Martyr Campus
2303 Euclid Ave., Austin, Texas 78704

Monday - Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1p.m.
(512) 442-0226

**NOTICE: Due to inclement weather, the food pantry will be closed on Tue., Jan. 31, 2023**

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“You pray for the Hungry. Then you feed them.
This is how prayer works.”
– Pope Francis.  

The St. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry is a ministry of St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, an equal opportunity provider, and is supported by donations from parishioners and other generous
benefactors. The Food Pantry has been serving those in need since 1978. The Food Pantry is a Gold Partner with the Central Texas Food Bank, and also receives donations from a number of local businesses including HEB, Moonlight Bakery, Starbucks, Papa John’s, Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Pizza Hut. A team of 40 active volunteers serves at the pantry for a total of nearly 800 hours each month.

• The Food Pantry is open 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
• We provide dry goods, canned fruits, vegetables and meats.  In addition, we will
• provide bread, frozen meat and fresh produce as available.
• We also provide bus passes, medication vouchers, and some clothing.
• Hospitality coffee and donuts are available outside under the tent.
• Clients are asked to register at the window, and will be called to the door when
• their order is ready. Clients cannot enter the building under any circumstances.
• Clients are kindly asked to leave the property once they are served.
• We are compliant with all Central Texas Food Bank and Diocese of Austin
• directives

The pantry offers free produce and baked goods on Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., or until it runs out. Everyone is welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

Approximately 900 households are served each month, representing more than 2,000 individuals. Of these, approximately 35 – 45% are homeless. Both residents (of the below-noted zip codes) and homeless individuals are eligible to receive food assistance twice per month.

• We are located at 2303 Euclid Ave, Austin, Texas
• We are open Monday thru Wednesday 9 a.m. -1p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.-11a.m.
• CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS (see schedule below)
• We serve families and homeless men and women who reside in area zip codes 78704, 78741, 78744, 78745 and 78746. In addition, the Food Pantry assists those in underserved zip codes 78617 and 78748.
• Walk up only; no appointment necessary. We ask for any form of identification, from a license to a bill, anything with your name and address (if you have one).
• For questions call 512-442-3602
• This ministry is an equal opportunity provider.

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Good Friday
• Easter Monday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving and the Friday afterward
• Christmas Break

Volunteering 

• Our most immediate need is for assistance with food pick-ups from our partner restaurants and grocery stores. Some of the pickups are early (6 a.m.), others are later in the morning or afternoon.
• We also need help performing client intake interviews and fulfilling food orders during our operating hours.
• To help in this ministry volunteers must have a genuine desire to serve those in need and must complete Ethics & Integrity in Ministry (EIM) certification.

Donating

• Cash or online donations are always welcome and appreciated
• Non-perishable food is accepted at the food pantry, in the baskets in the back of church or at the church office
• Household items including towels, blankets, backpacks, sleeping bags, laundry detergent etc. are always helpful
• Toiletries such as travel size shampoo, toothpaste, lotion, deodorant are always in demand for our hygiene kits.

• Travel size hygiene items – Razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand lotions, shampoo, and other hygiene items.
• Reading glasses – Sizes: 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.25, 2.50, 2.75, 3.00, 3.25, and 3.50.
• Baby diapers – Sizes:  3, 4, 5, & 6.
• Adult diapers – Sizes:  Medium, Large, & Extra Large
• Baby wipes
• Feminine hygiene products
• Backpacks
• Socks
• Insect repellent – spray types
• Box fans (during summer)
• Rain coats/ponchos
• Umbrellas
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Peanut butter
• Pasta, rice, mac & cheese, ramen noodles
• Beans of all types
• Dry milk/cereal/instant potatoes

Deacon Richard Tucker
Director of St. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry
[email protected]