St. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry
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St. Ignatius Martyr Campus
2303 Euclid Ave., Austin, Texas 78704
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(512) 442-0226
Benny Flusche, DirectorAbout us
The St. Ignatius Martyr Food Pantry is a ministry of St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church and is supported by donations from parishioners and other generous benefactors. The Food Pantry has been serving those in need out of Fr. Joe’s House at 2303 Euclid since 1980.
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 put in nearly 800 hours each month.
When we are open, who we serve
Pantry hours are Monday – Thursday from 9 am – 1 pm. The pantry provides food and hygiene supplies, offers infant food and diapers, offers assistance paying for medical prescriptions and distributes Capital Metro day bus passes to homeless men and women and those 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. The St. Ignatius Food Pantry does not discriminate based on color, gender, religious preference or ethnicity.
Approximately 900 households are served each month, representing more than 2,000 individuals. Of these, approximately 35 – 45% are homeless. Homeless are eligible to receive food assistance twice a month; residents once per month.How you can helpVolunteering-
Our most immediate need is for assistance with our morning pick-ups at HEB. If you don’t mind getting up early, we can use help at 6 am every day.
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We also could use help performing client intake interviews and fulfilling food orders during our operating hours.
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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.
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Most volunteers work one day per week.
Donating-
Cash or online donations are always welcome and appreciated
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Non-perishable food is accepted at the food pantry, in the green baskets in the back of church or at the church office
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Household items including towels, blankets, backpacks, sleeping bags, laundry detergent etc. are always helpful
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Toiletries such as travel size shampoo, toothpaste, lotion, deodorant are always in demand for our hygiene kits.
Contact information
Fr. Joe’s House
2303 Euclid Avenue
512) 442-0226
For more information, please contact Food Pantry director Benny Flusche. -