Austin basic needs · Checked against official sources
Food, shelter, crisis support, and medical care.
Immediate danger: call 911. Crisis support: call 988 or text 988.
Call first when you can. Hours, availability, intake, and eligibility can change faster than a directory page.
Food today: Central Texas Food Bank
Use the official ZIP search for nearby pantries and mobile distributions. Availability and site rules can change during the day.
- Call 512-282-2111
- Find food & directions
- Reported hours: Hours vary by pantry or distribution site.
- Eligibility and access: Search by ZIP. Each partner site sets its own schedule, service area, and pickup requirements.
- Confirm before traveling: Confirm the site’s hours and food availability before traveling.
- Backup: Call 2-1-1 Texas
Source: Central Texas Food Bank. Checked Oct 7, 2026.
Shelter tonight: 2-1-1 Texas
Ask for current emergency-shelter options and intake instructions. A listing is not a promise that a bed is open.
- Call 2-1-1 or Alternate number 877-541-7905
- Find shelters & directions
- Reported hours: 2-1-1 Texas answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Eligibility and access: Free and anonymous. Shelter intake, age, household, gender, pet, and bed rules vary by provider.
- Confirm before traveling: Call the shelter or referral line before traveling; do not assume a bed is available.
- Backup: Call Austin 3-1-1
Source: 2-1-1 Texas. Checked Oct 7, 2026.
Crisis now: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 now for crisis support. ATX Untangled does not ask for a crisis description, triage, or monitor this contact.
- Call 988 or Text 988
- Open official 988 page
- Reported hours: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Eligibility and access: Free and confidential in the United States. Spanish and interpretation options are available through 988.
- Confirm before traveling: No travel is required. Call or text 988 directly.
- Backup: Immediate danger: call 911
Source: 988 Lifeline. Checked Oct 7, 2026.
Medical care: CommUnityCare Health Centers
Find a local clinic and check whether the location offers the care and appointment type you need.
- Call 512-978-9015
- Find clinics & directions
- Reported hours: Hours and walk-in availability vary by clinic.
- Eligibility and access: Services, age limits, appointment rules, language access, and payment options vary by location. The clinic decides eligibility and scheduling.
- Confirm before traveling: Confirm hours, service availability, and appointment requirements before traveling.
- Backup: Call 2-1-1 Texas
Source: CommUnityCare locations. Checked Oct 7, 2026.
Provider set last checked Oct 7, 2026; details may have changed. ATX Untangled is independent and does not determine eligibility or promise availability.