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.

Hours, availability, intake, and eligibility can change. Call first and confirm before traveling.

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 Aug 11, 2026.

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 Aug 11, 2026.

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 Aug 11, 2026.

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 Aug 11, 2026.

Provider set checked Aug 11, 2026. ATX Untangled is independent and does not determine eligibility or promise availability.