Caring Place financial assistance programs in Williamson County.
There are several programs run by the non-profit Caring Place. They offer food from a pantry or a service known as Daily Bread. A another focus is on helping the elderly, and financial aid may also be paid out by the Re-Build Program. The focus of the organization is in the greater Georgetown Texas and Northern Williamson County region.
Free food and meals from Caring Place
Families and individuals in crisis or that are facing hunger can turn to the Caring Place Food Pantry for a seven day emergency order of groceries. If qualified, there may be boxes passed out consisting of about 30 pounds of food for each household member. As long as the client can show documentation of continuing crisis, families in Williamson County will have access once every 30 days.
The charity furnishes free meals as well from a soup kitchen. Each visitor can pick up items on a given day, on a first come, first served basis. Applications to a meal service are not required for this community based program and all are welcome to benefit. Dedicated volunteers pick up donated baked goods each day from businesses such as HEB and Starbucks, delivering them to the Caring Place, where visitors can stop by. Find other soup kitchens near you.
The non-profit will also partner with the Capital Area Food Bank in Austin. They do this in an effort to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to area families in Williamson County. Distributions take place on the first, third, and fifth Mondays of each month. This community program does not require an application, there are no income restrictions, and they agency will not set any requirements for participation.
HOPE (Healthy Option Program for the Elderly) is another free food distribution program offered by the Caring Place and the CAFB in Austin. No appointment is needed. HOPE supplies free once-per-month to individuals over age fifty-five that live in the Georgetown area. While being a Caring Place client is not a requirement for participation in HOPE, the resource does require that a HOPE application is submitted and renewed annually.
The Caring Place Holiday Meal Assistance Program provides income-eligible families with HEB gift cards to use as payment for groceries or meals for the holiday. This allows the clients to choose foods that are consistent with their family and cultural traditions.
Financial help and additional services
Assistance for bills may sometimes be offered. The Caring Place provides direct financial assistance for families with emergency needs. Once proper documentation is submitted, the non-profit can help with one time Rental Assistance, Loans, Eviction Prevention, Limited Utility Bill Assistance, prescriptions, eyeglasses, Transportation Needs such as Car Repairs, Gasoline, and emergency Shelter.
Non-financial assistance is sometimes available. This will target individuals and families who are in need due to crisis situations. The agency is able to provide clothing and limited housewares, which are provided through their thrift store, the Shops at The Caring Place.
The Re-Build Program provides emergency-related assistance to Georgetown and Northern Williamson County residents. Available assistance can include safety modifications or minor home repairs and upgrades, particularly those related to handicapped accessibility. In order to enroll, an appointment is required in order to begin the application process. Also note that Re-Build Assistance is only available from the Caring Place if no other resources are available to the family.
Travelers can get help too. Non-financial assistance for families who are passing through the Williamson County area and find that they need assistance in reaching their destinations. Types of support from the agency may include gasoline cards or ready-to-eat food from the pantry.
Each fall, the Caring Place provides qualifying low to moderate income families with Wal-Mart gift cards. These can only be used for the purchase of new coats and critical clothing for children from birth to age eighteen. All children must be attending school to benefit from this program. It is limited in scope, and exact enrollment and distribution dates are announced in the fall.
Sponsored by Family Eldercare, the Caring Place furnishes free cooling fans for qualifying individuals and families. To be eligible for this service, households are required to have seniors 60 years and older, dependent children or members with disabilities. The number of fans provided to each household is based on availability and the number of rooms in the home.
Also, depending on whether Eldercare has units available, the Caring Place provides air conditioners for families in Georgetown Texas who meet eligibility requirements, including documented medical necessity. The program begins in early summer months, when the heat begins. An application is required for both services. Or clients can find other free air air conditioners assistance programs.
The Benefit Bank of Texas (TBB-TX) is a web-based, online program that simplifies the process of applying for state of Texas and federal government benefits. It does this by grouping all of the programs in one centralized site. Caring Place volunteers are available to help clients determine whether they are eligible for programs and tax credits, including FAFSA, Veteran’s Education and Training, SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, TANF cash aid, and tax credits that include the Earned Income and Additional Child Tax Credits.
Phone and contact information
The address of the Caring Place is 7740, 2000 Railroad Ave, Georgetown, Texas 78626. Call (512) 943-0700.
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