Capital Area Food Bank

The mission of the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas is to nourish hungry people and lead the community in ending hunger.

History

In 1981, a small group of concerned Austinites from the United Urban Council (today’s Austin Area Interreligious Ministries) and individuals from several community organizations formed the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, Inc.

Annual Donations

In its 27th year, the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas (CAFB) currently provides food and grocery products to 370 Partner Agencies in 21 Central Texas counties. In 2007, CAFB distributed more than 15 million pounds of food. With your help, its 60-member staff serves the more than 40,000 people who access its services each week.

Most Needed Items canned tuna, stew, and chili in pop-top containers canned green beans and canned corn pasta and pasta sauce pinto beans and rice healthy cereal peanut butter ready-to-eat baby formula and baby food