Food Pantry Shopping
All are welcome to shop at the food pantry. Shoppers come from many walks of life: some have mental and physical disabilities, some are burdened with addictions, some are undocumented immigrants with families who do not qualify for government assistance, and some have unexpectedly experienced unemployment or other crisis and are unable to provide food for their families.
The pantry is located in University Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Antonio Street, Austin TX 78705. Shoppers enter through the courtyard gate on the north side of the church building on San Antonio Street (across from the San Antonio Parking Garage).
Shopping hours:
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Food Pantry volunteers
Over 60 volunteers are needed each week to operate the pantry. Our volunteers include members of faith communities, UT and high school students, families, or anyone who wants to join in the important work of feeding the hungry. All volunteers must sign up in advance before working at the Food Pantry. Volunteers must be over the age of 10, and all volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Thursday Volunteer Shifts:
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Receive Food Deliveries - Unload vehicles containing donations. Aid in weighing and storing items. Heavy lifting involved!
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Pantry Assistance - Move food from storage to the bagging area, pack bags and boxes for distribution, distribute food, break down boxes for recycling, remove trash. sweep, mop, and clean and sanitize equipment. Volunteers should enter via the large white gate just north of the church on San Antonio St. and report to the Pantry Director.
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Registrar - Registrars are responsible for checking clients into the food pantry and recording assistance received. Registrars must complete Central Texas Food Bank required training and have the Pantry Director's approval before volunteering.
Saturday Volunteer Shifts:
8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon: Pantry Assistance - Move food from storage to the bagging area, pack bags and boxes for distribution, distribute food, break down boxes for recycling, remove trash. sweep, mop, and clean and sanitize equipment. Volunteers should enter via the large white gate just north of the church on San Antonio St. and report to the Pantry Director.
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Registrar - Registrars are responsible for checking clients into the food pantry and recording assistance received. Registrars must complete Central Texas Food Bank required training and have the Pantry Director's approval before volunteering.
Please note:
Closed-toed shoes are required.
Pantry volunteers should enter through the south basement door of University Presbyterian Church on 22nd Street (between San Antonio and Guadalupe Streets).
Please read our Volunteer Guidelines.
All volunteers are required to complete a Volunteer Information Form.
Volunteers must be over the age of 10, and all volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have a signed Parental Permission to Volunteer form.
All volunteers must read Limited Civil Rights Training (English) (Spanish).
Food Pantry Donations
Micah 6 distributes more than 10,000 pounds of food each month. Just over half the food comes from the Central Texas Food Bank. We rely on direct donations for the rest. Volunteers pick food up at area stores like Randalls, H-E-B, Whole Foods, Pepperidge Farm, and Trader Joe’s. Our Member Congregations make regular donations of food as well.
All donations must be arranged with the Executive Director using the Contact form.
Food donation guidelines:
Healthy, non-perishable food, including donations from community or backyard gardens
Non-breakable packaging (no glass)
Intact, unopened consumer or commercial packaging
Not expired
Non-perishable donation suggestions:
Canned meats such as tuna and stew (pop-tops preferred)
Canned vegetables and soup
Beans
Healthy cereals
Peanut butter
Packaged milk and juice that requires no refrigeration
Reusable bags for our shoppers
FOOD PANTRY FAQ
Where is the Micah 6 Food Pantry located?
The pantry is located in the basement of University Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Antonio Street, Austin TX 78705. Shoppers and volunteers enter through the courtyard gate on the north side of the church building on San Antonio Street (across from the San Antonio Parking Garage).