Families receiving SNAP are soon to be without benefits.
In Texas, that’s 1 in 10 families.
Beginning November 1st, GROW Pediatrics is accepting non-perishable donations in the clinic. Food collected will be delivered directly to The Central Texas Food Bank, the largest hunger-relief charity in Central Texas.
How You Can Help:
- Bring non-perishable food items to the clinic when you bring your child to the pediatrician
- Donate online; The most efficient way to help Austin area families is through financial donations! Click here: The Central Texas Food Bank secure donation site
- Drop off non-perishable food items anytime during clinic hours, directly in our waiting room at GROW Pediatrics. No glass, please!
Most Needed Food Items:
- peanut butter
- dry pasta
- non-fat dry milk powder
- 100% whole grain cereal
- tomato sauce
- canned tomatoes
- canned entrees
- canned chicken breast or tuna
- canned low sodium vegetables
- canned fruit (no sugar added)
- dry pinto beans
- brown rice
Local families who are in need of food resources can find assistance here, on the the CTFB website: www.centraltexasfoodbank.o
rg/emergency-response, as well as at: www.feedingtexas.org/food-banks/