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Since 1985, The Caring Place has provided for the basic human needs of all people in our Central Texas community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way.  The Caring Place service area includes Georgetown, Andice, Bartlett, Florence, Granger, Jarrell, Jonah, Schwertner, Walburg, Weir, and the portion of Hutto that lies within GISD.

  • Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much-needed services for our community.

  • Explore the events and initiatives taking place at The Caring Place.

  • Be the change! Volunteer with us and make a lasting impact in your community.

  • volunteers dedicated 67,585 hours in 2025, supporting our mission to serve and uplift our community.
    volunteers dedicated 67,585 hours in 2025, supporting our mission to serve and uplift our community.

    449

  • Unduplicated individuals were served in 2025, providing crucial support to our community.
    Unduplicated individuals were served in 2025, providing crucial support to our community.

    12,311

  • pounds of food distributed in our community last year.
    pounds of food distributed in our community last year.

    1,287,417

  • Total value of support to our neighbors in need in 2025.
    Total value of support to our neighbors in need in 2025.

    $4,794,762

The Caring Place volunteers and staff in front of The Caring Place headquarters.

Make An Impact Today

Your generosity at any level fuels our mission to provide basic human needs and support to our neighbors.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to common questions here. 

Need more help? 

Call us at 512-943-0700.

  • What are the hours of the Food Pantry or other Food Programs?

    The Food Pantry is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Thursday from 2 to 6 PM.

    Check the website calendar or the Food Programs page to find hours for additional Food Programs.

  • What are the hours of Programs & Services or financial crisis assistance?

    Programs & Services are open Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM at 2001 Railroad Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626. If you need financial assistance, you must check in by 3 PM.

  • When can I do free laundry at Loads of Caring?

    Our Loads of Caring events are held every second Tuesday and last Thursday of each month from 4 PM to 8 PM. Check out our website calendar for specific dates.

  • How do I drop off food donations for the Food Pantry?

    The Caring Place accepts donations of new, unopened, unexpired food and necessities such a hygiene items at our 2000 Railroad Ave. location.

    Drop off Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM or Thursdays from 2 PM to 6 PM.
    Pull into the parking lot on the north side of The Caring Place and pull into the covered parking spaces reserved for the pantry; a team member will come unload your donation.

    You may also drop Food Pantry donations in our 2000 Railroad Avenue drive-through on the south side of The Caring Place, Monday through Saturday, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

  • When and where can I donate items for the thrift stores?

    Donation are accepted Monday - Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM in our donations drive-through located at 2000 Railroad Ave. Access the drive-through from the entrance to the parking lot on the south (left) side of the building. Follow signs for the drive-through.

  • What are the hours of the thrift stores?

    The Shops at The Caring Place at 2000 Railroad Avenue is open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM.

    Second Helping at 3700 Williams Drive is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM.

  • I bought a piece of furniture - how do I pick it up?

    Thank you for shopping for good! If purchased at The Shops at The Caring Place, bring the tag from your furniture purchase with you through the Donations drive-through at 2000 Railroad Ave. during regular hours (10 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Saturday) and staff will help you load your furniture into your vehicle.

    If purchased at Second Helping, please coordinate with staff to arrange a pick-up during regular hours (Tues - Sat, 10 AM - 4 PM).

    Please pick-up your purchase within 48 hours.

  • Love this place, so much.

    Shawna

  • This place is truly a place from the heavens.

    Mariah

  • Great place! They do so much for the community and volunteer staff were very friendly.

    Albert

  • Everyone here is amazing and has a heart of gold!

    Marcia

  • We love the Caring Place. This is the only place we donate to these days.

    Heath

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