Neighbor 2 Neighbor

About Neighbor 2 Neighbor

Neighbor 2 Neighbor shares food, diapers, utility assistance, and caring community with our low-income neighbors in East Austin, with a special focus on our senior neighbors.

In the last two years alone, we have generated 8,000+ volunteer hours and shared over 320,000 pounds of food and more than 150,000 diapers.

For neighbors in need who live in zip codes 78702, 78721, 78723, 78724, 78741, and 78752, services include:

    • food pantry, including fresh produce, for seniors age 55+
    • baby diapers, incontinence products, and period products
    • utility bill assistance

Walk-through services for food and/or diapers are by appointment only. For more information, or to join the wait list, call or text 512-879-4352 (English) or 512-879-4365 (Spanish). Our partner agencies are Central Texas Food Bank, Austin Diaper Bank, and City Of Austin Utilities Plus 1 program.

Utility assistance may be available for eligible Austin Energy customers. Text the Welcome Table Community Assistance line at 512-943-7978 with pictures of the first page of your most recent bill, your photo ID, and proof of income.

Interested in Volunteering?

For in-person shifts unloading, packing, or distributing food or diapers, please go here to learn more and to sign up!

There are also virtual volunteer opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in helping make calls from home.