Caritas of Waco Has Been Combating Local Poverty and Hunger Since 1967
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Caritas helps families, individuals, and veterans in need through emergency services and case management programs.
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Caritas is able to provide hope to those in need, due to the generosity of community partners and donors like you. Before the pandemic, 26% of Waco families were living in poverty and unable to meet basic needs. Now, during this unprecedented time, more families than ever before, are needing assistance. Your support helps us provide people with not only hope, but food and other emergency services, and the case management resources needed to help them begin their journey out of poverty. Thank you for donating today to support our mission.
To make a donation by mail, please send a check or money order made payable to Caritas of Waco to: 300 South 15th Street, Waco, TX 76701.

Host a Drive

Host a canned food drive at your business, school, church, or with your church group. Whether you’re clearing non-expired canned goods out of your kitchen pantry, or your business has pallets of fresh produce, we welcome healthy food donations of any quantity anytime.

What to Collect

Preferred pantry items:

  • Canned tuna and chicken (pop-top preferred)
  • Canned soup (pop-top preferred)
  • Microwaveable soups
  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Peanut butter
  • Pasta
  • Cereal
  • Dried rice
  • Dried beans

Other Needed Items:

  • Diapers (all sizes)
  • Baby wipes
  • Baby lotions
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Lotion
  • Face wash
  • Disposable razors
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Adult diapers
  • Sunscreen
Food Drive Print Out
Basic Essentials Drive Print Out

Delivery or Pick-Up

Deliver items to our loading dock located at Mary and S. 15th St, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM.

Caritas will pick up large donations by appointment. Please call 254-749-7706.

Making A Difference Together

"I didn't have much to feel thankful for this year. Ever since my medical discharge, I have felt hopeless...my family and I would like to thank you and the Caritas Veterans Outreach Program for this blessing and help in hard times...people and services like the one you work for are growing rare. From my family to yours, thank you so much for not letting us fall between the cracks."

Caritas Veteran Client

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