Caritas of Waco Has Been Combating Local Poverty and Hunger Since 1967
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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.

Special Events

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER

Caritas Feast of Caring Soup Cook-Off
Presented by H-E-B
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
Waco Convention Center

The 2024 event will continue with its popular “Soup and Dessert Cook-Off” featuring local restaurants and caterers showcasing their specialty soups and/or desserts while raising awareness of those who face hunger every day. The event will include auctions, games and a few surprises. Our goal is to raise $100,000 to provide much-needed services to our community neighbors.

Tickets are $35 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Ann Owen, aowen@caritas-waco.org or (254) 753-4593, ext. 213. Click here to purchase tickets. Please indicate “Feast of Caring” in the comments box and the number of tickets you are purchasing.

 

Caritas Fundraising Events

  • Golf Tournament: Join us for our Charity Golf Classic to raise awareness about food insecurity and help us turn hunger into hope.
  • Feast of Caring: Our annual fundraising event that hosts local restaurants, businesses, and more.  With yummy food, desserts, a silent auction, and friends and family, this is the event to be at every year to help raise money for our community neighbors.
  • Fan Club Our annual fundraising campaign to help community neighbors beat the heat by purchasing box fans.

Community Events

  • H-E-B Help End Hunger: H-E-B’s across the state help local food pantries and banks in their local area, August-October. When checking out at your local H-E-B, look for the Help End Hunger tear-off pads at checkout and ask your cashier to add a $1, $3, or $5 donation to your grocery bill to benefit Caritas of Waco.
  • Food For Families: The largest one-day food drive in Texas. Held the Friday before Thanksgiving. Sponsored by H-E-B, KWTX, and Boy Scouts of America.
  • Stamp Out Hunger: Second Saturday in May, join United States Postal Service postal carriers in donating food.
  • SOS: Help feed children during the summer months when they no longer have access to free or reduced-price school meal programs.

For information on events or to plan your own drive or fundraiser to support Caritas, please reach out to Executive Director Ann Owen at aowen@caritas-waco.org or call 254-753-4593 ext. 213.

Making A Difference Together

"I had reached out to another local agency for help and it was over 30 days before I heard back from them. I was able to connect with a Caritas case manager the day I called and she answered all of my questions immediately…it was amazing what Caritas was able to do for my family. I have never needed help like this before. It's hopeful to have an organization that didn’t make me feel bad about the situation I was in."

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