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.

Special Events

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER

Join us for our annual Soup and Dessert ‘Cook-Off’! Local caterers and restaurants will showcase their specialty soups and desserts, to earn your vote for ‘Best in Waco’. Enjoy an evening of fun with live and silent auctions, and our popular ‘Souper Spoons’ game, while raising awareness of those who face hunger and food insecurity every day.

Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased by clicking here and indicating “Feast of Caring Tickets” and the number to be purchased in the “Comments” section.

Call us today at 254-753-4593 ext. 205 to find out how you can get involved.

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 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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