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.

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DONATE YOUR TIME

37,000+ volunteer hours are served at Caritas of Waco every year = $940,910 in valued service. We offer a variety of ways for individuals and groups to donate their time, talents, and resources.

Dress code: For safety reasons, sleeveless shirts and open-toe shoes are not permitted. Remember, you’ll be on your feet, moving around, so please dress comfortably. Jeans, t-shirts and sneakers or work boots are perfect.

Kassandra Anaya
Volunteer Coordinator 
Email: kanaya@caritas-waco.org
Phone: 254-753-4593 ext. 208

Food Pantry

300 South 15th Street
Mon-Fri, 8:30-11AM and 1-3PM
Pantry volunteers can be aged 10 and up, with ages 10-15 requiring a chaperone.
Groups can have up to 8 volunteers. This is an equal opportunity provider.

  • Fill shopping carts with food
  • Bag fruits and vegetables

Hidden Treasures Warehouse

3912 Bosque Blvd.
Mon-Fri, 8AM-4PM
Volunteers aged 17 and up only
Groups can have up to 15 volunteers

  • Testing electronics
  • Sorting and separating clothing and household items
  • Cleaning warehouse space
  • Unloading and loading trucks

Hidden Treasures Thrift Store, Waco

3912 Bosque Blvd.
Mon-Fri, 12-6PM and Sat. 10AM-6PM
Volunteers aged 16 and up only, requires chaperone
Groups can have up to 5 volunteers

  • Pricing of merchandise under supervision of staff
  • Receiving donations of goods to store
  • Assisting customers with items to their cars
  • Cleaning of store and back of house areas
  • Maintaining tidiness of store (pick-up clothing, scattered items)

Mobile Food Pantry Distributions

Our partner, Central Texas Food Bank, hosts monthly drive-thru food distributions at the following locations in Waco:

  • VA Clinic
  • Living Faith Chapel
  • Texas State Technical College
  • To view the calendar and sign up, visit http://greaterwacoarea.cafb.volunteerhub.com/.
    Volunteers aged 15 and up only, with ages 15-17 requiring an adult chaperone. Distributions typically need 10 volunteers, groups are welcome.
    For more information, call the Central Texas Food Bank volunteer hotline at 512-684-2140 or email at volunteer@centraltexasfoodbank.org.
    Volunteer Activities:
  • Load trunks and truck beds with food for our clients in the drive-thru
  • Direct traffic

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"I support Caritas because I believe in the mission and see the need in our community. In addition to the food pantry and the many client services that are offered, I find it very beneficial that Caritas offers job training and certifications which allow the client to become self-sufficient. I encourage everyone to consider supporting Caritas, whether it be financially or as a volunteer. You’ll be amazed by the dedication of Caritas’s staff and actually see the impact of your contribution. "

Cindy Wood, Caritas Board President

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