Foundation for the Homeless
Foundation for the Homeless supports the homeless community by providing assistance in homeless prevention, rapid rehousing of homeless families, and a breakfast program to feed homeless persons.
Opportunities for Service:
WUMC provides volunteers for the Feed My People program on the first Tuesday of each month. This program is held at the annex building of First United Methodist Church and begins at 5:15 AM. if you would like to volunteer, you may do so by clicking here.
Feed My People
For a first Tuesday morning spot on our team,
The Feed My People Program is a collaboration of 11 religious congregations in the Austin community that provide the facilities, volunteers, and donations necessary to serve the guests. The Feed My People Program provides the following services to our guests at First United Methodist, Family Life Center at 1300 Lavaca Street.
- Hot breakfast provided and served every Tuesday and Thursday morning
- Westlake United Methodist Church sponsors the breakfasts on the first Tuesday of the month
- Hygiene articles are provided
- Clothing is provided when available
- Hot showers provided at the Family Life Center on Tuesdays only
- Haircuts and massages provided periodically when volunteers are available to provide these services
- Eyeglass referrals are provided on a case-by-case basis
- Direct assistance with Capital Metro bus tickets, birth certificates, and I.D. cards
- Caring individuals to provide a listening ear and emotional support when requested
Interested in helping us? We are looking for volunteers to sign up for food prep and serving on the first Tuesday of the month. Show up just before 5 am, and you will be done before 7 am.
Click here to sign up for a volunteer opportunity.
Feed My People is a breakfast program administered by Foundation for the Homeless here in Austin. Want more information? Contact Rich Egan or Tom Rioux.
Foundation for the Homeless envisions Central Texas as a community where every person can have a home - a safe space where they can sleep, play, learn, work, and grow in the presence of loved ones. Foundation for the Homeless mobilizes faith-based and community resources to restore hope and aspiration through transformative opportunities that prevent or end homelessness and nuture a more caring, sustainable community.
Visit Foundation for the Homeless Online.
