Feed My People
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 a morning meal twice a week with services including showers, haircuts, hygiene articles, clothing, eyeglass referrals, and assistance with birth certificates and identification cards. Breakfast and services are provided at First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center at 1300 Lavaca Street.
Features of Feed My People:
- Hot breakfast provided and served by volunteers from 11 congregations
- Breakfast is served on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM
- Clothing is provided when available
- Hot showers provided at the Family Life Center on Tuesdays only
- Haircuts provided every Tuesday
- Eyeglass referrals are provided on a case by case basis
- Direct assistance with birth certificates, and I.D. cards
- Caring individuals to provide a listening ear and emotional support when requested