Resource Guide
📍 GEORGETOWN, TX
Community Resource Guide by Kat Kares
Food · Shelter Support · Health · Hygiene · Transportation
💡 Not sure where to start?
Georgetown Navigation Services, located inside First Presbyterian Church (📍 703 S. Church St), is the best first stop for help finding or accessing any service — just ask, even if it isn’t listed here.
📞 512-843-5514 | ⏰ Tue 1:00–3:00 PM, Wed 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
🗓️ Food — Meals, Snacks & Groceries
Meal and food assistance is available in Georgetown at St. Paul United Methodist Church (📍 610 MLK Jr Street, Georgetown, TX 78626) 7 days a week.
| Day | Provider | Location | Time | What’s Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon–Thu | 🤝 Helping Hands of Georgetown helpinghandsgtx.org · 512-688-3595 | St Paul UMC, 610 MLK St | 3:15 PM | Sandwiches/lunches, clothing, hygiene items; backpacks, luggage, sleeping bags, condiments by request |
| Fri | 🤝 Kat Kares katkares.org · FB Messenger · 512-843-1134 | St Paul UMC, 610 MLK St | 4:00 PM | Warm meals, snack bags, hygiene bags, laundry cards & soap. |
| Sat | 🤝 Marian & Russ First UMC GTX | St Paul UMC, 610 MLK St | 4:00 PM | Warm meal |
| Sun | 🤝 Coordinated by Helping Hands (rotating churches/businesses) | St Paul UMC, 610 MLK St | 4:00 PM | Warm meal |
| Tue | 📦 First Presbyterian Church (FPC) Little Pantry · 512-863-3381 | 703 S. Church St (enter white door) | 1:00–3:00 PM | Canned food, snacks, hygiene items, water bottles, clothing — 1 visit/week. ☕ Free coffee both days. |
| Wed | 📦 First Presbyterian Church (FPC) Little Pantry | 703 S. Church St (enter white door) | 9:30–11:30 AM | Same as above |
| Anytime | 🍱 Little Blue Pantry Box San Gabriel UU Fellowship | 1322 E. University Ave | 24/7 | Free food, self-serve |
| M-F / Th | 📦 The Caring Place Food Pantry | 2000 Railroad Ave | M-F 9am-4pm Th 2pm-6pm | Food, support, Various Services |
⚠️ SNAP (Food Stamps): Dial 211. As of Feb. 2025, wait time for approval is 1–2 months; an annual 3-month exemption applies without needing to qualify. Medicaid forms are also available through this line. Note: program benefits have been significantly reduced.
🏥 Health, Medical & Veterans Services
- Health and Human Services: 📍 2500 N. Austin Ave, Georgetown. ⏰ Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- Lone Star Circle of Care (Lake Aire): 📍 2411 Williams Dr #111 · 📞 877-800-5722. Dental: Mon–Thu, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM. Medical: Mon–Thu, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM; Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- VA Central Texas: Healthcare for homeless veterans. Madeline Cardone, LCSW (Suicide Prevention) · 📞 512-516-1235.
- Mental Health Crisis Line: 📞 800-841-1255
- Emergency: 📞 911
🗺️ Navigation & ID Assistance
- Georgetown Navigation Services: 📍 Inside First Presbyterian Church (703 S. Church St) · 📞 512-843-5514
- ⏰ Tue 1:00–3:00 PM & Wed 9:30–11:30 AM
- 📋 Helps replace ID documents, establish a mailing address (6 months), arrange seasonal storage, and navigate other obstacles. Ask about anything — services vary and are not all listed here.
🧼 Hygiene & Laundry
Showers:
- Georgetown Rec Center: 📍 1003 N. Austin Ave. $6 day pass. (Recreation Scholarships available for 90% off)
- Kat Kares: Sundays, 1:00 PM (pickup at Little Lemon, in the library)
- San Gabriel UU Fellowship: Third Sunday, 4:00 PM pickup at St. Paul.
Laundry:
- The Caring Place / Washatopia: 📍 1910 S. Austin Ave. Free loads, first-come-first-served. ⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM on the 2nd Tuesday and last Thursday of each month (holiday schedule may vary).
- Kat Kares: Offers $5 Laundry cards and detergent to the unhoused for Spin & Shine (📍 1103 S Main Street GTX).
🤝 Other Support Services
- Kat Kares: katkares.org — Warm food, snacks, seasonal items, undergarments, showers, haircuts, etc.
- The Caring Place: 📍 2000 Railroad Blvd · caringplacetx.org · 📞 512-943-0700. ⏰ Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Weekly food bag (as needed), clothing, dining area for those without a kitchen, Uber ride credit (1x/month with proof of appointment).
- Furrbaby Food Pantry & Shop: 📍 1603 Northwest Blvd · 📞 512-677-1342. Pet food & supplies.
- Free Bikes & Repairs: 📍 2055 FM1460 · 📞 512-931-1756. ⏰ Tuesdays, 12:00–8:00 PM. 🚲 Call ahead — a ride will be provided to pick up the bike. (⚠️ 2-week wait as of Feb. 2026.)
- Georgetown Public Library: 📍 402 W. 8th St. Day-use lockers, internet access, printing (10¢/page). ⏰ Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12–5 PM.
- BioLife Plasma: 📍 1103 Rivery Blvd #270. Sell plasma; first-time promo offer available.
- St. Vincent de Paul Society: 📞 512-868-1968. Various assistance provided.
- First United Methodist Church of Georgetown: 📍 410 E. University Ave.
- Phones (Life Wireless, TruConnect, Airtalk Wireless): Must make less than $21,500 to qualify.
🚗 Transportation
- CARTS: Free rides to Austin. 📞 512-478-RIDE · RideCARTS.com/Free
- Uber (City of Georgetown offer): $10/ride discount within Georgetown via Z Ride.
- RideGTX: QR-code sign-up · 📞 1-833-873-8237