Resource Guide
📌 Quick Start & Crisis Support
💡 Where to Start: The best place to start for general services and guidance is with Georgetown Navigation Services (details below). Always ask staff at any location if other services or supplies are available.
- 📞 Mental Health Crisis Line: 800-841-1255
- 📞 Emergency Services: 911
🗓️ Food & Daily Meal Schedule
Monday – Thursday
St. Paul United Methodist Church | 📍 610 Martin Luther King Street
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
🤝 Organized by: Helping Hands of Georgetown (512-688-3595)
- Services: Sandwiches, lunches, clothing, hygiene items.
- On-Request Items: Backpacks, luggage, sleeping bags, sandwich condiments.
Friday
St. Paul United Methodist Church | 📍 610 MLK St, Georgetown, TX 78626
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
🤝 Organized by: Kat Kares (512-843-1134 or Facebook Messenger)
- Services: Warm meals, snack bags, hygiene bags, clothing/items as needed.
- Extra Services: Laundry cards & soap.
Sunday
St. Paul United Methodist Church | 📍 610 MLK Street
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
- Services: Warm meal.
📦 Food Pantries & Multi-Service Centers
First Presbyterian Church (FPC) – Little Pantry
📍 703 South Church Street (Enter through the white door)
⏰ Hours: Tuesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM & Wednesday 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
🍱 Services: Canned food, snacks, hygiene items, refillable water bottles, clothing. ☕ Free coffee available both days.
⚠️ Limited to one visit per week.
The Caring Place
📍 2000 Railroad Boulevard, Georgetown, TX 78626
⏰ Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM [CLOSED Thursdays]
🍱 Services: Dedicated area for individuals without a kitchen. Weekly food bags, clothing.
🚗 Transit: Uber credit for appointments (1x per month with proof of appointment).
San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UU)
📍 1322 E. University Ave, Georgetown
🍱 Services: Little Blue Pantry Box outside the church with free food items available anytime.
🗺️ Case Management & Government Assistance
Georgetown Navigation Services
📍 Located inside First Presbyterian Church (703 S. Church St)
⏰ Hours: Tuesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM & Wednesday 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📋 Services: Mobile service assisting with replacing ID documents, navigating local obstacles, seasonal storage, phone access, and establishing a 6-month mail address.
📞 Contact: 512-843-5514
Health and Human Services (SNAP & Medicaid)
📍 2500 North Austin Avenue, Georgetown, TX
⏰ Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📋 Services: Medicaid forms and SNAP / Food Stamps. (Or Dial 211 for automated help).
⚠️ SNAP programs have been greatly reduced; expect a 1 to 2-month waiting period.
🧼 Showers & Laundry Services
- Kat Kares Shower Program: 2nd Sunday of the month. Pickup is at St. Paul United Methodist Church at 4:00 PM for transport to the recreation center and back.
- San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: Showers available every 4th Sunday.
- Georgetown Recreation Center: 📍 1003 N. Austin Ave. Day pass/shower access available for $6.
- Loads of Caring Free Laundry (via The Caring Place): 📍 Washatopia, 1910 South Austin Avenue. Open 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on the 2nd Tuesday & last Thursday of the month. First-come, first-served.
🚲 Transportation & Free Bikes
Georgetown Free Bikes
📍 2055 FM1460, Georgetown, TX 78626 | 📞 512-931-1756
⏰ Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Tuesday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
🚲 Call to request a bike; a ride to the shop will be provided for pickup. ⚠️ Expect a 2-week waiting list.
- CARTS Bus: Free rides to Austin. 🌐 ://ridecarts.com | 📞 512-478-RIDE
- City Z-Ride: $10 local Uber ride discount within Georgetown. Download the RideGTX QR-code or call 1-833-873-8237.
🏥 Health, Dental, & Misc
- Lone Star Circle of Care (Lake Aire): 📍 2411 Williams Drive #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.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): Central Texas Healthcare for Homeless Veterans. Madeline Cardone, LCSW: 512-516-1235.
- Georgetown Public Library: 📍 402 W. 8th Street. Day-use lockers, internet access, and printing ($0.10/copy). Open daily.
- BioLife Plasma: 📍 1103 Rivery Blvd #270. Sell plasma for compensation.