Caritas Of Waco

Caritas Of Waco Was Founded In 1967 By Father Richard Mccabe To Provide Emergency Assistance To People In Need, Including Food, Clothing, Household Items, Prescription Medicine, Utilities, Rent And Transportation.



Food assistance: Mondays through Fridays 8am-4pm. Closed on weekends.



Caritas helps anyone who has emergency needs regardless of age, sex or ethnicity. The majority of recipients are residents of McLennan County although there are no geographical limits to receiving services from Caritas. All recipients are interviewed to determine their needs.



Emergency/Supplemental Assistance Provided in the form of:


Food

Clothing

Household Items

Utilities

Prescription medications

Rent and Mortgage

Travel assistance



Donations Needed:

donations of any of the items listed below can be delivered to 300 South 15th Street between 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Thank you for your support!
Food Items:


Box Dinners - such as Hamburger Helper

Canned corn

Canned fruit

Canned green beans

Canned meats with pull top lids

Canned soups

Macaroni and cheese

Pasta/spaghetti

Peanut butter

Non-Food Items:

Backpacks

Cloth, canvas or vinyl grocery bags

Feminine hygiene products

Insect repellant

Sunscreen