Caritas is located at 611 Neches and is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8am-5pm; Tuesday, 8am-7pm, and Friday, 8am-noon. Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11am-12:30pm.

For info, refer to www.caritasofaustin.org, e-mail info@caritasofaustin.org, or call 472-4135 for client services and 479-4610 about making donations or volunteering.

Caritas is delighted to accept food donations any time of year, but the annual Fall Food Drive runs Sept. 1-Dec. 31. They request canned, dried, boxed, and nonperishable food items, as well as hygiene and toiletry items. They are asking for individuals and groups to collect the donations. To schedule a food drive, contact volunteer coordinator Molly Sipe at 479-4610 x121.

This article appears in November 26 • 2004.

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