Mobile Pantry
Neighbors donate. Volunteers portion. A 27-gallon tote rolls out to Fannie Davis Gazebo — because groceries shouldn't be a barrier.
Drop off at Park Watch HQ.
Bring shelf-stable food, hygiene items or supplies to our Barton Springs address. Volunteers accept donations on-site every weekday.
Three ways to hand off your donation.
Drop-off instructions
Pull into the driveway and place your items just inside the glass entry / exit door. A volunteer will collect them from there — no need to wait.
Curb-side assistance
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, volunteers are standing by to offload your vehicle. Email pantry@parkwatch.org when you arrive.
Large donations
Bringing a substantial quantity? Give us at least 24 hours notice so we can have hands and space ready when you pull up.
From your grocery bag to a neighbor's hand.
A quick tour of the pipeline — from donation to distribution.
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Portioning
Volunteers sort your donations into plastic grocery bags — "Portions" — each holding a nutritious balance of protein, carbs and snacks.
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Into the Mobile Pantry
Portions go into a 27-gallon black plastic tote — our "Mobile Pantry" — which can hold up to 225 lbs of food per run.
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Scheduling
A distribution goes out once two full Mobile Pantries are ready to roll — so no one gets a partial run.
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Load & drop
Volunteers load the totes onto a shuttle vehicle for transport to the drop site — usually paired with the Free Shuttle run.
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Drop site
Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo — 9307 Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail, Austin, TX 78701.
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Public notice
We announce every distribution on Instagram, including how many portions are available so recipients know what to expect.
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Printed flyers
Not everyone has a phone. We post flyers throughout the service area so word reaches everyone who needs it.
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Volunteer safety & feedback
Volunteers stay outside during distributions, run a short survey with recipients, and share responses on social so donors can see the impact of what they gave.
Strong hands wanted.
Park Watch is looking for Mobile Pantry volunteers — for portioning, loading, and running distributions.
Physical requirement
Mobile Pantry volunteers must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs over their heads — the totes are heavy when full.
How to sign up
Email pantry@parkwatch.org with your availability and we'll match you to the next distribution.
Fill a Mobile Pantry today.
Shelf-stable food, hygiene supplies, unopened toiletries — anything a neighbor could use.