Save The Food Austin G|A seed grant recipient

Hunger, Local

Save The Food Austin works to reduce food insecurity by providing to those in need while also reducing food waste. On average, the organization does about 44 grocery store pickups per week and saved around $100,000 worth of food in the last quarter of 2020.  Their...

Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation is the recipient of a $5000 Covid-19 Emergency Grant

Hunger, Local

The Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation provides wraparound services by pairing families with counselors. They also provide strategic intervention and collaboration that helps mitigate stress levels for women. G|A is proud to support the Saffron Trust Women’s...

Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry is the recipient of a $5000 Covid-19 Emergency Grant

Hunger

The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry assistance program provides a holistic approach to helping families experiencing natural disasters; the loss of a home, family member, or employment; a major health set-back; and other life changing events. G|A is proud to...

Glimmer|Austin partners with HomeFront ATX to support Get Shift Done For Austin

Hunger, Job/Income-Creation

Glimmer|Austin is excited to announce our partnership with HomeFront ATX to support Get Shift Done for Austin. Get Shift Done for Austin is able to address three critical needs in one initiative: nonprofit support, hunger relief and stabilizing incomes. The result is...

Hungry Souls is the recipient of a $20,000 Glimmer Austin seed grant

Hunger, Local

Hungry Souls is the recipient of a $20,000 Glimmer Austin seed grant in order to provide meals to children experiencing food insecurity in the greater Austin area. The organization partners with schools to guarantee that children are able to have access to nutritious...

Meals on Wheels has gone above and beyond to care for homebound elders in Central Texas

Hunger

By: Kyler Wesp & Virginia Scharfenberg Glimmer Austin is excited to highlight our partner, Meals on Wheels, and their impactful COVID-19 response plan. In mid-April, Glimmer Austin granted Meals on Wheels $20,000 to continue their care for senior community members...