One of the most impactful ways you can support Community Outreach is by referring neighbors who may need help. If you know someone in our service area experiencing a financial crisis, encourage them to connect with The Caring Place. Our Get Help page is a great place for them to begin their journey toward stability.

What is the Little Blue Barrel Program?

The “Little Blue Barrel” encourages monetary gifts to the Food Pantry.  Simply borrow a Little Blue Barrel for your church, neighborhood, business, club or other organization and start collecting money for The Caring Place Food Pantry.  Your dollars go a long way.

• Contact Rita Turner at rturner@caringplacetx.org or 512-943-0702 to arrange the reservation of a Little Blue Barrel.
• Please provide name, organization (if applicable), address, phone number and email address.
• The Little Blue Barrel will be loaned for a 14-day period. This allows The Caring Place to deposit any checks that may be put in the barrel.  If your fundraiser is complete in less than 14 days, please feel free to drop off the Little Blue Barrel to Rita at 2000 Railroad Avenue or call 512-943-0702 for a local pick up.
• Please keep the Little Blue Barrel in your possession during your weeks of fundraising.  Since you are receiving monetary donations, we recommend that you do not leave the Little Blue Barrel unattended at events or in public.
• If a donor would like a receipt, please have them provide their name and address and attach it to their donation inside the canister.

Why do financial gifts make such an impact? 

On average in 2025, The Caring Place could purchase 11 pounds of food for every dollar spent.

How?  We are Platinum Partners at the Central Texas Food Bank.  This partnership provides us with deep discounts and access to a lot of fresh and shelf stable food!  Our community can’t get deals like this at the grocery store.  Here are some pricing examples of some recent trips with our truck:

$0.15 - a 16oz jar of peanut butter

$0.35 - a 48oz bottle of vegetable oil

$0.60 - a  64oz bottle of apple juice 

$0.15 - a 15oz can of peas

$0.15 - a 15oz can of diced tomatoes

$0.95 - 5LB bag of chicken strips

Thanks so much for helping feed our neighbors in need by hosting our Little Blue Barrel! 

Contact Rita Turner, Community Engagement Manager at rturner@caringplacetx.org or 512-943-0702 to reserve a Little Blue Barrel collection canister today!

Would your company, club, civic group, or congregation benefit from an educational presentation from The Caring Place? We’d love to join you. Our team can share how The Caring Place is making a difference in the community and highlight meaningful ways your group can get involved.

To schedule a presentation, contact Rita Turner at 512‑943‑0702 or rturner@caringplacetx.org.

Do you have a community event, school fair, job fair, volunteer fair, or another gathering where you’d like to feature The Caring Place? We’d love to be there. Our team is always excited to share information about our services, shopping and volunteer opportunities, and the many ways people can get involved. We’re happy to host an information table and connect with your attendees.

To invite us to your event, contact Rita Turner at 512‑943‑0702 or rturner@caringplactex.org.

There’s nothing quite like seeing your favorite nonprofit in action. If your group is eager to learn more, we’d love to welcome you for an inside look. We can arrange a brief presentation about our history and services, followed by a behind‑the‑scenes tour of our operations—from the Food Pantry to our thrift stores.

Ready to schedule a visit? Contact Rita at 512‑943‑0702 or rturner@caringplacetx.org.

It’s never too early—or too late—to create a lasting legacy in your community. Planned giving allows you to make a meaningful, long‑term impact that supports neighbors in need for years to come.

To explore planned giving opportunities, reach out to Executive Director Ginna O'Connor at 512-943-0701 or goconnor@caringplacetx.org.

The Caring Place relies on the generosity of our community, and every donation—whether items, food, or financial support—plays a vital role in our mission. We are grateful for gifts of any size, and for those who wish to make an ongoing impact, we invite you to become one of our faithful friends by setting up a recurring monthly donation through our website. Consistent support helps us plan confidently for the year ahead, knowing we can count on your monthly gift to sustain essential services for our neighbors.

Visit our Donate page and use the drop-down menu to select Recurring Gift or One Time Gift to make a financial gift today.

Amplify is The Caring Place’s largest fundraising event of the year, and its success depends on generous community partners who step up as sponsors. By becoming a sponsor, you’ll help double the impact of every donation made during Amplify, inspiring others to give while directly supporting neighbors in need.

Your sponsorship also highlights your commitment to Georgetown’s most trusted place to volunteer and give. It’s a meaningful way to show your support publicly while fueling programs that strengthen our community.

Interested in the additional benefits of sponsoring Amplify? Connect with Rita at 512‑943‑0702 or rturner@caringplacetx.org.