Through our partnership with Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) in Austin, this program provides a food order once per month to individuals age 55 and over at no cost. You do not have to be a client of The Caring Place to participate in HOPE, but a separate HOPE application is required to be renewed annually. No appointment is needed. Proof of age and income is required. The distribution is provided on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at The Caring Place Programs & Services offices at 2001 Railroad Avenue from 9 a.m. until Noon. The HOPE program provides nutritious, supplemental non-perishable groceries.