Offering hope and help to neighbors in need
The Caring Place is where individuals and families in Georgetown and northern Williamson County can turn for help when they struggle to make ends meet. Whether people need food, clothing, financial assistance, or help accessing additional resources, The Caring Place’s mission is to provide for the basic needs of the wider community.
Community Safety Net for 40 Years
Founded in 1985, it has grown along with the community and has become a major safety net provider in the area. Before its creation, individuals and families would go from church to church seeking help with rent, clothing, and food. As a result, church and community leaders came together to create a single place where people could go for emergency assistance with basic needs to better serve their neighbors.
Today, more people than ever are coming to The Caring Place when they need help. In the past 15 years, Georgetown has doubled in size. In the last three years, the number of unduplicated individuals served at The Caring Place has doubled—from 5,313 individuals through September 2022 to 10,575 through September 2025.
The Caring Place provides food via three food programs to help people stretch their monthly budget so that they can meet other household expenses such as utilities, rent, and other basic needs. When additional assistance is needed, many other programs and services offered at The Caring Place help neighbors move towards stability and security.
Future Goals
One of the most pressing challenges is the desire and need to expand the food pantry hours to better serve working individuals and families. Many of our neighbors who rely on The Caring Place are juggling jobs, childcare, and other responsibilities, and current hours don’t always align with their availability. We want nothing more than to make services more available to those who need them the most.
Expanding hours isn’t as simple as unlocking the doors. It will require additional staff, more volunteers, increased food inventory, and greater organizational capacity. All of that hinges on one critical factor: funding. While remaining steadfast on meeting the immediate needs of community members, The Caring Place needs additional funding to invest in building organizational capacity, expanding its physical footprint, and recruiting more volunteers to meet the evolving needs of our community.
How to Help
If you would like to join The Caring Place in its efforts to provide a strong safety net for your neighbors in Georgetown and northern Williamson County, visit CaringPlaceTX.org or call 512-943-0700 to donate, volunteer, or learn how to get help.