Programs

Our Backpack Feeding Program partners with local elementary schools to help ensure students have enough to eat over the weekend.

Each backpack is filled with six nutritious meals and two snacks, providing children with food when school meals are not available. Volunteers pack the backpacks each Tuesday, and they are delivered to participating schools on Thursday for distribution to students before the weekend.

Together with our school partners and community supporters, we're helping fight childhood hunger—one backpack at a time.

The Baptist Community Center Mission provides limited financial assistance to eligible individuals and families living in Travis County and northern Hays County. Depending on available funding, assistance may be available for: *Rent * Utility bills * Prescription medications *Birth certificates

Applicants must provide a valid photo ID, Social Security card, and documentation related to the type of assistance requested. Program Guidelines *One type of assistance is available once every 12 months per household (for example, rent or utilities, but not both). * We do not provide assistance with security deposits. * Rental assistance is limited to rent balances of $100 or less. * Utility assistance is limited to the final $50 of your outstanding bill. * Appointments may take several days to schedule, so please apply before your bill becomes seriously overdue. * Payments are made directly to a commercial landlord or utility company—never to the applicant. * Assistance is provided as funding allows on a first-come, first-served basis. Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee assistance.

How to Apply To schedule an appointment, call (512) 472-7592. Please bring the following documents to your appointment: * A valid photo ID * Your Social Security card * Rental or Utility Assistance: A copy of your current lease or current bill * A piece of mail showing your name and current address (such as a utility bill or other official correspondence) * For rental assistance only: A letter from your landlord, on letterhead if possible, including: -The landlord's name and contact information - Your monthly rent amount - The amount currently owed

If you have difficulty obtaining any of these documents, please speak with our staff before your appointment to discuss available options.

Questions? Call (512) 472-7592 for more information or to determine if you may qualify for assistance.

Christmas Party We partner with local churches to provide presents and stockings to families in need. While parents are shopping upstairs, kids are entertained downstairs with crafts, snacks and Santa! If your organization would like to partner with us, please contact us at chris@bccmission.org. Thanksgiving Dinner The week before Thanksgiving we distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes. Each box contains a turkey and all the trimmings for a family to enjoy at home. Families must pre-register for a box. If you would like to sponsor a family, you can click the Give Now button at the top of this page. Each sponsorship is only $50.

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9AM – 12PM, in combination with a Bible study, sewing and craft classes are offered. When volunteers are available, we offer classes in: Cooking Money management Health and Wellness

Melody's Market provides nutritious food assistance to individuals and families by appointment only. Families receive a selection of pantry staples along with available fresh foods to help meet their household's needs.

To schedule an appointment, please call (512) 472-7592.

We look forward to serving you with dignity, compassion, and hope.

Pat's Closet – Affordable Clothing Ministry Every Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Pat's Closet provides individuals and families with quality, gently used clothing and other household treasures at affordable prices. Most items are priced between $0.50 and $4.00, making it easy for everyone to shop with dignity while supporting our ministry. We gladly accept cash and debit cards. Clothing donations are always welcome and are needed throughout the year to help us continue serving our community. Interested in hosting a clothing drive? We'd love to partner with you! Contact us at bccmissionaustin@gmail.com to learn how your church, business, school, or organization can help make a difference.

Every weekday morning during the summer, children and families are invited to come play from 8:30AM-12:00PM . In addition to a daily Bible study, the following activates will be offered: * Recreation *Crafts * Cartoons and movies * Video games * Computer time * Library time * Music * Puppets * Drama

Every July there are two full weeks of Vacation Bible School for the children in the area.