Helpers in Mueller: Food Drives and Grocery Support
Across the Mueller Austin community, locally led efforts are connecting those who are able to give with those who could use a little extra support. From food drives to one-on-one grocery assistance, here are a few simple ways to lend a hand.
Austin Poetry Slam November Food Drive
Every Wednesday night, Austin Poetry Slam takes the stage at Barrel O’ Fun inside Alamo Drafthouse Mueller. This month, they’re collecting donations for local food banks. Bring non-perishable items to any show, enjoy some incredible spoken word performances, and know your contributions will get to where they’re needed most.
Barrel O’ Fun at Alamo Drafthouse Mueller
Wednesdays in November, 8 PM
Luminosity Hair Studio Food Drive
Our friends at Luminosity Hair Studio are collecting non-perishable items during business hours. All donations benefit local food assistance organizations.
4646 Mueller Blvd #1051, Austin, TX 78723
Frida supervising the donation station at Luminosity Hair Studio
Grocery Buddies: A Neighbor-to-Neighbor Match Program
This is a great way to connect one-on-one with neighbors. You can sign up to donate pantry items, purchase and deliver groceries, or provide H-E-B gift cards to a selected household.
Mueller Community Food Drive
Help Mueller families and individuals by donating meal kits to the Mueller Community Food Drive, sponsored by the Mueller Neighborhood Association, Foundation Communities, Mueller Foundation, and Central Texas Food Bank.
Drop-off Location: The Jordan at Mueller, 2724 Philomena St
Drop-off Deadline: By 10 AM on Tuesday, Nov. 18
How to Donate:
Drop off meal kits at The Jordan at Mueller before 10 AM Tuesday, Nov. 18 (open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM)
Bring donations to the MNA Monthly Meeting at Austin Energy on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 10 AM
No time to shop? Donate H-E-B or Sprouts gift cards by Tuesday — email merrell.foote@gmail.com to arrange pickup or ask questions
Each meal kit should include all of these items in a sturdy plastic or paper bag:
1 can vegetables or yams
1 can fruit or cranberry sauce
1 can turkey, chicken, or tuna
1 box stuffing or cornbread mix
1 box instant mashed potatoes
1 bag dried beans
1 bag rice
1 small bag flour
1 small bag sugar
Commonly Needed Non-Perishable Items:
Shelf-stable proteins (peanut butter, canned tuna, chicken, beans, lentils)
Canned vegetables and fruits
Pasta, rice, and sauces
Baby food, formula, and diapers
Hygiene essentials (soap, toothpaste, feminine-care products)
Whether you’re dropping off a few cans, grabbing an extra box of pasta on your next grocery run, or signing up to deliver supplies, these small gestures add up. Thank you to everyone helping to make Mueller a community where generosity grows right alongside us.
We’ll continue to add to this list as we learn about more neighborhood efforts. If you have a resource, donation drive, or mutual aid project to share, please email us at hello@eventsinmueller.com.
