Organizations Helping Neighbors In Need Amid Coronavirus

ROUND ROCK, TX — As the coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate everyday life, communities across the country have begun implementing local efforts to assist neighbors in need. For its part, Williamson County area non-profits and faith-based organization are working together to fill identified gap in services within the community. Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) began setting up drop-off donation sites for non-medical items to be delivered to vulnerable populations and elderly residents.

The following are requested items in short supply and donations must be in original packaging:

• Home manufactured cloth face coverings (A Mask Brigade is creating home manufactured cloth face coverings. To learn more about joining the Mask Brigade, click here.)
• Hand sanitizer
  
• Antibacterial soap
  
• Disinfectant wipes
  
• Latex free gloves
  
• NEW thermometers
  
• Eye protection goggles or glasses
  
• Face shields
  
• Protective Gowns
  
• Adult and child diapers
  
• Cleaning supplies
  
• Dish soap Sponges
  
• Laundry detergent
  
• Shampoo Bath soap

Also accepted is a limited list of non-perishable food items (All items must be in a sealed package/ unopened, in date and no glass) including:

• Cereal boxed
  
• Dry rice
  
• Dry beans
  
• Mac-n-cheese boxes
  
• Mash potato boxes
  
• Canned tuna
  
• Canned veggies
  
• Canned chicken
  
• Canned pasta
  
• Spaghetti dry
  
• Canned pasta sauce
  
• Canned chili
  
• Chicken broth (box or can)
  
• Plastic jars of peanut butter
  
• Baking mixes
  
• Ketchup/Mayo/Mustard (plastic)
  
• Baby food (pouched)
  
• Baby formula (dry)
  
• Juice boxes

Other items not listed above will not be accepted at this time. These items will be distributed to social service and non-profit organizations who will deliver them to Williamson County residents in need.

Donation drop-off center locations:

• Grace Bible Church, 2100 Shell Road, Georgetown, Monday to Thursday from Noon-5 p.m.
• Celebration Church, 601 Westinghouse Road, Georgetown, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
• FBG Liberty Hill, 111 Holmes, Liberty Hill, Monday to Thursday from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• St. Phillips, 16321 Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
• Hill Country Bible Church, 12124 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

For more information on these drop-off sites and their hours of operation, please send an email to COVID-19@wilco.org or call 512-943-1600.