Every Person
Deserves
to Be Seen.
We gather every week under the bridge to serve meals, provide resources, and restore dignity to Austin's most vulnerable neighbors.
500+ volunteers served this month
Numbers That Matter
Every meal served, every hand held, every resource provided — it all adds up to real change in real lives.
Hot, nourishing meals provided to our neighbors
Compassionate people who show up every week
Individuals who received care and resources
Faithfully serving Austin's community since 2009
More Than a Meal —
We Restore Dignity
Founded in 2009, Communities Under the Bridge began with a simple belief: everyone deserves to be seen, known, and loved. Every Saturday morning, our volunteers gather beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge to serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
We don't just hand out food — we sit down, share a meal, learn names, and build genuine relationships. That's the heart of everything we do.
- Dignity for every person we serve
- Radical welcome — no barriers to entry
- Community-led, volunteer-powered
- Consistent, weekly presence under the bridge
- Meeting practical needs with compassionate hearts
Programs That Change Lives
Holistic care that addresses not just hunger, but the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.
WeeklySaturday Meals
Every Saturday morning, 200+ hot meals are prepared and served under the bridge. Families, volunteers, and neighbors sit together — because breaking bread is how community is built.
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MonthlyResource Distribution
We provide hygiene kits, clothing, blankets, and essential supplies to those in need. Practical care that meets people right where they are.
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OngoingCare & Counseling
Trained volunteers provide emotional support, prayer, and referrals to social services, mental health resources, and housing programs.
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WeeklyEducation & Skills
From GED prep to job readiness workshops, we equip our neighbors with tools to transform their circumstances and build toward stability.
Get InvolvedVoices from the Bridge
Behind every number is a human being with a story worth telling.
"I felt like a person again."
"Before CUB, I felt invisible. People would walk past me like I wasn't there. But every Saturday, the volunteers came back — same faces, same smiles. They learned my name. They asked about my life. For the first time in years, I felt like a person again."
"They've given me more than I've given."
"I started volunteering thinking I was doing something for 'them.' Three months in, I realize they've given me more than I've given. I've learned about resilience, gratitude, and what community really means. This changed my life too."
"I got the job. I'm in an apartment now."
"The resource kits they gave me helped me get back on my feet. Clean clothes for my job interview. A phone charger so I could stay connected. Small things that meant everything. I got the job. I'm in an apartment now."
Be part of someone's story.
Make a Difference TodayYour Gift Feeds
Real People
100% of your donation goes directly to meals, resources, and programs for our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Austin.
Stocks a hygiene kit + 25 meals this week
Where Your Money Goes
Rated 4-star by Charity Navigator. 90¢ of every $1 directly serves our community.
Join Us Under
the Bridge
You don't need special skills — just a willing heart. Our volunteers are the backbone of everything we do. Come once or every week; either way, you'll make a real difference.
- No experience needed — just a willing heart
- All supplies and training provided
- Serve alongside a welcoming community
- Flexible — join any Saturday
Volunteer Roles
Help prepare and package 200+ hot meals
Serve food and connect with our neighbors
Distribute hygiene kits, clothes, and supplies
Provide emotional support and prayer
Sign Up to Volunteer
Takes 60 seconds. We'll follow up with everything you need.
From the Bridge
CommunityRecord Attendance: 450 Meals Served in a Single Saturday
With 120 volunteers showing up in the rain, this past Saturday broke every record we've ever set. Here's what made it special.
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PartnershipsNew Partnerships: Three Local Restaurants Join Our Mission
Torchy's Tacos, Odd Duck, and Veracruz All Natural are donating food every week. This is what community looks like.
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Success StoryFrom the Bridge to a Home: David's Story of Hope
After 18 months as a regular at our Saturday gatherings, David secured stable housing. This is why we do what we do.
Read moreThe Bridge Needs You.
Whether you give $10 or give your Saturday morning — every act of compassion builds community and restores dignity.