This list is not comprehensive.
Human services
Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry
The pantry offers a variety of programs to address food insecurity, including food assistance for adults, children and seniors, as well as educational workshops on budgeting, meal planning, smart shopping, nutrition and more.
- Sample activities: food pickup, storage packaging and delivery; administrative assistance; buildings and grounds maintenance; food drive assistance; senior activity support
- Donations: monetary donations online; nonperishable food items such as canned meats, vegetables and fruit, cornbread mix, Hamburger Helper, sugar, flour, cooking oil, and juices; and hygiene items such as toothpaste, shampoo, laundry detergent and toilet tissue
- 806 Fayette St., Bastrop
- www.bastropfoodpantry.org
The nonprofit organization develops community initiatives to improve social, health, educational and economic opportunities in Bastrop County. Volunteer efforts include the economic stability collaborative, thriving communities collaborative, education collaborative, health collaborative and Care-A-Van events.
- Sample activities: help with events by setting up and tearing down, handing out food, providing resources and registering attendees
- Donations: monetary donations online, by mail or in person; clothing; baby items such as diapers, wipes and toys
- 806 Water St., Bastrop
- www.bastropcares.org
The volunteer-driven organization delivers immediate relief—such as food, water and shelter—to Bastrop County residents impacted by disasters. It also supports long-term recovery through efforts such as home and infrastructure rebuilding, as well as providing mental health services.
- Sample activities: assisting with the nonemergency hotline; cleanup efforts; emergency shelter coordination; and helping with special events
- Donations: monetary, appliances, building materials and hand tools
- 15 American Legion Drive, Bastrop
- www.bcltrt.org
The nonprofit provides support to children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Bastrop, Fayette and Lee counties by assigning CASA-trained advocates to assist children and families navigating the child welfare system.
- Sample activities: research case records; monthly visits with children; speak with children’s family members, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and social workers; attend court hearings; monitor the progress of the child and family throughout the case
- Donations: monetary, gift cards, new clothing, diapers and toys
- 507 Water St., Bastrop
- www.casabfl.org
The Family Crisis Center has provided services for more than 40 years to victims of domestic and sexual violence.
- Sample activities: 24-hour crisis hotline, Bits & Pieces Thrift Store help, administrative support and client intakes at the center
- Donations: monetary donations online, toiletries, fresh and nonperishable food, household supplies, phone chargers, and baby items
- 431 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop
- www.family-crisis-center.org
Bastrop County Master Gardener Association
The volunteer-led organization is dedicated to promoting sustainable gardening and environmental stewardship throughout the community.
- Sample activities: volunteer days from 5-6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and from 8-10 a.m. on Saturdays at Bob Bryant Park, as well as from 9-11 a.m. on Fridays at Cedar Creek Park.
- Donations: monetary donations online
- 15 American Legion Drive, Ste. 109, Bastrop
- www.txmg.org/bastropcounty
Bastrop County Animal Services
The shelter provides a safe home for homeless dogs and cats, and facilitates adoptions through in-person visits and adoption events, contingent on an approved application. Volunteers must be 18 years old or 14 with parental supervision.
- Sample activities: cleaning kennels, walking dogs, or socializing cats; providing adoption assistance or administrative support; helping with event organization
- Donations: pet supplies such as crates, beds, wet and dry food, cat litter, treats, and toys; cleaning supplies such as bleach, trash bags and liquid soap; and other items such as blankets and towels
- 589 Cool Water Drive, Bastrop
- www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/as.animal_services
The volunteer-driven organization operates on a trap-neuter-return approach, focusing on spaying and neutering stray cats within the community.
- Sample activities: trapping, collecting and transporting cats to local veterinary clinics; fostering; administrative assistance; and promoting events
- Donations: monetary donations through PayPal, Venmo or Square; sending needed items through the Amazon wishlist; sending traps through TruCatchTraps; and registering any adoptions through Petfinder for an additional monetary donation
- No physical address
- www.bastropcats.org
Restoration Ranch helps veterans and their families heal through equine-assisted programs.
- Sample activities: grooming and care of the horses, gardening projects and landscaping, and more
- Donations: monetary donations online
- 172A Hills Prairie Road, Bastrop
- www.restorationranch.org
