AustinCares — Local Deals & Free Services

Week of September 27, 2026

Food specials and free local help this week: Tuesday unlimited dosa in Round Rock, weekday restaurant offers, food assistance, health screenings, job and benefits help, and rent or utility assistance by phone for eligible residents. Check each listing for hours, eligibility and availability.

Local deals

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  Spokesman Coffee

  Recurring offer at Spokesman Coffee

  Mon: Free drip coffee with any pastry

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  Lou's Barton Springs

  Recurring offer at Lou's Barton Springs

  Mon: Half-off chicken · Wed: Half-off burgers

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  Siena Austin

  Recurring offer at Siena Austin

  Mon: $26 pasta dinner · Tue: $45 three-course

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  Sangam Chettinad

  Recurring offer at Sangam Chettinad

  Tue: Unlimited Dosa Night, 5:30–10 PM

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  TLC Austin

  Recurring offer at TLC Austin

  Mon–Fri: $1 Gulf oysters, 2–6 PM

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  Masala Wok

  Recurring offer at Masala Wok

  Tue: Tikka Masala + Naan + Drink — $11.95

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  Rasoi Indian Restaurant

  Recurring offer at Rasoi Indian Restaurant

  Any day: $25 toward a restaurant order

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  Flow Yoga Austin

  Recurring offer at Flow Yoga Austin

  Sat 9 AM: Free outdoor yoga in the park

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  Austin Public Health

  Recurring offer at Austin Public Health

  Any day: Free vaccines & health screenings

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  Austin Habitat Counseling

  Recurring offer at Austin Habitat Counseling

  Any day: Free homeownership & financial counseling

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  Rosewood-Zaragosa Center

  Recurring offer at Rosewood-Zaragosa Center

  Weekdays: Free food pantry and food help

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  Dove Springs Center

  Recurring offer at Dove Springs Center

  Weekdays: Free health screenings; call ahead

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  Odd Duck

  Recurring offer at Odd Duck

  25% off selected food items during happy hour, Sunday–Thursday 4:30–5:30 PM. Dine-in; selected dishes vary.

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  Loro — South Lamar

  Recurring offer at Loro — South Lamar

  Weekday happy hour, Mon–Fri 2–5 PM: $8.50 caramelized onion-cheddar burger, $5 pulled pork sliders, and $4 wonton chips & dip.

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  Hope Food Pantry Austin

  Recurring offer at Hope Food Pantry Austin

  Free groceries for households struggling to make ends meet. Thu, Fri, and the first Saturday of each month, 9–10:30 AM. Enter through the 40th Street doors at Trinity Church; holiday closures apply.

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  Austin Public Library — Free Library Card

  Recurring offer at Austin Public Library — Free Library Card

  Free library cards for residents in APL's eligible Austin and ETJ service areas, with books, eBooks, audiobooks, and digital resources. Bring photo ID and proof of address; nonresident fees may apply. Visit during library hours.

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  Austin Central Library — Seed Collection

  Recurring offer at Austin Central Library — Seed Collection

  Take home up to four seed packets per visit from the sixth-floor seed collection during library hours. Everyone is welcome; record your checkout and donate extra seeds when you can. Selection depends on availability.

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  Austin Reuse Store — Free Supplies & ReBlend Paint

  Recurring offer at Austin Reuse Store — Free Supplies & ReBlend Paint

  Pick up reusable art supplies, cleaning products, and household supplies; free ReBlend paint and self-loaded mulch are also offered. Appointment required. Stock and paint colors vary; check visit eligibility before booking.

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  Kerbey Lane Cafe — Kids Eat Free

  Recurring offer at Multiple Austin-area Kerbey Lane locations

  Every Tuesday: one free kids meal with each adult entrée purchased, for children 12 and under.

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  Double Up Food Bucks Texas

  Recurring offer at Participating Austin-area locations · 512-730-1807

  SNAP shoppers get a $1-for-$1 match for fruits and vegetables at participating markets and stores. Check the locator for Austin-area sites, hours, and location-specific limits; not every store participates.

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  Austin WIC — Healthy Food & Nutrition Support

  Recurring offer at Austin-area WIC clinics · see official location finder

  Free healthy-food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant people, new mothers, and young children. Apply first; eligibility and clinic schedules apply.

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  Austin Public Library — Tool Library

  Recurring offer at Austin Public Library locations · pickup arranged through catalog

  Borrow tools with your library card instead of buying them. Loans last 21 days with no renewals; sign a waiver on your first checkout. Browse the official catalog, place a hold, and confirm pickup availability during branch hours.

• Food

  MON • Spokesman Coffee — Free Drip with Pastry

  Weekly offer at Spokesman Coffee, 4900 N Lamar Blvd #110, Austin, TX

  Mondays: free drip coffee with any pastry purchase. Confirm availability at the counter.

  Official source for MON • Spokesman Coffee — Free Drip with Pastry

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  MON • Siena Austin — Pasta Night

  Weekly offer at Siena Austin, 6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX

  Mondays: $26 two-course dinner with Caesar salad or soup and a choice of four house-made pastas.

  Official source for MON • Siena Austin — Pasta Night

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  MON • Lou’s Barton Springs — Half-Off Chicken

  Weekly offer at Lou’s Barton Springs, 1608 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX

  Mondays: half-off bone-in fried chicken.

  Official source for MON • Lou’s Barton Springs — Half-Off Chicken

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  MON • Lamberts — Rib Specials

  Weekly offer at Lamberts, 401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX

  Mondays from 5 PM to close: specials on ribs; confirm this week’s selection with the restaurant.

  Official source for MON • Lamberts — Rib Specials

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  TUE • Masala Wok — Tikka Tuesday

  Weekly offer at Masala Wok, 10515 N Mopac Expy Ste A155, Austin, TX

  Tuesdays: tikka masala, rice, naan and a drink for $11.95.

  Official source for TUE • Masala Wok — Tikka Tuesday

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  TUE • Sangam Chettinad — Unlimited Dosa Night

  Weekly offer at Sangam Chettinad, 2800 E Palm Valley Blvd Ste 180, Round Rock, TX

  Tuesdays 5:30–10 PM at the Round Rock location only: unlimited dosa night. Price not published on the provided poster; check with the restaurant.

  Official source for TUE • Sangam Chettinad — Unlimited Dosa Night

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  TUE • Siena Austin — Three-Course Dinner

  Weekly offer at Siena Austin, 6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX

  Tuesdays 4:30–6:30 PM: $45 three-course dinner.

  Official source for TUE • Siena Austin — Three-Course Dinner

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  WED • Lou’s Barton Springs — Half-Off Burgers

  Weekly offer at Lou’s Barton Springs, 1608 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX

  Wednesdays: half-off burgers.

  Official source for WED • Lou’s Barton Springs — Half-Off Burgers

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  WEEKLY • Jack Allen’s Kitchen — Half-Off Starters

  Weekly offer at Jack Allen’s Kitchen, 7720 Highway 71 W, Austin, TX

  Food offer: half-off starters Mondays 3 PM–close and Tuesday–Friday 3–6:30 PM.

  Official source for WEEKLY • Jack Allen’s Kitchen — Half-Off Starters

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  WEEKLY • TLC Austin — $1 Gulf Oysters

  Weekly offer at TLC Austin, 1100 S Lamar Blvd Ste 1150, Austin, TX

  Food offer: $1 Gulf oysters and $7 bites Monday–Friday, 2–6 PM.

  Official source for WEEKLY • TLC Austin — $1 Gulf Oysters

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  WEEKLY • The Peached Tortilla — Taco Specials

  Weekly offer at The Peached Tortilla, 5520 Burnet Rd Ste 100, Austin, TX

  Food offer: $4.50 tacos Tuesday–Sunday, 5–6:30 PM, at the Burnet Road location.

  Official source for WEEKLY • The Peached Tortilla — Taco Specials

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  WEEKLY • Lou’s Barton Springs — Half-Off Wings

  Weekly offer at Lou’s Barton Springs, 1608 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX

  Food offer: half-off wings Monday–Friday, 4–6 PM.

  Official source for WEEKLY • Lou’s Barton Springs — Half-Off Wings

• Civics

  WEEKLY • Rosewood-Zaragosa Center — Free Food Help

  Weekly offer at Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center, 2800 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX

  Food pantry and other free food help for families in need. Call 512-972-6740 before visiting. Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM (closed noon–12:30); Fri 8 AM–noon.

  Official source for WEEKLY • Rosewood-Zaragosa Center — Free Food Help

• Wellness

  WEEKLY • Dove Springs Center — Free Health Checks

  Weekly offer at Dove Springs Neighborhood Center, 5811 Palo Blanco Ln, Austin, TX

  Nurse-led blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar checks, pregnancy testing and referrals. Call 512-972-6699 to confirm availability. Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM (closed noon–12:30); Fri 8 AM–noon.

  Official source for WEEKLY • Dove Springs Center — Free Health Checks

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  WEEKLY • East Austin Center — Free Bus Passes & Notary Help

  Weekly offer at East Austin Neighborhood Center, 211 Comal St, Austin, TX

  Bus passes, notary services and assistance with forms and applications. Call 512-972-6650 to confirm availability. Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM (closed noon–12:30); Fri 8 AM–noon.

  Official source for WEEKLY • East Austin Center — Free Bus Passes & Notary Help

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  WEEKLY • St. John Center — Job & Benefits Help

  Weekly offer at St. John Community Center, 7500 Blessing Ave, Austin, TX

  Free job-search help, short-term counseling and assistance applying for benefits. Call 512-972-5159 to confirm availability. Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM (closed noon–12:30); Fri 8 AM–noon.

  Official source for WEEKLY • St. John Center — Job & Benefits Help

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  WEEKLY • Rent & Utility Assistance — Phone Only

  Weekly offer at Austin Neighborhood Services · phone 512-972-5780

  Limited assistance for eligible Austin/Travis County renters with past-due bills and income documentation. No walk-ins; call 512-972-5780. See the city’s full eligibility rules before calling.

  Official source for WEEKLY • Rent & Utility Assistance — Phone Only

• Wellness

  SAT • Free Outdoor Yoga in the Park

  Weekly offer at Various Austin-area parks

  Saturdays 9–10 AM at participating Austin-area parks; check schedule and location before visiting.

  Official source for SAT • Free Outdoor Yoga in the Park

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  Keep Austin Beautiful

  Community cleanups, tree planting and environmental education in Austin.

  Official source for Keep Austin Beautiful

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