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.
Events this week
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.
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Food
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.
Food
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Food
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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