Food Security
Our food pantry offers emergency food assistance with nutritious food to families and individuals in Central Texas. Our food pantry operates as a drive thru where clients arrive at our gates by vehicle or walk-up.
Community Garden
El Buen Samaritano has a beautiful, organic community garden that hosts both plots for community members and…
Pantry Services
Our food pantry has long served as a central program at El Buen Samaritano.
Education Services
Our education services are designed to build healthy, resilient and vibrant communities. We offer five-levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) and computer skills classes for adults, health education and a robust youth program. Through various partnerships, we also offer adult basic education in Spanish, parent-child classes and summer camp.
Adult Education
Learn about our English, Adult Basic Education in Spanish and Computer classes.
Youth Services
Learn about our After school academic support and summer camp.
Health Access Education and Resources
Our Health Literacy department encompasses a broad range of services from Community Health Worker Training to our Food Pantry and Community Garden. Our approach is centered on the social determinants of health, utilizing an anti-oppressive framework. We believe that our holistic approach to the Central Texas communities varied needs is the best way to address health inequities that exist within them.
Family Planning
El Buen has been a Title X provider since July of 2007 and is one of three Title X providers in Central Texas.
CHW Training
A Community Health Worker (CHW) or “promotora” is a trusted member of the community who has a uniquely close understanding of the community served.