People Helping People

two female volunteers working at a computer in the office of the Good Samaritan thrift store and food pantry in Blanco, Texas

The Blanco Good Samaritan Center was organized in April 1990 by citizens interested in a community outreach center and who responded to a call by the Blanco Ministerial Fellowship.


The ministers proposed a visible, centralized program to help people in need. On October 8, 1991, the Good Samaritan Center was incorporated and operates under Charter Number 01208366.01, in the State of Texas. The "Center" received its 501(c)(3) from the Internal Revenue Service, making it a tax-exempt organization.

female volunteer carrying a box of donated food at the Good Samaritan thrift store and food pantry in Blanco, Texas

All funds for the Center come from donations of several local churches, individual gifts and the sale of second-hand clothing and other items.

No state or federal funds support the Center.

three female volunteers working on merchandise at the Good Samaritan thrift store and food pantry in Blanco, Texas

The center has been operating since September 1990 and is open five days a week to give food to those in need who reside in Blanco County.

Limited financial assistance may be available in emergency situations for residents of Blanco County to help cover utility and rental bills.

Annual outreach includes Thanksgiving Food Baskets and School Supplies in the fall for our clients.

front view of the Good Samaritan thrift store and food pantry building in Blanco, Texas

The Blanco Good Samaritan Center Center owns the property on Chandler Street, where it is located, free of debt.

No salaries are paid and all funds help people with only a small percentage allocated for operations.