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08/20/2026

08/20/2026

August is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. Getting yourself, your family, and your home ready for emergencies like home fires, power outages, and local floods means you’re more prepared for disasters.

We all have responsibilities for our families, pets, neighbors, and communities. By taking steps now, you can be in control of both your safety and those you care about before, during and after a disaster.

Think about what you’ll need and how the people in your social circles can help each other. A great place to start is by knowing the risks where you are. Then, make a plan and build an emergency supply kit to help keep yourself and those you love safe and comfortable during and after a disaster. Finally, get involved by keeping up to date with your community’s emergency and disaster plan and working with neighbors to prepare.

Learn more at https://www.ready.gov/stand-ready.



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08/20/2026

Facing a difficult situation this month? We know who can help.

Groceries: Central Texas Food Bank drive-through food pantry is every 4th Saturday of the month from 10 -11 a.m. at 225 W Waco Dr (Waco-McLennan Public Health parking lot).

Groceries: Carver Park Baptist Church walk-through food pantry operates on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at 1020 Herring Ave.

Rent, Food, Toiletries, & Transportation for residents in 76705 & 76640: Tri-Cities Ministries is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at 1301 Hogan Ln.

Working together to feed our community with compassion.

08/20/2026

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICER - Do you know who your Neighborhood Officer is?

👮 The Waco Police Department’s Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET) is now part of the City’s Find My Neighborhood tool, making it easier to find and connect with the officer assigned to your area! Neighborhood Officers are here to build connections and help make our Waco community safer and stronger.

Please note that Neighborhood Officers are not for immediate response. For situations requiring an immediate police response, call 254-750-7500. In an emergency, always call 911.

👮‍♂️ Find your neighborhood officer here > https://www.waco-texas.com/My-Area

08/20/2026

UPCOMING EVENT: PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT on FRIDAY AUGUST 21 @ 10am - 1pm
Location: Dewey Park Community Center 925 N 9th St. Waco TX

Thank you to EOAC Waco: Changing Lives and The City of Waco for sponsoring this event.

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

30-Employer Hiring Fair coming to Waco, TX! Join our upcoming hiring fair to explore 100’s of job openings, meet 1-on-1 with employers, and even apply to jobs during the event for immediate consideration! This event is open to the general public. Save time, check in online at https://tinyurl.com/3mvbmfvf

Are you a veteran, active military, or veteran spouse? This event features veteran-friendly employers plus helpful resources from across the Heart of Texas.

When: 10 AM – 1 PM, Friday, July 24

Where: McLennan County Workforce Solutions Center located 1416 S. New Road, Waco, TX 76711

We recommend dressing professionally and bringing copies of your resume to make a great first impression. For more tips, view our Hiring Fair Success Guide at https://tinyurl.com/7uvh6yem. Open to veterans, active-duty military, their spouses and the general public.

Participating employers:
Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc.
Baylor Eats
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative
Caritas of Waco
CellTech Cargo LLC
Chaparral
Diversified Sourcing Solutions
Globe Life Liberty National Division the Briggs Agencies
Grand Canyon University
H & R BLock
Home Instead
Jack of All Trades Personnel Services
Mars
McLennan County Human Resources
McLennan County Sheriff Department
Midway ISD
Mighty Wash
Onin Staffing
Placements Unlimited Inc.
Renewal by Andersen
Rhino Sports and Entertainment Services
Ridgecrest Retirement & Healthcare
Right at Home
Southern Careers Institute
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Texas State University
Texas Veterans Commission
Home Depot
Waco Center for Youth
Waco ISD
YMCA of Central Texas

07/22/2026