mary01+FollowAustin’s Chef Daddy’s now takes SNAP for hot mealsChef Daddy’s Soul Food & BBQ just made a big move for Austin: it’s now the first local restaurant where eligible folks can use SNAP benefits to buy hot, home-cooked meals. For seniors, people with disabilities, and unhoused neighbors, this means way more than just another dinner option—it’s about dignity, comfort, and real access to healthy food. Owner Alicia Cuevas fought for years to bring this program to the West Side, and now, stories are already pouring in about grateful customers. How do you think this will change the neighborhood? Would you like to see more places follow suit? #Food #AustinChicago #SNAP00Share
Robert Daniels+FollowAustin’s New Sound Cafe is brewing more than coffeeA once-empty spot on W. Lake St. is now alive with the aroma of fresh-roasted coffee and the buzz of neighbors connecting. New Sound Cafe isn’t just serving up great brews—it’s pouring profits right back into the Austin community. Owners Andrew and Hannah Follett transformed an old gospel record store into a cozy hangout, complete with a lounge, meeting space, and a patio ready for spring gatherings. Local food partners and an advisory board of longtime Austinites helped shape every detail. How do you think a place like this could change the feel of our neighborhood? #Food #AustinChicago #CommunityFirst00Share
Jason Wells+FollowAustin’s New Sound Cafe: Coffee with a missionA once-empty storefront on Lake Street is now buzzing with life as New Sound Cafe opens its doors in Austin. What sets this spot apart? Every cup of coffee you buy helps fund local community projects—100% of profits go right back into the neighborhood. Owners Andrew and Hannah Follett transformed the old gospel record store into a cozy hangout, complete with an in-house coffee roaster, a lounge, and space for meetings. Local pastries and sandwiches round out the menu. Imagine grabbing your morning brew and knowing you’re making a difference right here in Austin! Would you make this your new go-to spot? #Food #AustinChicago #CommunityCafe00Share
