When
October 29, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
What
Food for Thought, Communities In Schools of Central Texas’ signature fundraiser and Austin’s premier tasting event, returns for its 30th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. This unforgettable evening brings together acclaimed local restaurants, music and community champions to celebrate three decades of impact while raising critical funds to help students access mental health support, school supplies, academic intervention and college and career guidance. With this year’s theme, “Recipes for the Future,” the event is both a celebration and a call to action to ensure every Central Texas student has the support they need to succeed.
Participating Restaurants:
Brodie’s Worldwide
Casa Fina
Eberly
Handmade By Hays Café
Il Brutto
La Condesa
La Popular
Mama Betty’s Tex Mex y Cantina
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
Parkside
Serenade
sway thai
Tumble 22
VERDAD True Modern Mexican
Verbena
Where
ACL Live at the Moody Theater
310 W Willie Nelson Blvd Austin, TX 78701