Food for Thought 2026: Recipes for the Future

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, live music and community champions to celebrate three decades of impact while raising critical funds to help students access mental health care, school supplies, academic support, 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

Ember Kitchen

Il Brutto

La Popular

Mama Betty's Tex Mex y Cantina

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

Parkside

Serenade

sway thai

Swift’s Attic

The Guest House

Tumble 22

VERDAD True Modern Mexican

Verbena

Wu Chow