Giving Thanks In This Time of Thanksgiving, The Friends Foundation Board Members would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the dozens of senior citizen clients in need who allow us to support them and help improve their quality of life through the several programs and services we provide. Thanks to our 2025 BBQ Fundraiser Supporters and Donors and all those within and without our community who support us with donations. We would be remiss without giving thanks to all of our volunteer drivers who collectively donate more than 100 hours of their time each month in delivering meals to the door of our clients. We couldn’t do what we do without YOU and YOUR support as we continue our Mission improving the quality of life for the elderly in the Dripping Springs area.
“Doing good deeds to meet the elderly’s needs”™ isn’t just a slogan, it’s what we do through the programs and services we provide such as Our Daily Bread™ our meal delivery program; Lifeline medic alert devices; Financial Assistance and other programs to help seniors in need. We hope we can continue to count on individuals,
Thanks for supporting our 32nd Annual Fundraiser. We hope you were able to attend and enjoyed the PIG PEN BBQ Dinner with all the Fixins, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Vista West Ranch in Dripping Springs. which featured Award Winning Live Music by the Hot Texas Swing Band and Ryker Pantano, a 14 year old Dripping Springs phenom singer and piano player extraordinaire who opened for Hot Texas Swing Band. If you missed this Fundraiser, don’t worry we’ll have our 33rd next year, but you can make a difference by making a donation now, just click on our DONATE button on this or any page. “Give so they may live with dignity and an improved quality of life.” ™
We are proud to be a 501(c)(3) all volunteer organization. 100% of all monies raised from our Fundraiser BBQ and all donations are used to support our programs and services. Our DONATE BUTTON on this page is ready and waiting for you to help. Please don’t hesitate to make a much needed one time or monthly donation. We also welcome your questions, comments or feedback at info@thefriendsfoundation.org or call us (512) 592-1345.
Our Daily Bread™ Proudly, Our Flagship Program
Our Daily Bread™ is one of several programs and services we provide and is The Friends Foundation’s flagship program. With the community’s support and our team of volunteers we have delivered over 70,000 meals since the program began in 2004. Please visit our services page to learn more about our programs and services.
Our Beginnings
In 2004, a small group of community volunteers got together with the idea of helping the elderly of Dripping Springs, with a focus of keeping them living independently at home. The Friends Foundation came to life in March 2004. Several years later, with the help of our members, supporters, volunteers and the community, we now have many outstanding programs which take care of our valuable senior citizens. Our Daily Bread™ is The Friends Foundation’s flagship program. We hope this website provides you with a wealth of resources and information to serve your needs. Should you need additional information, please feel free to contact us online.
The Friends Foundation is proud that all money raised is used to benefit the elderly in our community. Board members and volunteers receive no salary or other compensation and we have very little overhead. Many expenses are funded by donations or provided at a reduced rate. Those expenses which are not donated are limited to those which directly benefit our fundraising. All proceeds from any monies raised or donated to our organization are used to benefit The Friends Foundation’s goals and purpose in accordance with its by-laws.