Spare Hand Students Launches in Austin

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Spare Hand Students is launching in Austin, connecting college students with homeowners for flexible gigs like moving, yard work, and furniture assembly—already paying out over $700K to students across Texas. Started small by the founder doing jobs himself, it’s now grown to 1,500+ students who’ve completed 10,000+ tasks, turning earned cash into rent and groceries. The platform lets students pick jobs around their schedules, pause during finals, and even build friendships. With a free hour of service to kick off in Austin, it’s designed to be a win-win: homeowners get affordable help…