Emergency Food Assistance

Natural disasters, loss of home, loss of a family member, loss of employment, major health setbacks, etc… put immense pressure on all of us. It takes time and a support network to sustain ourselves through such a crisis and restore our equilibrium. The Food Pantry is there to support you in this time of crisis. 

The Food Pantry assists in the recovery of individuals and families experiencing hunger with a program that encompasses as-needed emergency food every 30-days, financial assistance for rent and utilities, counseling and referrals, and assistance in applying for benefits under the Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”).

The Food Pantry is proud of its long history as a food support center (since 1987) that serves over 3,000 people and distributes over 300,000 pounds of food every year.  Unlike other pantries that provide only enough food for a few days, the Food Pantry gives residents in crisis a 30-day supply of healthy food, one-on-one assistance in filling out applications (Food Stamps, Medicaid, etc), as well as providing financial help (rent/utilities), education classes, and information and referrals (legal aid, MHMR).  They also provide vulnerable populations like seniors, individuals with disabilities, and youth with specialized programming. These clients receive personal care items and in non-pandemic times are also offered social activities, and nutrition, and financial education. The wrap-around services provide residents in crisis an opportunity to get back on their feet and not have to worry about where their next meal is going to come from.