¨       East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. served 12,642 families in 2009 -  23,615 adults & 17,675 children.

¨       41,290 people were assisted through the Food Pantry.

¨       1,210 residents were provided financial assistance for rent/mortgage      and utilities.

¨       The value of food distributed in 2009 was $626,886.

¨       The amount of financial assistance provided in 2009 was $141,603.61.

 

¨       Because of the food provided by the Food Pantry:

·          17,024 children did not go hungry.

·          3,674 homebound senior citizens received food.

·          1,802 people were able to celebrate the holidays with a traditional holiday meal.

·          12,040 people received fresh fruit/produce and other food items during Food Fairs sponsored by the Houston Food Bank.

 

 

¨       Through the Financial Assistance Program:

·          655 people were allowed to remain in their homes.

·          374 children avoided becoming homeless.

·          233 families were able to keep their utilities connected.

 

 

¨       Through the Supply Our Students (S.O.S.) Program:

·          Over 501 school-aged youth received new school supplies.

 

 

¨       In 2009 volunteers contributed 22,311 hours to the Food Pantry, Financial Assistance Program, and Resale Shop valued at $379,827!

 

¨       East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. is a coalition of 26 local churches and congregations serving those in need within our community.