Twenty Years of Service to our Neighbors in Need

It has been 20 years since East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. was formed by a group of local church leaders as a way to help struggling families in our community with the basic necessities of life – food and shelter. Since its inception in July, 1990, EFBHNM has been serving families in crisis through its food pantry and emergency assistance programs.

It has been 20 years since East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. was formed by a group of local church leaders as a way to help struggling families in our community with the basic necessities of life – food and shelter. Since its inception in July, 1990, EFBHNM has been serving families in crisis through its food pantry and emergency assistance programs.

Our community has experienced considerable growth over the past two decades. During this time the number of individuals and families assisted by the Ministry has increased significantly. In 1990, the food pantry served 7,802 people; last year we assisted 41,507 Fort Bend County residents through the services provided by EFBHNM. As you can see, East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. has been a vital source of support for those in our community who are struggling to make ends meet.

The economic downturn has forced more people to come to us for help. In 2009 the Ministry served 20% more individuals than the previous year, and through the first quarter of 2010 we have continued to see an increase in the number of families served.

As we remember the past 20 years of service to our neighbors in need, it is a time to reflect upon the hundreds of thousands of individuals in our community whose lives have been touched by East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. and, by extension, those who have supported the Ministry over the years. With the ongoing support of the community we are able to continue to provide a safety-net to people in our neighborhoods who have nowhere else to turn.

Please join us in commemorating the 20th Anniversary of East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. by making a $20 donation. Our goal is to raise $20,000 by the end of August. I hope we can count on your help!

God bless,

 

Vickie Coates

Executive Director

P.S. Donations may be made online - click on " I Want to Donate ". Thanks for your support!