Programs & Services

Interfaith Food Pantry | Financial Assistance | Tri-City Churches Resale Shop

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The Interfaith Food Pantry opened in 1983 to respond to the needs of a rapidly-growing Fort Bend County, Texas. Fort Bend County continues to rank among the most affluent counties in Texas, yet hunger and financial need are growing even faster. The work of the Food Pantry is the story of people reaching out to help others in need.

Clients
Food Pantry services are provided to families and individuals living in east Fort Bend County. Referrals may come from area congregations or local social service agencies. Clients are seen on a first come, first served basis. Trained interviewers assess each situation to determine the how they can best be served. Each nutritionally complete food order is tailored to the size and any special needs of each household. Food Pantry assistance is limited to a specific number of orders per year.

Volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Food Pantry and EFBHNM. Last year almost 15,000 Volunteer Hours were given to the Resale Shop, and the Food Pantry & Financial  Assistance programs. Volunteers come from all walks of life and from throughout Fort Bend Country. Many of the volunteers are members of the local congregations that are ongoing supporters of the EFBHNM.
East Fort Bend Humans Needs Ministry       281-261-1006
Tri-City Churches Resale Shop                    281-499-8833

Or stop by our location during operating hours:

425 Stafford Run Rd. - map & driving directions
Stafford, TX 77477

Hours of Operation

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Programs

Food Pantry assistance is available through several different programs:

• Full food orders  are available a limited number of times per year.

• Supplemental Food Orders - can augment a client's own groceries if they are ineligible for a full food order.

• Senior Food Sacks - provide a healthy lunch with fresh fruit. Delivery is made to those who are home-bound.

• Food Fair – is held on the 4th Thursday of the month. Free, nutritious food is provided to individuals, without restriction, on first come, first serve basis. Much of the food is supplied by the Houston Food Bank.  Check the events page for the date of the next food fair.

• Holiday Baskets – are provided at Thanksgiving and Christmas to help with holiday celebrations.

• Supply Our Students – Families receive complete district-approved school supply packets. Pre-registration is required. Check the events page for the Supply Our Students sign-up date.

Support
Food Pantry programs are funded through grants, including the George Foundation, the Feinstein Foundation, the United Way; exchange clubs and civic organizations, individuals and businesses, coalition members and supporting congregations. Scouts, schools, member congregations and other groups hold food drives. Individuals are welcome to drop off food items or monetary donations during operating hours. A list is available with suggestions of items to donate. Special, immediate needs information is also available.

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425 Stafford Run Rd. (map) - PO Box 1611 - Stafford, TX 77497-1611  ||  281-261-1006

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