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You are our first priority. We’re here to help you during a tough financial situation so you can focus on getting back on your feet quickly. As you scroll, you will see the many ways we’re here to serve you and your family all year long.
AVAILABLE ALL YEAR
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The Interfaith Food Pantry helps families and individuals living in East Fort Bend County during times of financial crisis by providing nutritious perishable and non-perishable groceries, household items and toiletries. We even have Kid Sacks and Birthday Bags if you have children.
What you need to know:
• You will be seen on first come, first serve basis.
• You are required to provide proper identification (i.e. Drivers License) and proof of residency (i.e. utility bill) when you arrive. Financial Screening requires proof of expenses and income (if available), so please have utility bills, etc. available.
• Nutritionally complete food orders are customized to the size and specific needs of each household. We provide Full Food Orders or Supplemental Food Orders.
Food Order – Provides a family with supplemental groceries for approximately three to four days. Each nutritionally complete food order is tailored to the size and needs of each household, providing produce, bread, meat and other staples as well as groceries as they are available. This program is available to qualified residents once weekly during regular pantry days.
Food Pantry Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00am – 12:30pm
Select Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm – 8:00pm :
April 3
April 17
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Emergency financial assistance is available to qualifying residents of East Fort Bend County to help with essential living expenses such as rent/mortgage or utilities. The focus is to provide needed aid for a temporary crisis situation, not to provide permanent support.
What you need to know:
• Call 281-261-5470 on Tuesdays between 10:00am - 12:00pm to make an appointment.
• You are required to provide proof of residence (i.e., utility bill) as well as a social security cards for each household member.
• Payments are made directly to the creditor and assistance is limited to one time per 12-month period.
• Example of eligible expenses:
Mortgage or Rent – up to $1,000
Electricity – up to $450
Water – up to $250
Gas – up to $250
Medical prescriptions – restrictions apply
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Our Resale Shop is open 5 days a week for you to shop and find great deals on items such as:
• Books
• Furniture
• Toys
• Clothes for the whole family
• Shoes
• Home goods
• Holiday decor
• And more!
Resale Shop Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00am - 4:00pm
SPECIAL EVENT PROGRAMS
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Each summer the S.O.S. program provides school supply packets to East Fort Bend County students from pre-K through 12th grade.
What you need to know:
• Students must attend a school in Stafford Municipal or Fort Bend Independent School District.
• You must register for the program in person. Details coming soon.
• You are required to provide a photo ID, proof of address, documentation for each student (i.e. either birth certificate, report card or social security card) and student free and reduced lunch card.
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Holiday Food Baskets are distributed during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and include everything you need to cook a traditional holiday meal at home.
What you need to know:
• You must register for the program in person. Details coming soon.
• After registration, you will pick up the food on a designated day prior to the holiday.
• You must provide a photo ID for all household members and a piece of mail dated within the last 30 days.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Food Pantry
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Select Wednesdays: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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April 3
April 17
Financial Aid
To make appointment, call 281-261-5470 on
Tuesdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry is located at 435 Stafford Run Road, Stafford, Texas 77477