Interfaith Food Pantry
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.
Referrals may come from area congregations or local social service agencies. Clients are seen on a first come, first served basis and are required to provide proper identification and proof of residency. Trained interviewers assess each situaion to determine how clients can best be served. Nutritionally complete food orders are customized to the size and specific needs of each household.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM; Wednesdays - 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
*Beginning Monday, June 4, 2012 the Food Pantry will be OPEN in the evening from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.*
Full Food Order - Provides a family with groceries for approximately four days. Each nutritionally complete food order is tailored to the size and needs of each household. In addition to food items, full food orders include laundry detergent and toiletries. Qualified residents are limited to four full food orders per year.
Supplemental Food Order - Provides bread, milk and other food staples. This program is available to qualified residents every Wednesday evening and Friday on an as needed basis.
Food Fair Program - Food Fair is held every 4th Thursday of the month, except November and December. Clients listen to a short informational program, then receive a large order of fresh food compliments of the Houston Food Bank. The Food Fair Program is not zip code restricted.
*Saturday Food Fairs: June 9, 2012; September 8, 2012; November 10, 2012; December 8, 2012*
Senior Sacks - In conjunction with the Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Program, EFBHNM provides senior citizens with groceries for weekend meals.
