Community Food Pantry in Tool
About this Organization
In 2024, 17% of Henderson County residents are below the poverty level and suffer from food insecurity. In 2023 we served 1,201 families with 3,858 members and in 2024 we have increased to 1,376 families with 5,342 members. We purchased and distributed over 161,056 lbs. of canned goods, fruit, vegetables, and protein. We are experiencing an increase in new families who are unable to overcome the overwhelming price increases for groceries.
We continue to focus on being recognized as a Healthy Food Pantry. The food purchases we make are providing vegetables, fruits, and grains rather than bulky poor food choice provisions. The amount of food received is based on the number of clients in each household. Our desire is to expand the availability of healthy choice selections for our families.
We reinstated SNAP, TANF, Social Security, SSI and Medicaid assistance for our clients. In 2024, we assisted 312 clients in their efforts to receive state benefits from Texas Health & Human Services. We process requests for utility assistance and gas for medical appointments as well through the assistance of various agencies around the County.
We continue to focus on being recognized as a Healthy Food Pantry. The food purchases we make are providing vegetables, fruits, and grains rather than bulky poor food choice provisions. The amount of food received is based on the number of clients in each household. Our desire is to expand the availability of healthy choice selections for our families.
We reinstated SNAP, TANF, Social Security, SSI and Medicaid assistance for our clients. In 2024, we assisted 312 clients in their efforts to receive state benefits from Texas Health & Human Services. We process requests for utility assistance and gas for medical appointments as well through the assistance of various agencies around the County.
