Emergency FOOD ASSISTANCE

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1 Emergency FOOD ASSISTANCE The Brazos Valley Food Bank is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that receives, stores and distributes over 5 million pounds of food each year to organizations throughout the Brazos Valley that feed people. At the food bank, we understand that knowing where to turn for help is half the battle. This Emergency Food Assistance Referral Sheet should help you figure out quickly who helps with food assistance in the Brazos Valley. If you find out that any of the information listed is incorrect or out of date, or if you have any difficulties receiving assistance from any of the organization listed, please do not hesitate to contact the food bank at (979) If you need assistance with other services (utilities/rent assistance, transportation, housing, etc.), please call 211 First Call for Help (dial from any phone, anytime)

2 SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) ASSISTANCE If you would like more information about, or are interested in applying for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, CHIP or the Women's Health Program, you can call Miosha Sanders at (979) ext Home Delivered Meals For Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, and Robertson County Residents only Agency Phone Special Instructions Home Delivered Meals Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (979) Requirements: 60 years of age or older, homebound, unable to prepare or secure a meal Meals on Wheels Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (979) Requirements: Living at or below poverty, disabled, unable to prepare or secure a meal Private Pay Meals Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (979) There is a cost per meal for this service. Private Pay Meals are for persons wishing to have a hot, noon-time meal delivered to their home.

3 Brazos Church Pantry Salvation Army Brazos County: Food Pantries Monday 1:00-2:30pm Tuesday 9:30-11:00 am Bring proof of residence in 304 A West 26th Wednesday 1:00-2:30pm Brazos county (ex. Photo ID). Bryan (979) Street Thursday 9:30-11:00am Only serves residents of Brazos Friday 9:30-11:00am Saturday 10:00-11:30am Bring proof of residence in 2506 Cavitt Bryan (979) Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. Brazos county (ex. Photo ID). (979) :00am - 11:30am Only serves residents of Brazos First Baptist Church of College Station 2300 Welsh College Station (979) Every Tuesday 10:00-11:30am Bring proof of residence in Brazos Valley (ex. Photo ID). Lincoln House of Hope 1013 Eleanor College Station (979) nd Friday of every month 8:30-10:00am Pantry closes when all food has been distributed Lee Chapel United Methodist Church 903 N Washington Bryan (979) (979) th Saturday of every month 10:00am-12:00pm Call for additional hours Pantry closes when all food has been distributed. Serves residents of Brazos The Bridge Ministries 1401 MLK #201 Bryan (979) Every Thursday 6:00-7:30pm Bring photo ID and proof of residence in Brazos Valley. Pantry closes when all food has been distributed.

4 Twin City Mission Community Café Brazos County: Meals Monday-Friday Individuals will be served one 410 Randolph Bryan (979) Lunch: 12:15-12:45pm meal per day Dinner: 5:15-5:45pm Caldwell Christian Care Burleson County: Food Pantries 208 West Buck Caldwell (979) Tues., Wed., and Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Serves residents of Burleson County except Somerville In God's Hand Ministry Elizabeth Lutheran Church Pantry Bread Partners Somerville Area Assistance 680 Lakeview Dr Caldwell (979) CR 307 Caldwell (979) St. Ann Catholic Church 333 Thornberry 2nd Saturday of every month 10:00am-1:00pm 3rd Saturday of every month 8:00am-12:00pm Somerville (979) Monday 7:00-7:30am 102 Second Street Somerville (979) Call for hours. Also available by appointment. Serves residents of Burleson Call the church if needed at other times. Serves residents of Burleson Bring a box or bag to carry your food home in. Serves residents of Somerville.

5 Grimes County: Food Pantries Bedias Food Pantry 3202 Main Street Bedias (936) rd Saturday of each month 9:00am-3:00pm Bring proof of residence (physical address). Serves resdients of Northeast Grimes County - East of Hwy 39, North of Hwy 30. Christian Community Services 814 N. LaSalle Navasota (936) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm Bring proof of residence (current - utility bill, Medicaid card, note from landlord & utility bill if landlord pays utility bill). Serves residents of Grimes Iola Food Pantry FM 39 Iola (936) rd Saturday of each month 1:00-3:00pm Proof of residence (bill, photo ID) required. Serves residents of Northwest Grimes County - West of Bedias, North of Hwy 30. Grimes Mobile Pantry Grimes County Expo/Fairgrounds FM 3455 Navasota (936) (936) nd Thursday of each month 10:00am-12:00pm Bring proof of residence in Grimes County (ex. Photo ID). Pantry closes when all food is distributed.

6 Brazos Valley Food Bank Mobile Pantry Son-Shine Outreach Center Madison County Fair Grounds Madison County: Food Pantries Madisonville (979) North May Madisonville (936) :00am-12:30pm Jan. 22, Feb. 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, May 28, Jun. 25, Jul. 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, & Dec. 17 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-4:00pm Bring proof of residence in Madison Moble Pantry closes when all food has been distributed. Bring proof of residence in Madison County (ex. Drivers License). Robertson County: Food Pantries Serves Robertson County Every Monday Call for Help 110 Fourth Street Hearne (979) residents, except Calvert and 1:00-4:00pm Franklin residents. Progressive Missionary Baptist Church N. Colorado & 11th Street Hearne (979) (979) (979) nd Wednesday of every month 1:00-3:00pm Pantry closes when all food has been distributed. Serves residents of Robertson Robertson County Cares 301 Griffin Franklin (979) Every Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm Leave message on answering machine. Serves Franklin ISD.

7 Washington County: Food Pantries Thursday Serves residents of Washington Faith Mission 500 East Academy Brenham (979) :00am-12:00pm 1:00-4:00pm Brenham Church of Christ 2800 Victory Lane Brenham (979) rd Saturday of each month 9:30-11:00am Serves residents of Washington County and Bellville. Bread Partners Mobile Pantry Brenham (979) Bread Partners Mobile Pantry (979) Burton Bridge Ministry Manna Food Pantry Burton Fire Station Burton (979) Monday 8:00-8:15am Meyersville, Allens Rd., off 105 North 2.8 miles from 50 8:15-8:45am Independence Coffee 9107 Hwy 105 Parking Lot 9:45-10:00am Goodwill Baptist Church Fm 1155E 10:15-10:45am Chapel Hill Museum Tuesday 7:30-8:45am New Life Church of God 1990 FM 389 Tuesday 7:00-9:00am Bring a box or bag to carry your food home in. Serves residents of Washington Bring a box or bag to carry your food home in. Serves residents of Washington Bring a box or bag to carry your food home in. Serves residents of Burton.

8 Food Pantries that serve all counties. First Baptist Church of College Station 2300 Welsh College Station (979) Every Tuesday 10:00-11:30am Bring proof of residence (ex. Photo ID). Lincoln House of Hope 1013 Eleanor College Station (979) nd Friday of every month 8:30-10:00am Pantry closes when all food has been distributed. The Bridge Ministries 1401 MLK #201 Bryan (979) Every Thursday 6:00-7:30pm Bring proof of residence (ex. Photo ID). Pantry closes when all food has been distributed.

9 Produce Only First Baptist Church of College Station 2300 Welsh College Station (979) Every Tuesday 10:00-11:30am Bring proof of residence (ex. Photo ID). North Bryan New Birth 2405 N. Earl Rudder Freeway Bryan Project Downtown 800 Cypress Bend Bryan 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month 3:00-3:30pm 4th Saturday of every month 11:00am-12:00pm Serves residents of Brazos In the parking lot of the duplex. Serves residents of Brazos The Bridge 1401 West Martin Luther King Bryan 1st Friday of every month 11:00am-12:30pm Serves residents of Brazos Calvert Progressive Missionary Baptist Church 208 West Texas St (FM 1644) N. Colorado & 11th Street Calvert Hearne 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month 11:00am-12:00pm 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month 1:00-3:00pm Serves residents of Calvert. Serves residents of Robertson You can visit produce distributions that serve your area every time they are open.

10 Leon County: Food Pantries Phone Hours of Operation *Lord's Pantry Buffalo (903) Special Instructions *North Creek Baptist Centerville (903) *Leona Lord's Pantry Leona (903)