How We Serve
A man standing in front of a pizza box.

Two women standing in a room with boxes of food.

A woman in blue shirt standing next to table with boxes.

A group of people standing in front of shelves.

A group of people standing next to each other.

Three people standing in a room with tables and chairs.

JOIN OUR TEAM? VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT POSSIBLE

At the Community Food Pantry, our mission goes beyond providing food—we walk alongside our neighbors as they navigate difficult seasons of life. Every person who comes through our doors has a story, and our volunteers take the time to listen, care, and help them find a path forward.

Our volunteers are more than helpers—they are compassionate guides who sit down with families, seniors, and individuals to explore resources that can make life a little more stable. Through these conversations, many of our neighbors have discovered support they didn’t know was available. With guidance from our team, families have been able to access SNAP benefits and other community assistance programs that help them put food on the table and regain a sense of security.

What begins as a simple visit for groceries often becomes something much more powerful—hope, connection, and a reminder that our community stands together in times of need.

Because when neighbors help neighbors, lives change.  If you wish to volunteer, please contact us.

Our Volunteers demonstrate:

  • Respect for diversity issues
  • Sensitivity, respect, and knowledge of the special needs of the homeless, elderly and those who lack resources
  • Commitment, compassion, flexibility, and the desire to offer their services on a dependable schedule
A large warehouse filled with shelves of food.

HOW WE SERVE

We purchase and accept donated food from various Individuals around the Lake, the East Texas Food Bank, Brookshire Grocery Company, Dollar General, and Walmart.

In 2023, we received, inventoried and distributed over 128,000 lbs. of food to 1,237 families comprised of 3,858 individuals suffering from food insecurity in the Cedar Creek Lake area of Henderson County, TX.

Programs We Offer

A woman standing in front of shelves filled with lettuce.

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE

We are led by our commitment to the mission that no one in our community should go hungry.

With a friendly smile, a heart full of love, and a bag full of staple groceries, the Community Food Pantry extends its arms wide open to those who need food support for themselves and their families. All are welcome at the Community Food Pantry in Tool.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the Community Food Pantry in Tool does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

A group of people gathered around a table with laptops.

SNAP ASSISTANCE

Supplemental
Nutrition
Assistance
Program

The Community Food Pantry helps connect people with benefits they may be eligible for, such as SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps, helping them feed themselves and their families.

A volunteer Outreach Specialist can help those in our service area complete an application with a personal visit at our Pantry.

Three women cutting a cake with bananas on top.

HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES

Food opens the heart’s doors.  We conduct cooking classes and demonstrate how to make delicious meals using the same ingredients provided by the Community Food Pantry.

Sample delicious food and carry home a bag of groceries to experiment on your own.  The goal is to provide education and develop self-esteem and confidence through cooking.

Contact Us

SENIOR PROGRAM

Generous community donations have allowed us to provide more than 100 senior citizens with additional hygiene items and food on a monthly basis.

We welcome donations specifically designated for our Senior since hygiene products are quite expensive and a luxury some cannot afford.

Stop by the Community Food Pantry and donate your hygiene items or any item referenced below. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Or call us at (903) 432-3003 and we will be happy to have someone meet you at the Pantry during closed hours.

The Seniors would be very appreciative of any of the following donated items:
Shampoo and Bar Soap
Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Shaving Cream and Razors
Toilet Paper
Adult underwear
Fruit juice (Cranberry or Grape)
Pop Top cans of Mac & Cheese, Chili, Beef Stew, etc.
Cheese slices (24 slice size)
Instant Coffee and Ground Coffee

Donate

What Fun We Have

A woman standing in front of two men.

Three people sitting at a table eating food.

Two women sitting at a table with orange cups.

A man sitting at the table eating food.

A woman standing in front of several people at tables.

A group of people sitting in chairs at a table.

A group of people sitting at tables eating food.

A woman in an orange shirt is sitting at a table

A forklift is parked in the middle of a warehouse.

A man in blue shirt standing next to white truck.

A group of young people posing for the camera.

Two women sitting at a table with boxes of cards.

A group of people in blue shirts posing for the camera.

A man standing in front of a forklift.