How We Serve

JOIN OUR TEAM? VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT POSSIBLE

Volunteers are the backbone of our entire program, and no one receives compensation. Volunteers do everything from office work to unloading trucks to food distribution. You can also work in your neighborhood or organization to raise money or collect food.

If you choose to volunteer, there are no set time parameters. It does not matter if you are putting in a little time or a lot; your intention to contribute towards a larger cause is all that matters. Your donation of time will help us achieve our goals.

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

HOW WE SERVE

We purchase and accept donated food from various Individuals around the Lake, the East Texas Food Bank, the King’s Storehouse Food Bank, Brookshire Brothers, various Food Pantries with excess supplies around Henderson County, Texas.

We sort, organize, store, and distribute over 85,000 pounds of food to low-income families living in the Cedar Creek Lake area.

Programs We Offer

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.

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.

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.

KIDS WEEKEND MEAL PROGRAM

Generous community donations have allowed us to serve more than 50 children suffering from food insecurity their weekend meals every week of the school year.

We partner with Tool Elementary School, Providence Baptist Church of Tool, Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church, the Post Office in Seven Points and various community organizations to raise the money necessary to feed the children.

Donations may be made by selecting the Kids Weekend Program on the donation page.

We can always use food donations as well. Just drop off at the Seven Points Post office or the Food Pantry in Tool.

Individual, Pop Top servings of canned foods to donate include --

Lasagna

Beans & Franks

Mac & Beef

Soups assorted

Applesauce, Pears, Peaches, Mixed Fruit

Fruit Juice Boxes

Cereal Boxes Assorted

Vegetables Assorted

Bread and/or Saltine Crackers