UPCOMING EVENTS
- HFB Cooking Demo – Thursday, Sept 19, 10:30AM – 11:30AM
- Nutrition/Cooking Class – Thursday, Nov 14, 1PM – 2PM – limited to first 12 guests
- Thanksgiving – Saturday, November 23rd – Pantry CLOSED
- Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag – Monday, November 25th – Must bring ESBFP Pantry Card and ID or School Certificate
- Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag – Tuesday, November 26th – Must bring ESBFP Pantry Card and ID or School Certificate
- Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 28th – Pantry CLOSED
- Thanksgiving – Saturday, November 30th – Pantry CLOSED
HOURS OF OPERATION
- Monday: 11 AM – 2 PM
- Tuesday: 11 AM – 2 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 11 AM – 2 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Sunday: Closed
OUR PROGRAM
- The East Spring Branch Food Pantry has been serving the local community since 1980.
- We currently operate as a client choice model.
- Clients and their family members are registered in the Houston Food Bank’s online system. We ask that clients bring ID for all family members and proof of residence to help the registration process go smoothly.
- Each client shops with one of our volunteers as they choose food to fit their family’s specific needs. This allows for volunteers and clients to interact and less waste.
- Clients may visit pantry twice/month (including Food Fairs).
- The amount of food distributed is based on the total number of family members (normally between 2 and 4 grocery bags per family per visit).
- Food is provided monthly to Adult Protective Services (APS) for their distribution to 48 families/individuals in serious need, who are senior and/or disabled.
- East Spring Branch Food Pantry is a completely volunteer-run organization, meaning no salaries are paid. ESBFP has approximately 150 volunteers.
- For information about special events (nutrition/cooking classes, Food Fairs, and Thanksgiving dinners), click HERE.
- For information about donating, click HERE.
- For information about volunteering, click HERE.
IMPACT
- Through August 2024, we served over 11,400 families and 43,000 individuals, distributing over 434,000 pounds of food, estimated value over $838,000. We are currently serving an average of 80 families/day.
- In 2023, we served over 15,400 families and 57,500 individuals, distributing more than 581,000 pounds of food, estimated value over $1,116,000.
- In 2022, we served over 9,700 families and 34,500 individuals, distributing approximately 420,000 pounds of food, estimated value $714,000.
- In 2021, we served over 8,000 families and 30,000 individuals.
AWARDS
- East Spring Branch Food Pantry has been awarded the Good Neighbor Award by SBISD every year since 2010.
- In 2015, East Spring Branch Food Pantry received the Bandini Award from the Houston Food Bank for being the most outstanding food pantry in Houston.
LOCATION
The pantry is located at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7901 Westview Drive (at the southwest corner of Wirt Road).
PARKING
Please park in the middle or west parking rows, as the east parking row is reserved for church members. Also, the parking on the driveway south of the gym is reserved for church members.
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