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EAC PROGRAMS
Our programs are operated by a dedicated group of volunteers and include:
FAMILY NIGHT @ EAC
Provides groceries and clothing to working families in need on Monday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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FOOD PANTRY
Provides groceries to families in need. Food is purchased from the Houston Food Bank and local grocery retailers. In addition, member congregations periodically sponsor food drives, and individuals underwrite the purchase of certain food items. In 2011, 6,819 sacks of groceries distributed by EAC volunteers helped feed 3,169 adults and 3,040 children.
The Food Pantry also provides sack lunches to hungry
people. In 2011, the EAC distributed 59,894 lunches to hungry men, women, and children. |
CLOTHING CENTER
Provides clothing items to families in need. In 2011, the EAC distributed clothing to 5,223 adults and 3,274 children. |
GROCERY DELIVERY
Delivers groceries to an elderly or disabled individual in our community. In 2011, 239 sacks of groceries were provided to 21 individuals.
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BOOKS AND BACKPACKS
Provides
school uniforms, backpacks, and grade-appropriate school supplies. In 2011, the EAC was able to help 1,526 children return to school in August. |
S.N.A.C.K. Program (Supplemental Nutrition After-School Collaborative for Kids)
S.N.A.C.K. offers healthy snacks and nutrition information to after-school programs in the neighborhood. |
AFFILIATED PROGRAMS
Operation I.D.
Operation I.D.
assists clients with obtaining Texas identification cards or duplicate birth
certificates. Help is available on Tuesday & Thursday mornings from
volunteers at Main Street Ministries, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Houston. Main Street Ministries is located at 5100 Travis Street (near Portland Street) in Houston.
Palmer Way Station
Palmer Way Station serves a hot breakfast Monday through Friday mornings in the patio at
Palmer Episcopal Church, 6621 Main Street in Houston. Palmer Way Station provides access to a
telephone, restrooms, and a mailing address as well as toiletries such
as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and razors. |
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