The mission of the EAC
is to serve as an interfaith
association of congregations
covenanted to promote the
self-sufficiency of our clients
by assisting them
with basic needs.

FAMILY NIGHT @ EAC—New program on Monday evenings starting August 4, 2008 that provides groceries and clothing to working families in need.

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 2007, 4,973 sacks of groceries distributed by EAC volunteers helped feed 2,285 adults and 2,356 children.

The Food Pantry also provides sack lunches to hungry people. In 2007, the EAC distributed 56,032 lunches to hungry men, women, and children.

CLOTHING CENTER—Provides clothing items to families in need. In 2007, the EAC distributed clothing to 3,958 adults and 1,933 children.

BOOKS AND BACKPACKS—Provides school uniform shirts, backpacks, and grade-appropriate school supplies to approximately 500 children at the beginning of each school year.

H.O.P.E.S.—Provides basic needs including food, clothing and limited emergency financial assistance as well as school supplies and uniform shirts to hurricane survivors.

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 First Presbyterian Church of Houston, located at 5300 Main Street in Houston.

Palmer Way Station
Palmer Way Station serves s 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.