East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry

Ministry Leader: Ginny Schabacker

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry’s mission is to address the basic human needs of families facing food insecurity and/or temporary financial crisis in East Fort Bend County.

Through financial contributions and “people power,” help supply food, clothing, and/or financial assistance to families and individuals in crisis.  Join our Food Pantry and Resale Shop groups.

Save the Date 2025:

Empty Bowls Fall Painting Dates:

  • March 6 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • March 20 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sign-up required at humanneeds.org.

“Trash to Treasures” Resale Shop Drive at Christ Church

  • April 6 & 13

“Stop Summer Hunger” Food Drive

  • June 1 – 15

16th Annual EFBHNM Empty Bowls Benefit

  • Friday, June 13, 2025

8th Annual OutRun Hunger 5K Fun Run & Walk:

  • Date TBD

For more info, visit humanneeds.org.

3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament

  • Date TBD

Chili Cookoff 2026

  • Date TBD

 

Non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at Christ Church in the bins in the Gathering Hall, in the Family Life Center, or the downstairs Food Pantry bin Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or on Sunday before or after worship. You may also drop off donations directly at EFBHNM, located at 435 Stafford Run in Stafford, on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday from 10 am to 12:30 pm.

The Tri-City Churches Resale Shop is open for shopping and donation drop-offs on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.

Volunteer Opportunities

Prepare Food Orders

Volunteers from Christ Church work at the Food Pantry every other Tuesday, putting together orders for clients. To sign up to volunteer with the church team, contact Amy Lewis at amygillen56@yahoo.comor 832.723.4049.

Receive and/or Sort Food Donations

Pantry Garden

Truck Drivers & Helpers

RESALE SHOP VOLUNTEERS

Go to humanneeds.org to:

  • Learn about criteria to volunteer in Resale Shop
  • Learn about volunteer opportunities
  • Complete & submit a volunteer application
DONATE TO THE TRI-CITY RESALE SHOP

For a list of accepted and unaccepted donations, please visit www.humanneeds.org/resaleshop. Drop-off donations are accepted Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and pick-up of large items can be arranged. Please call 281.499.8833 to schedule.

PLEASE SHOP THERE TOO
  • All sales proceeds are reinvested into programs and services provided by the ministry.
  • EFBHNM offers various alternative gift selections in the GIFT program at Christ Church.
  • EFBHNM is located at 435 Stafford Run, Stafford, TX 77497, and their phone number is 281.261.1006.
To donate to this ministry financially, please select ‘Missions Donations’ and type ‘East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry’ in the memo line when giving online.