East Fort Bend Human Needs

What East Fort Bend Human Needs does

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry (EFBHNM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 435 Stafford Run Road in Stafford, Texas, serving families facing food insecurity and temporary financial crisis in East Fort Bend County. Founded in 1990 as an extension of two predecessor programs — the Tri-City Resale Shop (1975) and the Interfaith Food Pantry (1983) — the ministry is governed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives from 10 coalition congregations spanning Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Catholic, and Christian Church denominations.

The organization's service portfolio centers on the Interfaith Food Pantry, which distributes groceries to walk-in clients multiple times per week, supplemented by the Kid's Sack Program (weekend child nutrition bags, 150-190 prepared weekly), Birthday Bags Program for children ages 2-18, and a Holiday Food Program serving Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. Financial assistance covers mortgage and utilities payments (made directly to creditors, limited to once per 12 months) plus rental assistance delivered through the Fort Bend LINC collaborative. The East Fort Bend Resale Shop (formerly Tri-City Churches Resale Shop), a 10,000 sq ft retail operation with online sales via Poshmark and Etsy, generates earned revenue that funds the pantry and assistance programs. Annual fundraising events include the Empty Bowls Gala, Chili Cook-Off, OutRun Hunger 5K, and the newer Fort Bend Restaurant Weeks.

The organization operates a community-led go-to-market model relying on individual donations, coalition church contributions, volunteer labor (29,057 hours served in 2025), and food sourced from Houston Food Bank and Feeding America's Red Barrel Program. Service delivery is geographically restricted to Fort Bend Independent and Stafford Municipal School Districts, with out-of-area recipients receiving a one-time supplemental order and referral. The ministry employs approximately 10 staff members and maintains BBB Accredited Charity status.

Name

East Fort Bend Human Needs

Legal name

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc.

Website

https://humanneeds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Stafford, Texas, operating an interfaith food pantry, financial assistance program, and resale shop to address food insecurity and temporary financial crisis for families in East Fort Bend County.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAAAD

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPADAJAA

Food Assistance & Safety Nets (In-Kind, Vouchers, Cash Transfers)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Food Security & Nutrition Programs

SECONDARYBPAIAKAF

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

Keywords

• Food pantry services
• Emergency financial assistance
• Community resale shop
• Interfaith hunger relief
• Nonprofit human services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stafford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals to support food pantry and financial assistance programs
2. Resale Shop Sales: Revenue from the East Fort Bend Resale Shop (formerly Tri-City Churches Resale Shop) selling donated items; proceeds fund Food Pantry and Financial Assistance programs
3. Event Fundraising: Annual events including Empty Bowls Gala, Chili Cook-Off, OutRun Hunger 5K, and Fort Bend Restaurant Weeks generate significant fundraising revenue
4. Partnership Food Donations: Food donations from Houston Food Bank, Feeding America Red Barrel Program, grocery stores, restaurants, churches, businesses, civic organizations, and individuals

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry provides free charitable services to qualifying East Fort Bend County residents through the Interfaith Food Pantry (nutritious groceries distributed multiple times weekly), emergency Financial Assistance for mortgage/utilities/rent, and the East Fort Bend Resale Shop (a thrift retail store whose proceeds fund the ministry). Supplemental programs include the Kid's Sack weekend hunger program, Birthday Bags for children, and a seasonal Holiday Food Program, with all services sustained through individual donations, partner food donations from Houston Food Bank and Feeding America, and annual fundraising events.

Product overview

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry operates as a coordinated portfolio of direct-service programs and fundraising events addressing food insecurity and temporary financial crisis in East Fort Bend County. The core service is the Interfaith Food Pantry, which provides nutritious groceries with no appointment required. Supporting programs include the Kid's Sack Program for child nutrition and Birthday Bags Program for family celebrations. Financial Assistance covers mortgage, utilities, and rental assistance. The East Fort Bend Resale Shop sells donated goods to fund these programs. Fundraising events include the Annual Fort Bend Empty Bowls, Annual Chili Cook-Off, Annual OutRun Hunger 5K, and the new Fort Bend Restaurant Weeks. A seasonal Holiday Food Program provides special meal assistance during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interfaith Food Pantry
• Kid's Sack Program
• Birthday Bags Program
• Mortgage or Utilities Assistance
• Rental Assistance via Fort Bend LINC
• East Fort Bend Resale Shop
• Holiday Food Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,090 families served through Food Pantry in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fort Bend LINC CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Network of nonprofit and government partners working together to provide rental assistance. Uses centralized application system to streamline access across multiple partner organizations.
• Sole LovedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to provide brand-new shoes to children returning to school equipped with backpacks filled with supplies, cereal, and hygiene kits.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EFBHNM participates in Feeding America's Red Barrel Program through Houston Food Bank, allowing receipt of donated food from local grocery stores.
• UpClose MagazineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Marketing partner helping make Fort Bend Restaurant Weeks possible and expanding reach of this event.
• InKindminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsorship partner for Fort Bend Restaurant Weeks helping expand event reach.
• Amaro Law FirmminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsorship partner for Fort Bend Restaurant Weeks.
• Big Frog Custom Shirts & MoreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official fundraising e-store partner for Fort Bend Restaurant Weeks providing t-shirts, hats, and mugs supporting the cause.
• Houston Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Food rescue organization serving greater Houston area by reducing food waste and increasing access to nutritious food. Through this partnership, EFBHNM obtains donated and reduced-cost bulk groceries for free distribution to neighbors.
• Christ Church Sugar LandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Coalition church partner represented on Board of Directors; part of interfaith alliance serving basic human needs.
• First Presbyterian Church Sugar LandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Coalition church partner represented on Board of Directors; founding congregation of Tri-City Resale Shop.
• First United Methodist Church Missouri CitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Coalition church partner represented on Board of Directors.
• Fishers of Men Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Coalition church partner represented on Board of Directors.
• Horizon Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Coalition church partner represented on Board of Directors.
• New Hope Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Coalition church partner represented on Board of Directors; founding location of Interfaith Food Pantry.
• Southminster Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Coalition church partner represented on Board of Directors; founding congregation of East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry.
• Sugar Land Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Coalition church partner represented on Board of Directors.
• Sugar Land Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Coalition church partner represented on Board of Directors.
• Sweetwater Christian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Coalition church partner represented on Board of Directors.
• First United Methodist Church of Missouri CitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Founding congregation of Tri-City Resale Shop and Interfaith Food Pantry.
• All Saints Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Founding congregation of Tri-City Resale Shop serving Stafford, Missouri City and Sugar Land.
• Episcopal Church of the AdventcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Founding congregation of Tri-City Resale Shop.
• Holy Family Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Founding congregation of Tri-City Resale Shop.
• St. Theresa Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Founding congregation of Tri-City Resale Shop.
• Bethel Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Founding congregation of Interfaith Food Pantry.
• First Colony Christian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Founding congregation of Interfaith Food Pantry.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TriCityChurchesResale
• Instagraminstagram.com/tricitychurchesresale
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-fort-bend-human-needs

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles32 records

Funding overview

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