You’re Bringing Estella Hope
“I love the fresh veggies and fruits for the great grandchildren,” Estella says, warmly, as she fills her bag with nutritious produce. “And the canned foods make cooking easier for me.” We met Estella at the Montgomery Country Food Bank’s Mobile Market that shares groceries in Conroe. At 73, many folks would be relaxing and […]
Local Families Give Thanks for You
This summer, your support is a lifeline to Margarita’s family. Margarita lives with her daughter and grandchildren and says the family often has a tough time keeping the bills paid. Her daughter works two jobs to make ends meet. Margarita helps supplement her income, but her very limited monthly disability check doesn’t go very far. The […]
Kelly’s Raising Her Kids to Fight Hunger
About three years ago, Kelly Phillips and her family began volunteering with the Montgomery County Food Bank through the American Heritage Girls. They continue to give time sorting food, support the Backpack Buddies program through the Woodlands United Methodist Church and have more recently been helping out with our Mobile Food Market. “Food is a […]
Thank You for Helping Dora and Erma Thrive
“I’ve given so much to help people that can’t help themselves…now I can’t help myself,” Erma, 91, says of her situation. “I can hardly make ends meet.” Erma worked hard for 65 years before retiring in the 2000s. She should be enjoying her golden years, but with just a small fixed income to depend on, […]
You’re Supporting Your Senior Neighbors’ Health
Finances have been tighter and tighter since Angela had to leave her retail job to care for her husband, Charles. He has a seizure disorder that has affected his memory and functioning. Although Charles is a veteran, he doesn’t get any assistance. Angela’s health has been deteriorating, too. She’s losing her vision and has a […]
Thank You for Sharing Hope in the Form of Food!
“I love vegetables!” little Eileen says as she grabs a container of mixed greens. Eileen, 4, and her younger brother, Mateo, 1, are full of energy. You’d never guess from their bright smiles and spirited personalities that their family has been struggling with hunger. Their dad is a handyman, but lately, work has been really […]
You’re Making the Holidays Bright for Maria’s Family
Maria is raising her two sons — Alonso, 4, and Isaac, 2 — on her own in Conroe. She loves the boys dearly and does her very best to provide for them. Maria works as a veterinarian technician, but with just one income, affording her family’s expenses can be tough. Between rent, utility bills, gasoline and her […]
Students Are Thriving, Thanks to You
Becky is a Title 1 school counselor and sees firsthand how hunger impacts her students. She knows children and their parents are relieved that a new school year is underway so kids can once again eat free breakfasts and lunches in the cafeteria. For many, the meals they eat at school are the only ones […]
You Help Parents Feed Their Kids
“Without you, we wouldn’t be able to feed our children,” Wilson says with deep gratitude for your generosity. For neighbors like Wilson, one bad weather day means he may not have enough money to buy food for his family that week… Wilson works in construction, but anytime there’s inclement weather, he doesn’t get to work […]
