Mission: The mission of the food bank is to feed hungry people
in Hays County, Texas.

Purpose:  The food bank functions as both a food pantry that distributes food at our public sites Monday through Friday and as a food bank that passes food along at no charge to local partner agencies that work with low income people. Partner agencies include local social service organizations, churches, schools, the San Marcos Housing Authority, home health providers, local shelters, and various other organizations that work with low income residents in our area. In 2007, the food bank passed along over $300,000 worth of food to over 60 partner agencies at no charge.

Service Area:  The food bank serves all of Hays County, Texas and citizens living within the bounds of the San Marcos and Hays Consolidated Independent School Districts.

Numbers Served:  In 2007, the Food Bank helped an average of 2730 families per month (a duplicated number – we count a person each time they are given food).

Client Profile: People who receive food include the elderly living on fixed incomes, children, low-income working families, the sick and disabled, and those suffering from hard times due to illness, injury, or loss of a job.

Community Impact:  In 2007, the food bank distributed over $750,000 of food throughout our service area. Without the work of the food bank, this valuable community resource would have been lost to people in need.

Financial Information:  The food bank is incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Texas for the stated charitable purpose of feeding hungry people in Hays County, Texas. The organization is classified as exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to the food bank are tax deductible as defined by law.