A Few Words
About Us
MISSION STATEMENT
Our History
Our organization, which is a Texas non-profit 501(c)(3) agency, began with $25 in November of 1989, as a grass-roots organization headquartered in the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church. At the start, seven volunteers opened the Pantry only on Saturdays.
Several years later, a local Realtor donated space in his strip mall. The Pantry moved there and increased its operating hours. In 2000, the Pantry once again outgrew their facilities. A community wide appeal was made for donations of money, materials and labor for a new building. Land was donated at 403 Houston Street and the current 1,800 sq. ft. building was constructed totally with donated materials and labor. It includes a wheelchair accessible bathroom, walk-in freezer and commercial refrigerator.
In 2018, through a generous donor, we transformed an office into a “Produce Room” complete with a 2-door and 3-door sliding cooler to better serve our clients. This has helped preserve the freshness and integrity of our donated produce.
On August 15, 2006, we opened New2You Thrift Store to help support the Pantry’s efforts and serve our community. The Covid-19 Pandemic required the thrift store’s closure in 2020.
In 2024, we continue to grow with the expansion of a new building! This building will become our new resource center, servicing not only Cedar Hill, but surrounding areas as well.
Our organization, which is a Texas non-profit 501(c)(3) agency, began with $25 in November of 1989, as a grass-roots organization headquartered in the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church. At the start, seven volunteers opened the Pantry only on Saturdays.
Several years later, a local Realtor donated space in his strip mall. The Pantry moved there and increased its operating hours.
In 2000, the Pantry once again outgrew their facilities. A community wide appeal was made for donations of money, materials and labor for a new building. Land was donated at 403 Houston Street and the current 1,800 sq. ft. building was constructed totally with donated materials and labor. It includes a wheelchair accessible bathroom, walk-in freezer and commercial refrigerator.
In 2018, through a generous donor, we transformed an office into a “Produce Room” complete with a 2-door and 3-door sliding cooler to better serve our clients. This has helped preserve the freshness and integrity of our donated produce.
On August 15, 2006, we opened New2You Thrift Store to help support the Pantry’s efforts and serve our community. The Covid-19 Pandemic required the thrift store’s closure in 2020.
In 2024, we continue to grow with the expansion of a new building! This building will become our new resource center, servicing not only Cedar Hill, but surrounding areas as well.
Who We Serve
We pledge to provide food and other assistance, without discrimination, to eligible needy families living in the 75104 zip code and within the Cedar Hill Independent School District boundaries.
Click on the map image to determine if your address is within the CHISD School District.
Our Team
Board of Directors
Civic Organization Partners
Texaco/Pritful Investment
City of Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill Police Dept.
Cedar Hill ISD
Cedar Hill Lions Foundation
Cedar Hill Masonic Lodge
Cedar Hill Rotary Foundation
Boyscout Troop T520
Capstone Masonic Lodge
Cedar Hill Quilters
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Friends of Country Day
Lakeridge Charitable Foundation
Religious Organization Partners
Cedar Heights Baptist Church
Crossroads Christian Church
Faith Bible Church
First Baptist Church of Cedar Hill
First Christian Church of Duncanville
First United Methodist Church
Hill City Church
Hillcrest Baptist Church
International House of Prayer
Lakeview Community Church
Our Partners
