BRIDGE MINISTRY OF BURTON TEXAS
Programs
Manna Food Pantry
MANNA FOOD PANTRY: THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY, LAST YEAR WE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 104,220 POUNDS OF FOOD TO THOSE WHO LIVE WITHIN THE BURTON I.S.D. GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. WE ALSO RECEIVED NONPERISHABLE DONATIONS FROM 4H, SCOUTS, SCHOOLS, VBS CLASSES AND PARTNER CHURCHES BUT DON'T NECESSARILY WEIGH THOSE DONATIONS AND THESE ADDITIONAL FOODS HELPED PROVIDE VARIETY AND DEPTH TO THIS NECESSARY MINISTRY. THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY WE ALSO INTRODUCE CLIENTS TO OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MAY ENRICH THEIR LIVES: BAGS OF EASY-TO-EAT FOODS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (65+), OUR TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY, MONTHLY APPOINTMENTS WITH A BENEFITS COUNSELOR THAT CAN HELP WITH AVAILABLE SOCIAL SERVICES, THE TEXAS WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM, AND THE TEXAS RAMP PROJECT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$33.3KSenior Fellowship and Meal Program
PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE HOMEBOUND: THROUGH OUR SENIOR FELLOWSHIP AND MEAL PROGRAM, LAST YEAR WE DELIVERED 1,900 HOT MEALS AT NO CHARGE TO SENIOR CITIZENS, THE DISABLED AND HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS. AN ADDITIONAL 1,045 SENIOR CITIZENS JOINED US FOR FELLOWSHIP, GAMES AND BINGO IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER, WHERE THEY ARE ABLE TO DINE WITH US FOR A NOMINAL FEE. WE ALSO HOLD QUARTERLY PROGRAMS INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS ABOUT HOW TO AVOID SCAMS, LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE MEDICARE, AND PREPARING FOR END OF LIFE DECISIONS. CRAFTING ACTIVITIES HAVE INCLUDED PAINTING CLOTH TOTE BAGS, MAKING SUN CATCHERS OR VOTIVE CANDLES, BUILDING A CHARCUTERIE PLATTER OR MAKING HOLIDAY DECORATIONS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$15KThe Corner Shoppe Thrift Store
THE CORNER SHOPPE -OUR THRIFT STORE ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, SHOES, HOME DECOR, FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES. WE CURATE THESE DONATIONS AND SELL THEM AT AFFORDABLE PRICES TO THE COMMUNITY. FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A DISASTER, WE PROVIDE THEM WITH FIVE PIECES OR FURNITURE OR APPLIANCES, BASED ON AVAILABILITY. HOWEVER, NOT EVERYTHING CAN BE SOLD. WE ALSO SHARE THESE DONATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY.TO PEACEMAKERS SEWING GROUP, WE DONATE FABRIC FOR BABY AND COMFORT QUILTS. WE GIVE SUITCASES AND CLOTHING TO BLUEBONNET HAVEN, AND CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN COSTUMES TO CAMP FOR ALL. AREA ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS ARE GIVEN STAINED TOWELS AND SHEETS TO BE USED AS BEDDING.STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SPEECH CLASS AT BLINN COLLEGE ARE PROVIDED JACKETS AS THEY DEVELOP THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. WE GIVE AWAY COATS DURING THE WINTER, AS WELL AS BUSINESS CLOTHING THAT IS SUITABLE FOR A JOB INTERVIEW OR A FUNERAL.MOTHERS WHO TAKE CLASSES AT THE BRENHAM PREGNANCY CENTER ARE GIVEN "MOMMY BUCKS" THAT CAN BE SPENT AT OUR THRIFT STORE, HELPING THESE YOUNG FAMILIES ACQUIRE MATERNITY WEAR, BABY CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS.THE BURTON I.S.D. NURSE IS PROVIDED WITH WHAT SHE NEEDS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN'S NEEDS ARE MET: ATHLETIC SHOES, UNDERGARMENTS FOR THE INCONTINENT, AND REPLACEMENT PANTS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. TEACHERS RECEIVE SCHOOL AND ART SUPPLIES FOR THEIR CLASSROOMS.CHILDREN WHO ATTEND OUR BURTON STORYTIME ALSO BENEFIT FROM YOUR DONATIONS. EACH CHILD IS OFFERED THEIR CHOICE OF A BOOK TO TAKE HOME AFTER SHARING BREAKFAST, UPLIFTING STORIES, AND PRAYERS. CRAFT PROJECTS ARE OFFERED BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF DONATIONS.SOME DONATIONS ALSO ARE REGIFTED TO HIGGINS BRANCH IN BRENHAM, THEREBY HELPING OUR NEIGHBORING NONPROFIT FAITH MISSION.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$63.8K
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