Bridge Ministry of Burton Texas

Manna Ministry -we operate a food pantry that is staffed by volunteers and open to eligible clients nine hours each week; participants can visit up to three times each month. Food is purchased at wholesale prices from the brazos valley food bank, part of feeding america network. We service Washington county clients from brenham, Burton, chappell hill, independence, old Washington and carmine. During 2022, we served 380 individuals from 157 families. of those served, 119 were between the ages of 0-17, while another 73 were over the of 65. Volunteers donated 1,497 hours of time to this Ministry.

The corner shoppe - in a region with limited big box retailers, our thrift store stocks affordable home decor, clothes, toys and shoes for neighbors, many of whom lack transportation. Operated by dozens of volunteers and one part-time manager, we are able to sell home goods at affordable prices while also helping to underwrite our programs and ministries. The thrift store brings in the majority of revenue for the Ministry's outreach efforts. We also accept donations of furniture and appliances that are stored offsite and sold through facebook marketplace. All our merchandise is donated and is sold at minimal cost to low income households in the community, as well as to shoppers who support our Ministry efforts. Volunteers donated 5,400 hours of time to this Ministry.

Helping hands: our all volunteer crew helps with minor home repairs, as well as the installation of accessibility ramps for senior citizens, the disabled, and low-income families. During 2022, we began the work of getting a stroke-impaired senior citizen out of sub-par housing and into a better quality mobile home. We also connect homeowners with partner agencies that can help with weatherization, additional home repairs, or assistance with utility bills, mortgages and rent