Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries (HCDBM)

Hill Country Daily Bread ministries (hcdbm), a faith-based organization, serves impoverished families/individuals living in eight rural, underserved counties in the Texas Hill Country. Our programs offer a full range of support and resources to give low-income families the tools they need to move out of poverty. Over 5,000 volunteers are involved in all aspects of program operations. Our programs include: the family mentoring resource program, community resource program, and programs for children. The family mentoring resource program (fmrp) is a christ-centered, relationship driven program that produces deep, measurable and lasting change in the lives of impoverished families. Family mentors come from partner churches and both are trained to understand the dynamics of poverty. Those we assist receive intentional case management, physical assistance of food, clothing and other items, and referrals to local community assistance agencies. Family mentors share the gospel and encourage the hope of jesus christ. Case managers help those we assist set long and short term goals toward becoming self-reliant. Through the community resource program, hcdbm partners with over 170 agencies in our service area and provides bulk food and other inventory items to support their programs. The development of these varied partnerships allows us to serve more people, expands the impact of our programs, provides more resources, and strengthens all organizations involved. Hcdbm has two programs that directly benefit children. The kingdom kids program provides children from families served by fmrp with christmas toys, easter baskets, birthday in a bag, back- to-school outfits, and a children's book club. Stand by me matches at-risk youth with trained mentors who encourage character development, emotional stability and academic success. Other program aspects are: our summer academic academy - teaching responsibility and offering remediation in math and language arts, and summer camps. All hcdbm programs are dedicated to helping low income families/individual gain stability, improve their quality of life and break the cycle of poverty. All programs are free of charge.