Hunger Facts

Hungry children, even those who experience only mild malnutrition during the critical stages of their development, may suffer irreparable harm.

Research shows that preschool and school-aged children who experience severe hunger have higher levels of chronic illness, anxiety and depression, and behavior problems than children with no hunger.

Hungry children have a harder time learning in school, shorter attention spans, and suffer more absences due to illness.

Welcome to the Montgomery County Food Bank!

We are a non-profit center for food distribution. We procure donated surplus food and transfer it in usable quantities to over 36 non-profit agencies in Montgomery County, Texas.

Approximately 293,000 people live in this service area. Out of those persons, about 27,000 people (9% of the population) in the Food Bank's service area live below the poverty level. More than 39% served by the pantries are children under the age of 18.

Since we were founded in 1985, 6-1/2 million pounds of food have been distributed. Approximately 2 million + pounds of food/grocery products were distributed in 2008. Agency food pantries distribute food to more than 16,000 individuals per month.

For Each Donated $1

• 11 pounds of Food is Distributed
• OR 6 meals!

Out of Every Dollar Donated —

• 95 cents goes to food distribution
• 5 cents goes to administration/fundraising

Help Us Serve The Community!

• Make a financial or food donation
• Volunteer in our warehouse, at one of our events, or with a member agency in your neighborhood
• Sponsor a food or fund drive at your business or organization
• Invite a member of our Speakers Bureau to make a presentation to your business or professional association, or employee