First Call for Help of Ellis County

Specific Need

Extra funds from Give Fest would make a significant impact on our ability to keep our food pantry stocked with essential items for families in need. Each month, it costs around $500 to provide the basic food supplies that support 65–80 households facing food insecurity. Since our pantry is not included in our annual budget, we rely heavily on food drives, fundraisers, and community donations to keep it running. Your support through Give Fest would help ensure that no family in our community has to worry about where their next meal is coming from. If you're unable to give, we invite you to help us spread awareness about the ongoing issue of food insecurity right here in Ellis County.

Mission

Working to reduce the impact of poverty in Ellis County by coordinating essential resources for low-income residents.

Profile

First Call for Help is a local non-profit organization in Ellis County dedicated to supporting low-income and no-income individuals and families. Their services range from providing essential items such as food, hygiene products, and supplemental diapers to offering emergency financial assistance for basic needs like rent and utility bills. First Call also runs a monthly laundry program and coordinates the local Meals on Wheels routes, delivering hot, nutritious meals daily to the elderly, homebound, and disabled. Each year, their Backpacks for Kids program ensures students from preschool through 12th grade start the school year prepared with a new backpack and grade-appropriate school supplies, serving around 600 students in need each year.