Services

ESM operates on a very small budget and relies mostly on financial help from member churches and donations from individuals or businesses. Food is donated by member churches and also secured from the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Church members and community neighbors generously donate clothing to ESM. There are only 3 paid part-time employees, and the rest of the workers are community or church volunteers, community services workers, or Senior Employment Program workers. There are four categories of clients that ESM serves monthly:

• Basic – These clients are in crisis or have an emergency situation. They must live in the eligible zip code areas and fall within the financial parameters required. Services can be provided up to four times per year for food and up to 3 sets of clothing per family member. Referrals for other needs are provided as needed.
• Supplemental – These clients are the elderly and disabled who fall within the financial guidelines and live in the eligible zip code areas. Supplemental clients may receive food once per month throughout the year and are eligible for food and the 3 sets of clothing up to four times per year. Referrals for other needs are provided.
• Homeless – When homeless persons come to ESM, we give them a small sack of non-perishable foods usually with pull-top lids. These persons are eligible for the small bag of food and clothing once per month up to 4 times per year and may receive hygiene items as available. Referrals are also made as needed.
• One-time Aid – When families are in crisis or emergency situations and do not live in the ESM zip code areas, they may apply and receive services one time only. They must fall within the financial requirements of ESM. We provide them with food and clothing and also a referral to the food pantry agency closest to their residence.

Other Local resources

Try contacting these other agencies for relief for a family member or friend as well.

• Tarrant Area Foodbank
  www.tafb.org
• Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth
  www.ccdofw.org
• United Way First Call for Help
  www.tarrantcounty211.org