Family Assistance Center Inc is a community-rooted nonprofit organization providing food assistance, emergency support, and family programs to the residents of Eagle Pass — privately funded, locally operated, and entirely community-driven.
Our first community impact report will publish in early 2027.
We believe no family in our community should choose between a meal and a medical bill, between school supplies and rent, between dignity and survival.
Family Assistance Center Inc was founded in 2024 by Eagle Pass residents who saw a need to expand and coordinate the network of support available to local families. We work in partnership with faith communities, schools, and local businesses to make certain that help is accessible, respectful, and meaningful.
Our work is rooted in three commitments: access — services that are easy to find and easy to receive; dignity — every family treated as the strength of our community, not as a number; and durability — programs designed to lift families forward, not just through today.
Learn Our StoryFrom the kitchen table to the classroom, from emergencies to everyday hope — our programs meet families where they are.
Fresh produce, pantry staples, and family-friendly groceries — distributed weekly, no appointment required.
Learn MoreShort-term help with utilities, rent, medication, and crisis essentials when families face the unexpected.
Learn MoreHealth fairs, financial literacy workshops, and resource navigation — meeting neighbors in the spaces they already trust.
Learn MoreBack-to-school backpacks, Thanksgiving baskets, and December gift drives that keep Eagle Pass traditions alive for every child.
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Family Assistance Center Inc was incorporated in 2024 by a small group of Eagle Pass residents who shared a single conviction: the families of this city deserve a coordinated, dignified, and accessible source of help — close to home, in their language, on their schedule.
Eagle Pass has never lacked generosity. What we saw missing was a focused nonprofit that could bring food pantry distribution, emergency assistance, and family outreach under one roof — and stand publicly accountable for the work.
So we built one. We filed for 501(c)(3) status. We assembled a board of community members. We opened our doors in coordination with community partners and faith networks. And we opened with one promise: honesty about what we are, and ambition about what we will become.
"Eagle Pass takes care of its own. Our job is to make that care easier to find, easier to give, and easier to count on — every season, every year, every family."
To strengthen the families of Eagle Pass, Texas through accessible food assistance, responsive emergency support, and respectful community programs — delivered in partnership with the people and institutions that know our city best.
An Eagle Pass where every family knows where to turn in a hard moment, where every child grows up surrounded by neighbors who have their back, and where charitable assistance is a bridge to stability — never a substitute for it.
Our board is composed of Eagle Pass residents who serve without compensation, holding the organization accountable to its mission and its community.
Eagle Pass community leader and small-business owner with 20+ years organizing neighborhood mutual-aid efforts. Placeholder — to be updated.
Retired Eagle Pass educator focused on family-school partnerships and youth mentorship. Placeholder — to be updated.
CPA serving local businesses and nonprofits across Maverick County. Placeholder — to be updated.
Civic-engagement attorney with deep ties to border-region nonprofit work. Placeholder — to be updated.
Healthcare professional bringing a public-health lens to family wellness programming. Placeholder — to be updated.
Faith-community organizer coordinating outreach with parish and congregational partners. Placeholder — to be updated.
Transparency is a discipline, not a slogan. Here is what we are — verifiable, on the record, and accountable to the families we serve.
Recognized by the IRS as a public charity, organized exclusively for charitable purposes serving Eagle Pass families.
Fully sustained through private community initiatives. We do not solicit or accept public monetary donations.
Established by Eagle Pass residents to coordinate dignified support for families across our community.
Family Assistance Center Inc. is fully sustained through private community initiatives. We do not solicit, require, or accept monetary donations or public funding of any kind. Our sole mandate is local community relief.
Our services are designed to meet families across the full arc of a hard season — from the next meal, to the next emergency, to the next school year, to the next holiday gathering.
Our food pantry distributes a balanced mix of fresh produce, lean proteins, dairy, and pantry staples — sized to feed a family for several days. We design selections in consultation with local dietitians, prioritizing nutrient density and the foods Eagle Pass families actually cook.
Crises do not schedule themselves. Our emergency assistance program offers short-term, one-time help for Eagle Pass families facing a sudden shock — a lost paycheck, an unexpected medical bill, a utility shut-off notice, a critical medication out of reach.
The strongest safety net is a community that knows itself. Our outreach program hosts and partners on health fairs, financial literacy nights, family wellness workshops, and benefits-navigation clinics — meeting Eagle Pass residents in schools, parishes, and public spaces.
Every August, in partnership with Eagle Pass ISD and local businesses, we distribute backpacks loaded with grade-appropriate supplies to children whose families request the support — so the first day of school is one less worry on the kitchen table.
Thanksgiving baskets, a December gift drive, and an Easter celebration — three moments a year when we work to ensure that no Eagle Pass child misses the traditions of our city, and no family feels alone at the table.
If your family needs food this week, you are in the right place. Walk up during open hours — no appointment required, no questions of pride, no judgment.
Any Eagle Pass-area household experiencing food insecurity is welcome. We do not require income verification for first-time pantry visits — your need is your invitation.
Bring whatever you have — none of these are required at your first visit, but each one helps us serve you better.
Visit us during the hours below at 222 Commercial St, Eagle Pass, TX 78852.
| Day | Service | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Senior pantry hour | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Tuesday | General food pantry | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Emergency assistance | By appointment |
| Thursday | General food pantry | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | Family bag distribution | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Mobile pantry (rotating) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Schedule subject to change for holidays — please call ahead to confirm.
Family Assistance Center Inc
222 Commercial St
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(972) 765-9323 · for accessibility needs, mobility accommodations, or to verify hours.
Parking on-site. Transit routes will be listed when the facility opens.
You do not have to prove hardship to be welcomed here. If your family is hungry, if your week has been hard, if you simply ran short this month — you are who we are here for.
Our staff and volunteers are bilingual. Our intake is confidential. Our food is yours. Eagle Pass takes care of its own.
Start Intake FormNo tiene que demostrar dificultad para ser bienvenido aquí. Si su familia tiene hambre, si su semana ha sido difícil, o si simplemente este mes faltó algo — usted es por quien estamos aquí.
Nuestro personal y voluntarios son bilingües. Nuestra entrevista es confidencial. La comida es suya. Eagle Pass cuida a los suyos.
Comenzar FormularioFill out this brief form and a team member will contact you within 1 business day. All information is confidential. · Toda la información es confidencial.
Volunteers are the heart of every food bank, every drive, every outreach event. There is a role for you here — whatever your schedule, language, or experience.
Every box of groceries we hand out is touched by 6–8 volunteer hands before it reaches a family's table. Every emergency call we answer goes through someone who chose, today, to show up for someone they may never meet.
Volunteering with us is a chance to invest in your own community, to model service for the next generation, and — quietly, importantly — to be reminded how much good there still is in this city.
Weekday mornings, evenings, or one Saturday a month — there is a shift that fits your life.
English, Spanish, or both — we serve a bilingual community and value bilingual volunteers.
Family-friendly opportunities for kids 12+ with a parent, plus dedicated senior & teen tracks.
We document service hours for school, college applications, and corporate giving programs.
Eight distinct ways to serve. Tell us your interest on the form below and we'll match you to a shift.
Pack family boxes, restock shelves, greet guests with warmth and dignity.
Help us deliver food directly into neighborhoods that need it most.
Welcome families, conduct bilingual intake interviews, document support needs.
Represent Family Assistance Center at health fairs, school events, and parish meetings.
Help plan and run our August backpack drive in partnership with Eagle Pass ISD.
Thanksgiving and December drives — a few days of intense, joyful work.
Remote-friendly. Data entry, grant research, social media, newsletter editing.
Photographers, videographers, and writers who can help us share our work with the community.
A volunteer coordinator will reach out within 2 business days with the next available orientation date.
Announcements, upcoming events, and the stories of Eagle Pass families and volunteers shaping this organization from day one.
After months of paperwork, board recruitment, and community conversations, we are proud to share that Family Assistance Center Inc has received its 501(c)(3) determination. Here is what that means for Eagle Pass.
Read Full UpdateWe are finalizing facility logistics in coordination with community partners and expect to begin weekly food pantry distributions this summer. Here is a preview of the schedule we are designing — with input still welcome.
Read Full UpdateOur first volunteer orientation will be held June 14 — open to all who have signed up via our volunteer form. Sessions will run in both English and Spanish.
Read Full UpdateMore stories will appear here as our work begins.
Subscribe for UpdatesWelcome session, safety training, and tour for all new volunteers. Bilingual.
Sign UpEagle Pass residents are invited to share what they need most from a local family services nonprofit.
RSVPFree backpacks & supplies for Eagle Pass ISD students. Pre-registration encouraged.
Pre-RegisterLocal businesses, faith communities, school districts, and civic institutions — every one of them makes our work possible. Here is how your organization can stand alongside ours.
Family Assistance Center Inc. is privately funded and does not solicit, accept, or process monetary donations of any kind. Our partnership program is exclusively for organizations contributing time, services, in-kind goods, or community resources.
When your organization partners with Family Assistance Center, every contribution and every hour stays in Eagle Pass — going directly to a family in this city, this week. There is no national overhead, no diverted administrative percentage, no out-of-state pipeline.
Beyond impact, partnership signals something to your customers, employees, and members: that you invest in the community that built you.
Quarterly partner reports with verifiable numbers — meals, families, hours.
Every contribution stays in Eagle Pass. Every program serves a neighbor.
Logo placement, named programs, ribbon-cuttings, and social-media visibility.
Group volunteer days for your staff — meaningful, structured, photographed.
Choose the partnership that fits your organization's strengths. All partners receive quarterly impact reports and named recognition — no monetary contributions accepted or required.
Schools, parishes, civic groups, and local organizations that co-host events, share spaces, or refer families to our programs.
ApplyBusinesses and individuals contributing food, supplies, equipment, or facility resources — no monetary contributions.
ApplyProfessionals offering pro-bono services: legal, accounting, healthcare, transportation, technology, or trade skills.
ApplyCorporate volunteer groups, student clubs, faith communities, and civic associations organizing group service days.
ApplyWe are honored to launch with the support of these organizations — and grateful for the businesses and communities who continue to step forward.
Tell us about your organization. Our partnerships director will reach out within 3 business days to schedule a conversation.
Whether you need help, want to help, or are simply curious about our work — please reach out. A real person responds within 1 business day.
222 Commercial St
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(972) 765-9323
Bilingual reception
Mon–Fri · 9 AM – 5 PM
Pantry schedule on Get Help
Office hours are when our administrative team is available by phone and email. Pantry and program hours follow separately — please see the Get Help section for the food distribution schedule.
| Day | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | By appointment for partners |
| Sunday | Closed |
Located at 222 Commercial St, Eagle Pass, TX 78852.
Use this form for press inquiries, partnership questions, general feedback, or anything else not covered above. If you need food assistance, please use the Get Help intake form.
Family Assistance Center Inc. is fully sustained through private community initiatives. We do not solicit, require, or accept monetary donations or public funding of any kind. Our sole mandate is local community relief.
This statement reflects our operating policy as a privately funded community organization. All assistance is provided free of charge to qualifying Eagle Pass families.
We are honored to partner with organizations and businesses that have already given their time and expertise — in-kind, in spirit, in service.