The House of Amos provides assistance to people in need through emergency food pantry operations and services designed to assist individuals in gaining healthy families, meaningful employment and achieving self-sufficiency. Our vision is to have a substantial, positive impact on nourishment, education, and health of the needy through the following services:
In 2015, the House of Amos
- Provided more than 70,550 lbs of food to 2,607 families made up of 7,512 individuals
- Approximately 5,500 lbs of fresh produce was distributed at our monthly supplemental distribution
- Served 4,925 sack lunches to children on Saturdays. Lunches were provided by Memorial Drive United Methodist Church Soup Mobile
- Enrolled 239 adults in ESL and citizenship classes
- Distributed more than 1,110 Christmas gifts to 500 children. Gifts were donated from ICON, First United Methodist Church's Wonderland in Westchase, Alief ISD schools and many generous individuals. In addition, 100 families received food for a Christmas meal, including their choice of a chicken or a ham.
- Individuals and groups provided more than 3,328 hours of volunteer service throughout the year
2016 Calendar of Events
*The House of Amos holds a special distribution one Saturday a month. Fresh produce may be distributed, based on availability.
Aug 11 4 - 6:30 pm - Care Van Immunizations
Aug 20 10 am - Special Distribution - limited to 75 families
Sept 12 - ESL Fall class session begins
Sept 17 10 am - Special Distribution - limited to 75 families
Oct 15 10 am - Special Distribution - limited to 75 families
Nov 12 10 am - Special Distribution - limited to 75 families
Dec 15 - ESL Fall class session ends
8030 Boone Road Houston, TX77072
Emergency Food Services: 281-495-9061 Educational Service: 832-328-0696
Hours:
Monday - Thursday9 am to 12 Noon *
Saturday10 am to 12 Noon*
*We begin serving our last food client at 11:45 am
