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Address:
8030 Boone Road
Houston, TX 77072 |
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - Noon
Saturday 10 a.m. - Noon.
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Phone:
Emergency Food Services: 281-495-9061
Educational Services: 832-328-0696
Email:
ESL teacher needed:
House of Amos is in need of a volunteer to teach ESL classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 am to 12 Noon. No teaching experience needed however you must have a 4 year degree in any major. Please contact Mary at 832 328-0696 if you are interested or email her at proofreadermary@aol.com
NEW:
Come to our Resale Store. We have clothes, including gently used children's school uniforms, shoes, toys and other items for sale. The store is open during pantry operating hours.
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Join the House of Amos’ “8-4-12” campaign and help us end hunger!
$8/month
for (4)
12 months
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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:
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'End Hunger' Basketball Tournament to Benefit House of Amos
On Saturday, June 22nd, 2013, the non-profit organization, "No Identity", held a basketball tournament to benefit House of Amos.
The tournament was open to boys and girls 16 years ...
Posted Jul 5, 2013, 8:10 AM by Carole Brubaker
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House of Amos Hosts Christmas Party for 100 Children
The House of Amos hosted its annual Children's Christmas Party for 100 children. Santa made a special appearance and distributed wooden toys to the children. In addition, each child ...
Posted Jul 5, 2013, 8:12 AM by Carole Brubaker
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House of Amos and MDUMC Serve 550 Thanksgiving Dinners to Hungry Families
The House of Amos held its annual Thanksgiving Dinner giveaway again on Thanksgiving Day, 2012. Traditional Thanksgiving meals were distributed to 550 individuals. Volunteers from Memorial Drive United Methodist Church ...
Posted Jul 5, 2013, 8:14 AM by Carole Brubaker
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Use Your KrogerPlus Card to Raise Money for House of Amos
You can help the House of Amos raise funds each time you use your KrogerPlus Card, and it won't cost you a cent more than your normal grocery purchase ...
Posted Sep 9, 2013, 3:05 PM by Carole Brubaker
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House of Amos Receives $25,000 from Houston Endowment
The House of Amos was awarded the remainder of a $50,000 grant from Houston Endowment on Sept. 30, 2011. The initial $25,000 was awarded to House of Amos ...
Posted Oct 12, 2011, 7:09 PM by Daran Bishop
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Use Your Randall's Remarkable Card to Raise Money for House of Amos
You can help the House of Amos raise funds each time you use your Randall's Remarkable Card, and it won't cost you a cent. As part of their ...
Posted Nov 17, 2011, 10:59 AM by Daran Bishop
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House of Amos and MDUMC Serve 700 Thanksgiving Dinners to Hungry Families
The House of Amos held its annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 25, 2010. Approximately 700 individuals signed up to receive a hot, tasty traditional Thanksgiving meal. This popular event was ...
Posted Aug 18, 2011, 12:02 PM by Daran Bishop
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How House of Amos helps...In 2012, the House of Amos
- Provided more than 128,000 lbs of food, through our daily distribution, to 5,847 families made up of 21,185 individuals
- Served 1,985 families at HOA's monthly Food Fairs. Approximately 13,750 lbs of fresh produce was distributed at each Food Fair, for a total of 110,000 lbs for the year
- Served 5.000 sack lunches to children on Saturdays
- Hosted the Care Van who provided 1,132 free vaccines to 627 children
- Enrolled 242 adults in ESL, citizenship and computer classes
- Distributed Christmas gifts to 932 children. Gifts were donated from ICON, First United Methodist Church's Wonderland in Westchase, Alief ISD schools, Memorial Drive United Methodist Church Sunday School Classes and many generous individuals
2013 Calendar of Events Nov 6 - 11 am-12 N- Register for Microsoft Powerpoint 2010 class $5 fee Nov 9 - 10 am - Sign up for Children's Holiday Party held on Dec 14 Nov 11, 13, 18, 20 - 9 am-12 Noon - Microsoft Powerpoint 2010 class Nov 16 - 10 am - Supplemental Food Distribution Nov 28 - 10:45 am - Thanksgiving Meal Distribution - 375 meals will be distributed on a 1st come, 1st served basis Dec 14 - Children's Holiday Party. Must sign up in advance. Food pantry will be closed for the party.
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