 How to Qualify for food Applications are taken Mon, Wed 1:00-3:30, Fri. 9:00-11:30 and Sat. 10:00am - 12:30pm. No appointment is needed. We will assist you to submit an application with information on residency, number of people in family, employment situation, Federal assistance and expenses. The Client Benefit Committee reviews the application to verify eligibility. If accepted, the application is good for six (6) months or twelve (12) visits, whichever comes first. Each member of the family will receive food every two weeks. Clients may reapply up to three times (services may not extend for more than two (2) years without medical or “special” circumstances. Each case is reviewed by the Client Benefit Committee on an individual basis. We do not discriminate No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or political belief be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination receiving services from the Cedar Hill Food Pantry - providing they meet the qualifications of TEXCAP.
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Each member of the family receives one "basic food unit" every two weeks. A unit consists of: 1 Tomato Product | 2 Vegetables | 1 Can of Soup | 1 Can of Beans | 1 Can of Fruit | 1 Can of Meat | 1 Starch (pasta, rice, or dry beans) | 1 Cereal | "Extras" (discretionary – depending on what we have on hand and number of people in family). There are usually plenty of baked goods donated by local businesses |
Each November and December, clients receive a complete
meal for Thanksgiving & Christmas | Turkey | | Stuffing | | 2 Canned Vegetables | | Sweet Potatoes | | Cranberry Sauce | | Pie Shell & filling |
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| Documentation required All or some of the following may be needed to document your eligibility. Please gather these materials in preparation for your interview. | * | Current pay check stub | | * | Rental/mortgage agreement | | * | Entitlement certificate (AFDC, Food Stamps, SSI, VA, etc) | | * | Retirement, Soc Sec, Unemployment, Workers comp | | * | Copy of CURRENT gas, electric, water, and phone bills | | * | Social security cards of all household members | | * | Copy of driver's license for all household drivers | | * | Proof that children attend Cedar Hill Schools |
Food Distribution Hours | Monday | 1pm | until | 4pm | | Wednesday | 1pm | until | 4pm | | Friday | 9am | until | noon | | Saturday | 10am | until | 1pm |
TXU Electric Bill Assistance Call 972-293-2822 Mondays only from 9am until noon. Through the welcome assistance of TXU Energy Aid and its generous contributors, the Pantry can assist those that have a critical need for help with paying their electric bill.
If you need help paying your electric bill, please contact us on Mondays only, from 9am until noon. We will schedule an interview to complete the application.
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