H C Community Chest Resumes Food Distribution Normal Schedule August 31
Aug29

H C Community Chest Resumes Food Distribution Normal Schedule August 31

According to the Director of the Hopkins County Community Chest, the temporary closure through part of August 2021 due to staffing has ended, and starting Tuesday August 31, normal weekly food distributions will resume. Heather White became the local Community Chest Director in April 2021, and her job has continued an important local role filled previously by Judy Moore. In an e-mail to KSST, White stated that the 217 Linda Drive...

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Meet New Director of Hopkins County Community Chest
Apr29

Meet New Director of Hopkins County Community Chest

During April 2021, Heather White stepped into the capable shoes of outgoing Director Judy Moore who had successfully led Hopkins County Community Chest for eight years. White is not a new face to Hopkins County, nor to the work that Community Chest does for local residents. Heather is originally from Saltillo and a 2002 graduate of Como-Pickton CISD, then following a 15-year career in Lowe’s management, she made a career change....

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‘Recognition for Accomplishments Presented to Judy Moore, Retiring Director of Hopkins County Community Chest
Mar04

‘Recognition for Accomplishments Presented to Judy Moore, Retiring Director of Hopkins County Community Chest

Judy Moore, Mayor John Sellers, Councilmen H.B. Nash and Ron Smedley In 2009, following three decades of military service, Judy Moore came on board the Hopkins County Community Chest as Director. Since that time, Moore has implemented needed changes a little at a time as the county’s population has grown and the community has evolved. Through constant networking and seeking avenues to expand services, Moore’s diligent and...

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National Guard To Help Local Community Chest
Apr05

National Guard To Help Local Community Chest

Local Food Bank Getting Needed Help,  Late Saturday evening, Judy Moore, the Executive Director of the Community Chest, announced that the local food bank will receive much needed assistance from the National Guard. Judy said, “It has been a challenge to keep the food bank doors open in recent weeks.  We’ve only had five people and volunteers who have being carrying the weight of our...

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Community Chest Changing Food Bank Service Dates
Mar31

Community Chest Changing Food Bank Service Dates

Effective April 1st, the Hopkins County Community Chest “Food Pantry” will only be open for drive-in assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  The change will allow the staff to better assist clients.  “Unlike businesses and stores who have closed,  our intent is to continue operating through the  COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that these times are exactly when our clients need us most. We ask for your patience as we...

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COVID-19:  Hopkins County Community Chest Food Pantry
Mar16

COVID-19: Hopkins County Community Chest Food Pantry

Effective March 17th, the Hopkins County Community Chest Food Pantry will continue to service clients but due to the increased attention to COVID-19, processes have changed to protect staff and clients. Hours and days of operation are the same with the exception of the Friday Produce Day which is suspended. Food pantry hours are unchanged and the A/B cycles will continue. A drive-in is established where clients drive in front of the...

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Community Chest Holiday Hours and Services
Dec20

Community Chest Holiday Hours and Services

We would like the community to know that the Hopkins County Food Bank will be closed the week of Christmas and the week of New Years for regularly scheduled hours. However, emergency food will be offered for existing clients only on the following days:Week B Clients on 12-27-2019 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Week A Clients on 12-31-2019 From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. If you have any questions call: 903-885-3452

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Community Chest Changes Hours: Starts New Program
Aug21

Community Chest Changes Hours: Starts New Program

Community Chest in Sulphur Springs is starting a new pickup program for all it’s clients. This new system allows clients to get fresh food every week. Community Chest will now be open on Fridays starting 8-23-19 from 1p.m.-3p.m. All clients are encouraged to come in at this new time and pick up fruits and vegetables. Clients are reminded they must bring their own bags or boxes for this new pickup. Community Chest will no longer...

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Community Chest Wins North Texas Food Bank “Excellence in Innovation” Award for REACHOut Program
Oct26

Community Chest Wins North Texas Food Bank “Excellence in Innovation” Award for REACHOut Program

As Executive Director of  Community Chest, Judy Moore is always trying to come up with better ways to assist the needs of the low-income population in Hopkins County.  While studying a 2016 list of Community Chest clients, she noticed that most had in-town Sulphur Springs addresses. She developed an idea to offer the services of Community Chest to the outlying areas of Hopkins County to see how it was accepted. It has turned out to be...

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ReachOut Events at the Hopkins County Community Chest
Aug02

ReachOut Events at the Hopkins County Community Chest

Fridays from 12pm -3pm Councelors travel to ReachOut sites to provide the same services offered at the main office to low income households in our community sites are as follows:  1st Friday of each month – Arbala Community Center On the corner of FM 1567 @ FM 2081 Arbala Texas 75433 2nd Friday of each month – Como United Methodist Church 309 Lynch Street Como Texas 75431 3rd Friday of each month – Peerless Assembly...

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