Galveston Food Fair

Food - A Universal Point of Contact

The Houston Food bank sends a truck with twelve tons of food to Galveston every other Friday.  
The Jesse Tree coordinates a balanced distribution to any agency which comes 
to pick up some of the food for their clients and pantries.
An opportunity for agencies to make and coordinate services.

Truck Arrives from Houston Food Bank 

Pallet of Potatoes is Unloaded

Pallets Unloaded ready for pick up

When the food is unloaded from the delivery truck, it is divided and distributed to agencies.

Jesse Tree Volunteers

And Staff Load Agency Vehicles

Dispensing the Food to Agencies

The portion the Jesse Tree receives is immediately taken to the Jesse Tree and distributed to clients.

Client Screening before Food Fair

Clients screened waiting  in line 

Service to Clients Begins

While clients wait in line they can be screened for other needs.

Clients served by staff and volunteers

Care Coordinator consultation

Young People Also Served

Food is magnet for immunization, health, social services, food stamp and other screening services.
Good Day.  All clients get nourishing food. Clients are screened.  Appointments are made.
Virtually all the food is gone.

Time to clean up..