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Family Resource Center

Chapel Hill ISD is committed to supporting the whole child — and that includes our families. The Family Resource Center is designed to connect parents and guardians with the tools, services, and support they need so every student can thrive.

FRC Logo to promote the district

The center will serve as a convenient one-stop location where families can access helpful resources such as:

  • Pantry of Promise Food Bank

  • School supplies and clothing assistance

  • Community partner services

  • Parent education and support programs

  • Information and referrals for additional local resources

Whether you need a helping hand or simply want to learn more about available assistance, the Family Resource Center is here for you. We are proud to offer a welcoming, confidential environment focused on building strong families and a strong Bulldog community.

Pantry of Promise

A large percentage of families in Chapel Hill ISD qualify for free and reduced lunch, and many rely on food assistance programs to help feed their households. With no nearby food bank, accessing these resources can be challenging. The Pantry of Promise provides a centralized, convenient location where families can receive nutritious food, helping to address hunger and support our community’s well-being.

Requested Donated Items for the Food Pantry:

  • Canned fruits, vegetables, soups, and meats
  • Boxed pasta, rice, and instant meals
  • Cereals, oatmeal, and granola bars
  • Peanut Butter, jelly, and juice boxes

Fill the Hill canned food drive

Other Resource Available:

  • Chapel Hill Online Market: Group on Facebook. Monday 5-5:45 at the Dustbowl = Food Drive and Food Pick-up for anyone who needs it.
  • East Texas Food Bank
  • Stanley’s Famous Pit Barbeque: Every third Saturday of the month, they open up to the community to get food that was left over and not sold.
  • Ruby’s: Providing food for families every day in November. Email them at events@rubysfoodtruck.com
  • PATH's Choice Food Pantry
  • Tyler Thrift: Good resources for the unhoused
  • Salvation Army : Assistance with food, utility bills, family assistance, etc
  • Too Good to Go app: see which cafes, restaurants, bakeries and/or stores in your local area have perfectly good food left over for you to save and enjoy at half of the price or less
  • Tyler Street Team : resources for the unhoused, as well as information on community dinners
  • Clearance section of grocery stores: may seem obvious, but it is easy to forget
  • Churches providing food assistance programs:
    • Sylvania Church Food Pantry
      • Address: 2806 Santa Elena, Tyler, TX 75701
      • Hours: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 pm
      • Community outreach ministry serving Smith County
    • Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception)
      • Address: 410 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX (SVdP building behind the Cathedral)
      • Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00 am–12:00 pm; 1st Monday 6:00–7:30 pm
      • Offers groceries, clothing, and equitable food distribution
    • King’s StoreHouse Food Bank
      • Address: 422 E Oakwood St., Tyler, TX 75702
      • Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 am–4:00 pm
      • Mission: Feed the hungry while sharing the message of Christ
    • Trinity Fellowship Church
      • Address: 10344 Hwy 31 E, Tyler, TX 75702
      • Provides food assistance through pantry programs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • More details — including hours of operation and how to access assistance — will be available soon.

  • Kristyl Hester

    Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator

    903-566-2441

    hesterk@chapelhillisd.org

     

  • The Family Resource Center is located on the Chapel Hill High School campus, accessible off of Baseball Drive. The center is in the old CTE building. 

  • All of our campuses serve as drop zones for the food items, as well as our administration building. We have also partnered with Dairy Queen in Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill Nutrition who are our community drop zones.