SOUTH WISE SERVICES (SWS)
FOOD PANTRY

Who Are We? 

SWS is a non-profit Christian organization.  SWS began 22 years ago as out-reach mission to support and meet the food needs of the community. 

We currently provide food and clothing to approximately 841 people per month in 11 communities.  Our services also include financial assistance with utilities and prescriptions. 

We have a Clothes Closet!!

Our Vision

Our mission is to provide emergency food and clothing to individuals and families who are economically disadvantaged due to unemployment, disability, and/or social security dependent.  Assistance with prescription and utility costs are provided when funding levels allow. 

All services are provided 100% by volunteers. 

Welcome individuals desiring to fulfill Community Service requirements.

We have the opportunity to provide Christian counseling and support.

Number Assisted

 Services are provided to clients 18 years of age and older regardless of race, sex, national origin or religious background and meet TEXCAP Income Eligibility Guidelines.  

We serve 199 clients, each month,  who are disabled or senior citizens and are at or below poverty level and will continue to need assistance indefinitely.

The current forecast of the economic times does not appear to be improving for many families.  In 2009, food was distributed to 628 families (10,095 people).   149 households have received Financial Assistance.  Already four months into 2010, we have provided 438 families (3,058 people) food.   80 households have received Financial Assistance.

Allocation of Funds

South Wise Services provides on average 88% of services back to the communities in the form of assistance for food, utility bills and prescriptions.  The average cost for food through Tarrant Area Food Bank  runs around 12 cents per pound.  Our operations costs for expenses and utilities account for 12% of our funds.  SWS is blessed by wonderful and dedicated volunteers from local churches and the community.  Every one is paid by the grace of God to have the opportunity to be in a place to serve.  We have one lady who has through dedication, sentimental heart, and the Lord’s Will volunteered for 22 years.

Area Towns Served

(South Wise County) 

Aurora                   Boonsville

Boyd                      

Briar

Cottondale              Flatwood

New Fairview         Newark

 Paradise                  Rhome

 Runaway Bay

 Our Support

 We are supported by area churches, local organizations, individuals, and the United Way.

 SWS is not controlled by any government agency.

South Wise Services is open for food, clothing, and financial assistance: 

Every Thursday 8:00am to 11:00am

 449 West Rock Island Ave.

P. O. Box 217

Boyd, TX  76023 

Phone:  (940) 433-5281

Critical needs available any day called.

(940) 433-5124

Email:  SouthWise.Services.066@embarqmail.com