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Meeting real needs with dignity, care, and hope.
Just Hungry Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit connecting individuals and families facing urgent needs with practical support and a community that cares.
A confidential and respectful request process
There is always room at the table.
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People FirstCompassion with dignity
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We meet people at the point of need and serve them with compassion, wisdom, and dignity.
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Fighting hunger. Strengthening communities. Restoring hope.
Mission
To fight hunger and food insecurity by providing food, meals, and compassionate short-term assistance to individuals and families in need, while serving every person with dignity, respect, and care.
Vision
To build communities where no one has to face hunger or hardship alone, and where individuals and families have access to the nourishment, support, and resources they need to move toward stability, hope, and a better tomorrow.
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Meet the Founders
Two hearts for service. One shared vision.
Before Just Hungry Project had a name, we were simply two people doing what came naturally: giving and serving.
While working in separate Texas cities, we each began putting together brown bags and sack lunches, adding prayer cards or words of encouragement, and driving through our communities to meet people who needed a meal and a little care.
When we came together and talked about what we had been doing, we realized we were doing the same thing. What had started separately came from a shared desire to serve.
Guided by our faith and the belief in “write the vision, make it plain,” we sat down to put that purpose into words. Those conversations became the foundation of Just Hungry Project.
Along the way, we understood that the need was about more than food. It was also about encouragement, connection, and knowing someone cared enough to stop.
Today, that same heart guides our work. As Just Hungry Project grows, we want to keep showing up, listening, and responding to the needs of individuals and families with dignity, respect, and compassion.
More Than Food. Love and Service in Action.
Practical support
Help for the need in front of you.
Assistance depends on available resources, current program rules, and approval.
Service area and eligibility
Clear expectations before you apply.
Just Hungry Project serves two Texas regions through rotating programs. Availability may open or pause in either region based on staff, partners, food, funds, and current capacity.
Two rotating regions
- Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- Fort Bend County and the Greater Houston area
- Applicants must live in a region with an active program at the time of review.
Short-term help based on need
- Individuals and families facing food insecurity or a documented short-term hardship.
- One active request per household and normally one approved request every 90 days.
- Reasonable verification may be requested. Assistance is not guaranteed.
Our response standard
1Business day to acknowledge your request
3Business days for an initial review
5Business days for a decision or next steps after all requested information is received
Important: Help may be provided as food, meals, supplies, referrals, or direct vendor payments when practical. Cash assistance is not guaranteed. Staff may document an exception to the 90-day guideline when circumstances and resources support it. This is not an emergency response service. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
Fair and accessible service: Submitting an application does not confirm that a program is currently active in your region. Our team will confirm availability when acknowledging your request. Just Hungry Project provides equal access to eligible applicants and does not charge a fee to request assistance. For help completing the form, an accessibility accommodation, or a correction after submitting, email help@justhungryproject.com or call (346) 899-8372.
What to expect
A simple, responsible process.
Request
Complete the confidential assistance application.
Review
We review the need, available information, and current resources.
Give and Record
Approved help is coordinated and responsibly documented.
Follow Up
We check the outcome and connect you with other resources when possible.
Request assistance
You do not have to carry this alone.
Share only what is needed to help us understand your request. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.
Your story will be handled with care.
Information is collected only to review, coordinate, and document the request. Read our privacy notice.
Information is collected only to review, coordinate, and document the request. Read our privacy notice.
Support a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Generosity becomes groceries, shelter, and hope.
Every gift helps Just Hungry Project respond to real needs with practical care, responsible stewardship, and respect for every person served.
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- Open Zelle in your banking app and scan this QR code, or enter our Zelle tag where supported.
- Verify the recipient before sending. Our QR profile is JUST HUNGRY PROJECT Accounts.
- Choose your gift amount and confirm it in your banking app.
On your phone? Try the link above. Bank support varies. If Zelle is unavailable, you can give through GiveButter.
Save the original Zelle QR imageFor a donation acknowledgment, email donate@justhungryproject.com with your name, gift date, and amount. Do not send bank account details.
Official giving methodsUse only the GiveButter link or Just Hungry Project Zelle details published here. Always verify the recipient before sending.
Donation questions and receiptsdonate@justhungryproject.com
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Trust and accountability
Clear giving. Responsible service.
Just Hungry Project is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 41-3767262. Give through our official GiveButter link or the Just Hungry Project Zelle details above.
Community engagement
Bring your time, strengths, or organization to the table.
Tell us how you would like to serve or partner. Our team will review your interest and contact you when an opportunity fits current community needs and program capacity.
Contact Just Hungry Project
Questions, support, and community connections.
Call or email our team for general information, assistance follow-up, partnerships, and ways to support the mission.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you get started.
Find clear information about assistance, response times, donations, and ways to get involved.
Who can request assistance?
Individuals and families experiencing food insecurity or a documented short-term hardship may apply when a program is active in their region. Assistance depends on eligibility, verification, available resources, and approval.
Where does Just Hungry Project currently serve?
Programs rotate between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Fort Bend County or the Greater Houston area. Our team confirms current regional availability after receiving a request.
How quickly will I receive a response?
Our standard is one business day for acknowledgment, three business days for initial review, and five business days for a decision or next steps after all requested information is received.
Does submitting a request guarantee assistance?
No. Submitting a request begins a review and does not guarantee approval, a specific amount, or cash assistance.
Is there a fee to apply?
No. Just Hungry Project does not charge a fee to submit or review an assistance request.
Will I receive a donation receipt?
GiveButter provides transaction receipts for gifts made through GiveButter. For a Zelle donation acknowledgment, email donate@justhungryproject.com with your name, gift date, and amount. We can also help with year-end giving records. Please do not email bank account details.
Can I visit or mail something to the organization?
We do not currently maintain a public walk-in location or publish a mailing address. Please call (346) 899-8372 or email info@justhungryproject.com before sending mail, checks, food, or supplies.
How can I volunteer or partner with the organization?
Email info@justhungryproject.com with your name, organization if applicable, service area, and how you would like to help. Opportunities depend on current programs and capacity.
Policies and disclosures
Clear information for the people we serve and those who support us.
Important information about privacy, urgent situations, equal access, charitable gifts, and permission for stories and media.
How we use and protect information
We collect only the information needed to review requests, coordinate approved help, accept support, and maintain responsible records. We do not sell or rent personal information. Read our Privacy Notice.
This is not an emergency response service
Submitting a request does not create an emergency response. Just Hungry Project does not provide emergency dispatch, crisis counseling, medical care, legal services, or immediate housing placement.
- For immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
- For suicide, mental health, or substance-use crisis support, call or text 988 or visit SAMHSA's 988 page.
- For Texas food, housing, utility, and community-resource referrals, dial 211 or visit 2-1-1 Texas.
Equal access and respectful service
We provide equal access to eligible applicants and do not unlawfully discriminate. Decisions are based on service region, documented need, program criteria, prior assistance, and available resources. For an accommodation or access concern, email help@justhungryproject.com or call (346) 899-8372.
Charitable giving and receipts
Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. GiveButter provides transaction receipts for GiveButter gifts. For a Zelle donation acknowledgment, contact us with your name, gift date, and amount. Unless a receipt states otherwise, no goods or services are provided in exchange for a contribution.
Only donation methods published on this website are authorized. Gifts support our charitable mission and may be used where the need is greatest unless we accept a restriction in writing. For receipt questions, email donate@justhungryproject.com.
Permission comes before publication
We publish a person’s name, image, voice, quotation, video, or story only after documented permission is reviewed. Receiving or requesting assistance is never conditioned on agreeing to publicity. Read our Story and Media Rights policy.