1994 to 2024
CTLC celebrated its 30th Anniversary
Churches Touching Lives for Christ (CTLC) celebrated its 30th anniversary on September 23, 2024 at Temple Bible Church. The program included an official proclamation from Temple Mayor Tim Davis, recognizing the achievements of CTLC, as well as a keynote address by Dr. Tom Henderson, president of the CTLC board of directors. The Culinary Arts Department of Temple High School catered the meal that fed more than 100 attendees.
The evening brought back memories of the way CTLC started 30 years ago, when 7 churches joined forces to meet the needs of economically disadvantaged families in Bell County. In its first month of service in 1994, CTLC fed 242 people from 78 families. Today CTLC feeds 5,526 people from 1,842 households each month. More than 20,065 baskets of food were distributed free of charge to families in 2023.
Backpacks and school supplies are provided to more than 2,000 children each year through the efforts of CTLC’s Backpack Buddies program, and its Weekend Nutrition Ministry provides nutritious food each Friday to 800 school children who do not have a reliable source for food on the weekends. Today CTLC is the largest all-volunteer food pantry in Central Texas.
The above picture is of the Board of Directors of the CTLC Food Pantry.
MATTHEW 25:34-46
HOW TO RECEIVE HELP
HOW TO RECEIVE HELP
HOW TO RECEIVE HELP
Visit our office at 702 W. Ave. G, Temple, Tx. 76504
FOOD PANTRY HOURS
TUESDAYS
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
SATURDAYS
8:30 am - 11:00 am
IT WILL HELP US IF YOU BRING A:
Photo ID and/or
Proof of address in Bell County
At this time we are using a drive through process. Clients line up on 13th Street and will meet volunteers in front of the building on
Visit our office at 702 W. Ave. G, Temple, Tx. 76504
FOOD PANTRY HOURS
TUESDAYS
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
SATURDAYS
8:30 am - 11:00 am
IT WILL HELP US IF YOU BRING A:
Photo ID and/or
Proof of address in Bell County
At this time we are using a drive through process. Clients line up on 13th Street and will meet volunteers in front of the building on Ave. G for processing. Once qualified, they drive around the building and volunteers load the vehicles.
To qualify, you must be within the USDA poverty guidelines and be a resident of Bell County. You may receive food once a month.
CLOTHING MINISTRY
IS OPEN EVERY THURSDAY
from 9:00 am to Noon
beginning April 7, 2022
ALL ASSISTANCE IS FREE
For more information call:
254-778-6885.
VOLUNTEER HOURS
HOW TO RECEIVE HELP
HOW TO RECEIVE HELP
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 11:00 am
Matthew 5:34-46
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to me."
SERVICES
FOOD FOR FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE
FOOD FOR FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE
CTLC PROVIDES:
- Bibles and prayer upon request with encouragement to all.
- Weekend Nutrition Ministry - Provides over 800 bags of food each weekend to school children in 15 schools.
- Backpack Buddy Ministry - Provides backpacks and school supplies for over 1300 children annually.
- Provides emergency food bags for the homeless as needed.
- Commodity
CTLC PROVIDES:
- Bibles and prayer upon request with encouragement to all.
- Weekend Nutrition Ministry - Provides over 800 bags of food each weekend to school children in 15 schools.
- Backpack Buddy Ministry - Provides backpacks and school supplies for over 1300 children annually.
- Provides emergency food bags for the homeless as needed.
- Commodity Program - USDA Food Box for seniors that qualify.
- Clothing Ministry provided clients clothes, shoes, linens, and other necessary items.
FOOD FOR FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE
FOOD FOR FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE
FOOD FOR FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE
This year’s food drive will be November 22 behind Baylor, Scott and White Hospital. This will benefit the four food pantries in Temple. The pantries are: CTLC, Love of Christ, Taylors Valley and Temple Christian Outreach.
THANK YOU CHANNEL 10, HEB,
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE AND
ALL THAT DONATE TO THE DRIVE.
How you can help
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions.
CTLC is an all-volunteer ministry. You can make donations of food and household goods. Monetary donations can be made through the following:
Mail a check to: CTLC, P. O. Box 5, Temple, TX. 76503
PayPal: PayPal.com or click below
For those taking a Required Minimum distribution,
you can make a tax exempt donation directly from your Retirement Account. Check with your Tax Advisor or IRS.gov.
CTLC Pictures
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