KCKerr County Area Christian Assistance Ministry
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About Kerr County Area Christian Assistance Ministry
When a Kerr County household is facing a tough stretch, CAM helps with the things that cannot wait: food, clothing, utility bills, and prescription costs. In 2024, its volunteers and supporters served 16,800 individuals and 5,400 families, with 5,500 volunteer hours behind the work. A donation helps keep practical assistance close to home for low-income residents of Kerrville and across Kerr County.
CAM was founded by eight local churches to centralize help for Kerr County residents, and it remains a volunteer-driven local ministry. Its support reaches from a food pantry and all-season clothing store to utility and prescription assistance, with regular Food Fair events bringing the community together around essential needs.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Food assistance
Provides food to qualified applicants, including frozen meats, breads, pastries, grocery items, and generally available pet food.
Clothing store
Operates a volunteer-run clothing store for adults and children, with clothing and shoes of various kinds and sizes, plus limited bed and bath items.
Utility bill assistance
Provides financial assistance with utility bills for eligible low-income Kerr County residents.
Prescription assistance
Provides financial assistance with prescription costs for eligible low-income Kerr County residents.
Financial crisis intervention and counseling
Provides financial assistance and counseling as part of its crisis intervention services.
Food Fair events
Hosts regular Food Fair events and other community-serving events.
About this work
Mission
Kerr County Area Christian Assistance Ministry provides financial crisis intervention, food, clothing, and assistance with utility bills and prescription costs to low-income residents of Kerr County, Texas.
Who they serve
Low-income Kerr County residents, including individuals and families in need of food, clothing, utility assistance, or prescription assistance.
Their impact
- 16,800 individuals served in 2024.
- 5,400 families served.
- 5,500 volunteer hours contributed.
- 40 participating ministries.
How your donation helps
- Food and produce for the food pantry.
- Clothing for the clothing store.
- Financial assistance for utility bills.
- Financial assistance for prescription costs.
- General support for CAM office operations.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Kerr County Area Christian Assistance Ministry’s services.
Low-income Kerr County residents can visit CAM during public hours, Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., or Wednesday or Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CAM provides food, clothing, utility bill assistance, and prescription assistance. Contact CAM at 830-257-4222 for additional information.
In their words
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay him for his deeds. Proverbs 19:7
Grant support
$194,173 from 2 funders · through 2024 (IRS 990 records).
- THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS — $14,250 (2024)GENERAL SUPPORT
- THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS — $22,300 (2023)GENERAL SUPPORT
- THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS — $18,573 (2022)GENERAL SUPPORT
- THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS — $16,100 (2021)GENERAL SUPPORT
- THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS — $52,100 (2020)GENERAL SUPPORT
- PERRY & RUBY STEVENS — $5,000 (2020)FOOD DRIVE SUPPORT
- THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS — $10,100 (2019)GENERAL SUPPORT
- THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS — $11,700 (2018)GENERAL SUPPORT
Events
Food Fair
RegularCAM hosts regular Food Fair events and other community-serving events.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Kerr County Area Christian Assistance Ministry has shared.
Current needs
- Bulk food donations
- Non-perishable food and produce in good condition
- Clean used clothing in good condition for all ages
- Financial contributions
- General support for office operations
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer in the CAM office.
- Serve in the clothes closet.
- Serve in the food pantry.
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What food is available through CAM?
The food pantry may offer frozen meats, breads, pastries, grocery store items, and generally available pet food.
What does the clothing store provide?
The clothing store offers clothing and shoes in various kinds and sizes for adults and children, along with limited bed and bath items.
Can CAM provide transportation assistance?
No. CAM does not provide transportation assistance.
What types of donations can CAM accept?
CAM accepts financial contributions, non-perishable food and produce in good condition, and clean used clothing in good condition for all ages.
Where can volunteers serve?
Volunteers can serve in the office, clothes closet, or food pantry.
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