In 2017, 4Saints & Friends Episcopal Food Pantry launched as a mission of four Episcopal churches to serve in an impoverished area of Fort Worth. These Episcopal congregations, joined by a fifth parish in 2021, never imagined how this mission would empower them. They realize they are “the church” as they move beyond the walls of their parishes to serve others.

In July 2022, the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church approved the reunification of the Episcopal Church in North Texas with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. With funding support from Strategic Mission Grants, the pantry's five supporting parishes have embraced this opportunity to pursue a vision to create a center of help and hope.

Despite two relocations, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other challenges, 4Saints & Friends has continued growing to meet the need. Our congregations exemplify what can happen through discipleship. We are the largest pantry in our diverse, historic, and high-poverty zip code.

Passionate hearts, innovation, and an agile budget drive us. As a Premier Pantry Partner of Tarrant Area Food Bank, we distribute food each Friday, totaling 26,000 pounds monthly. In the first six months of 2023, we increased our distribution by 88% to more than 1,842 families with approximately 30 volunteers weekly.

4Saints & Friends is more than a food pantry. We provide a place where our entire community can lean into prayer, extend grace, and grow into a deeper relationship with Christ. As we establish trust with our clients, we offer real-time evidence of what it means to love God and one another. We call each other by name, listen to stories, and receive prayer requests. Leadership from each of the five congregations share stories of how this single ministry has impacted their life as a church family.

As our ministry grows, we discover we have become a home for all people regardless of faith. We are a space where volunteers and clients welcome one another with open arms and smiles.