Allen, TX

ALLEN MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHING CLOSET

EIN 75-2189496

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Low-income People experiencing homelessness

Mission

The Allen Ministerial Alliance exists to promote spiritual growth, fellowship, social service and prayer among the Christian clergy, laity and churches in Allen and surrounding communities. The AMA Food Pantry provides emergency food and clothing assistance to residents of Allen, Fairview and Lucas, Texas.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About ALLEN MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHING CLOSET

Allen Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry and Clothing Closet (AMA Food Pantry) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) pantry serving the communities of Allen, Fairview and Lucas, TX. The pantry is hosted in the parking lot behind St. Jude Catholic Church and is sponsored and supported by the Allen Ministerial Alliance — a coalition of local Christian churches — while remaining an independent nonprofit.

Founded as an emergency food assistance program in 1985, the pantry operates entirely with volunteers and local donations. AMA runs ongoing programs such as School Kids Emergency Assistance and a Summer Food Program; in 2024 the organization reported serving approximately 6,000 people annually and publishes a CY-2024 report and other community impact summaries on its website.

Notable achievements

Founded in 1985

Established to provide emergency food assistance, the pantry has operated continuously since 1985 and built sustained volunteer and church support across the community.

High annual reach (2024)

Public reporting and outreach materials indicate the pantry served approximately 6,000 people in a recent year (CY-2024), demonstrating significant local impact for a volunteer-run operation.

Child-focused programs

Operates School Kids Emergency Assistance (weekend bags for Title I students) and a Summer Food Program to address child food insecurity during school breaks.

At a glance

Total assets: $135K
Annual revenue: $147K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 75-2189496
Location: Allen, TX
Website: allenfoodpantry.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Sponsored and supported by the Allen Ministerial Alliance and multiple local churches, reflecting broad faith-based community backing.

Hosted at St. Jude Catholic Church (facility use) and partnered with local food partners such as Second Harvest / Food Donation Connection for donated food distribution and pickups.

Included in local resource publications (Allen ISD community resource lists) and highlighted in community notices and volunteer project acknowledgements, indicating active local recognition and referral status.

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