Houston, TX

WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC

EIN 76-0001309

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

Mission

To empower and transform neighbors' lives from crisis to self-sufficiency by providing healthy food, financial support, housing, medical resources, education, and job readiness.

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

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About WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC

West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) is a faith-rooted, donor-facing 501(c)(3) social service organization founded in 1982 and based in west Houston. WHAM operates a large client-choice food pantry, financial assistance programs, employment and education services, and a resale store that supports program funding.

WHAM focuses on short-term crisis intervention (food, rent/utility support, clothing) paired with longer-term supports (job readiness, ESL, financial literacy) to help families and individuals move from crisis toward stability. The organization partners with the Houston Food Bank, local churches, businesses and volunteers to deliver services across multiple west Houston ZIP codes.

Notable achievements

Founded 1982

Established by a coalition of local churches in 1982, WHAM has provided continuous community assistance in west Houston for four decades.

Large-scale food distribution (FY2022)

In fiscal year 2022 WHAM reported serving over 125,000 people through its food programs and distributing multiple millions of pounds of food via a client-choice pantry model.

Houston Food Bank hub designation

WHAM's pantry has been designated by the Houston Food Bank as a trusted hub agency that distributes food to smaller partner agencies in the region.

At a glance

Total assets: $3.0M
Annual revenue: $6.9M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Church
EIN: 76-0001309
Location: Houston, TX
Website: whamministries.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Charity Navigator profile reporting strong accountability and financial transparency; recognized on the platform for comprehensive public reporting.

Partner and distribution hub for the Houston Food Bank, reflecting an established operational partnership in the regional food-security network.

Longstanding community reputation with recurring local corporate and volunteer support that sustains food, thrift and client services.

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