Food Pantry
Rush Creek Church has operated this ministry to provide food relief for those in emergency need since December 2009. Our focus is to provide temporary help to families who may find themselves overwhelmed or under-resourced. We strive to help these families improve upon their current situation by providing “daily bread” so that they might focus their limited income on things other than meals. Families in need of relief may receive assistance by having the head of household complete a simple application. Upon each visit, photo identification and proof of address must be presented.
Food and monetary donations are much appreciated and may be tax deductible.
Food Pantry Items Needed
Mac & Cheese
Canned Corn
Canned Green beans
Canned Soup
Canned Fruit
Canned Veggies
Jelly (Squeezable bottles if possible)
Peanut butter
Toiletry Items Needed
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Deodorant
Bar Soap
Diapers
Baby Wipes
For more information, email rcfoodpantry@rushcreek.org, or call 817-466-1720.
Food Pantry Hours (Green Oaks Compassion Center)
Tuesday & Thursday | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Food Pantry Hours (Handley Hope Center)
Monday | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday | 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Handley Hope Center
The Handley Hope Center resides in the heart of the Handley community and provides resources, services and wellness in order to transform our neighborhood.
More info here.
English Classes
Classes are offered for all levels of experience. Each class will emphasize conversation, reading, and writing. Classes for the 2021 Fall semester start on September 8th and continue through early December.
Handley Hope Center | Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm
To register, click here.
GED Tutoring
We currently offer GED tutoring/preparation classes at our Handley Hope Center campus. Classes are held each Fall and Spring semester with the Fall session running from early September to early December and the Spring session running from mid-January to May.
Handley Hope Center | Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm
The current Fall session begins on September 8, 2021.
To register, click here.
For more information, contact HandleyHopeCenter@rushcreek.org.
Citizenship Classes
Do you or someone you know want to become a United States citizen? We offer a class during the Fall & Spring Sessions that helps prepare you to take the American Citizenship exam. The class covers:
- US History
- US Civics & Government
- How to answer questions verbally
- How to take the exam successfully
Intermediate English reading and writing skills are required before attending this class because they are required for the exam. This class does not teach English.
Handley Hope Center | Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm.
The current Fall Semester begins September 8, 2021.
To register, click here.
For more information, contact HandleyHopeCenter@rushcreek.org.
ReDesign
We all face a variety of stressors in our lives. We typically approach dealing with these stressors by focusing on the problem. ReDesign is an alternative approach that focuses on solutions.
Through ReDesign you will:
- Learn to analyze your life
- Formulate goals
- Develop realistic strategies to reach those goals
- Identify and build off your strengths and assets
- Reduce and/or eliminate the stressors that are holding you back
ReDesign is a holistic approach to life transformation that can lead you to an overall improvement in your quality of life.
Contact timl@rushcreek.org for more information.
Great Turkey Take Away
***Great Turkey Takeaway (GTTA) sign-ups are now closed for 2021.***
Each year we deliver Thanksgiving Meals to families in Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Kennedale and Midlothian. To register to receive a meal, you must sign up in-person at either the Green Oaks Compassion Center or the Handley Hope Center during the following hours:
Green Oaks Compassion Center | Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm
Handley Hope Center | Monday 3:00-5:00pm and Wednesday 3:00-5:30pm
Registration for 2021 begins on September 7th. Contact gtta@rushcreek.org or call 817.726.0218 with any questions.
Operation Joy
***Applications for Operation Joy 2021 are closed. Please check back on this page beginning in September 2022 for information on Operation Joy 2022.***
Operation Joy is a ministry that provides Christmas Assistance for families in our community. The program is available for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. All recipients must fill out an application to be considered for the program. All applications must be submitted IN-PERSON and are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Application appointments take place during the normal operating hours of the Green Oaks Compassion Center in Arlington and the Handley Hope Center in Ft. Worth. Dates and times for the appointments are as follows:
Green Oaks Compassion Center
Monday, October 11, 2021 |10:00am – Noon
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 10:00am – Noon
Thursday, October 14, 2021 |10:00am-3:00pm
Saturday, October 16, 2021 | 9:00am – 1:00pm
Handley Hope Center
Monday, October 4, 2021 | 3:00 – 5:00pm
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | 3:00 – 5:30pm
Monday, October 11, 2021 | 3:00-5:00pm
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 3:00-5:30pm
You can schedule your appointment beginning September 7, 202, either in-person at the Green Oaks Compassion Center or the Handley Hope Center or by calling 817.468.7729 ext 326.
Applicants need to provide the following documents at the time of their application appointment:
Photo ID
Proof of Income
Utility bill less than 60 days old
For each child either a birth certificate, Medicaid card or school record
For more information about the Operation Joy program, contact RCoperationjoy@rushcreek.org.
Applicants need to provide the following documents at the time of their application appointment:
“…whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40