Operation Liberty Hill is answering the Lord's call to love and serve one another by feeding the hungry via our Food Pantry, giving clothing & shoes via our Thrift Store, providing wrap-around services via Rise Up program, financial education and assistance. Disaster Relief - Get Assistance We are here to help everyone who needs it! Please call 512-778-4176 or just come by Operation Liberty Hill: Monday and Friday 8:30-2:30 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 10:00-2:00 1401 N. Hwy. 183, Leander, TX 78641 The City of Liberty Hill has a webpage where you can register to request assistance, offer assistance and/or volunteer. Please go to https://experiencelhtx.com/flood-disaster-relief/ Disaster Relief - To Donate Operation Liberty Hill is set up to receive donations for the disaster relief victims. We grateful for your generosity, care and support of our community! Below are the things we need most as well as donation hours. If we need to extend these hours, we will. bug spray sunscreen fire ant killer flashlights/lanterns AA and AAA batteries flat blade shovels Bins with lids Donations Hours: Mondays & Fridays - 8:30-2:30 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays - 8:00-6:00 Saturdays - 9:30-3:00 1401 N. Hwy. 183, Leander, TX 78641 The City of Liberty Hill has a webpage where you can register to request assistance, offer assistance and/or volunteer. Please go to https://experiencelhtx.com/flood-disaster-relief/ Operation Back to School 🎒 OPERATION BACK TO SCHOOL is back! Help Operation Liberty Hill prepare low-income students in Liberty Hill ISD, Bertram, and Briggs for a successful school year! 💪📚 We’re collecting: 👟 NEW athletic shoes (child/youth/adult sizes) ✏️ NEW school supplies 📅 Donation Dates: June 20 – July 21 📍 You can host a donation barrel or collection box at your church, business, or office. And please see the list below for current locations! 💵 Prefer to give financially? You can sponsor a student for: $50 | $150 | $300 or any amount of your choice by c licking the DONATE button above. 🧡 Last year, YOU helped us serve 438 students—and gave them the dignity and confidence to start school strong. Let’s do it again, together! 📦 To host a collection site, please contact us at: info@operationlh.org Complete List Click the button for the LHISD schools' list of school supplies! Barrel and Box Donation Locations (stay tuned for additional locations) THANK YOU for your support!!! Operation Liberty Hill Forrest Coffee House McCoy's Building Supply Liberty Hill Pharmacy Texas Physical Therapy Associates Perky Beans Cafe Worc Fitness Studio Liberty Hill Library Prosperity Bank Capital Title Liberty Hill Dental Independence Title JOIN US WANT TO HELP? - Volunteer as a family or group and pack bags - Make a monetary donation designated for KSSB - Hold a food drive to help fill the bags: Fruit Pouches 100% Fruit or 100% Fruit & Veggie Juice Boxes or Juice Bags Raisins Jello Cups Dried Fruit Pouches Pudding Cups Pretzels Goldfish Crackers w/ Peanut Butter or Cheese Beef or Turkey Jerky Slim Jims Vienna Sausages Macaroni Cups Nuts or Trail Mix Fruit Strips or Roll Ups Fruit Snacks (made w/ real fruit) Noodle Cups (e.g., Ramen) Kid-Friendly Cans of Soup (e.g., chicken noodle) Microwaveable Meal Bowls (e.g., Chef Boyardee) Individual Peanut Butters Granola Bars Individual Cereal Boxes Pop Tarts Protein Bars Microwaveable Popcorn (or bags of already popped corn) Tuna or Chicken Packs/Envelopes LEARN MORE Be a Part of Helping Your Community! If you have a servant's heart, if you love our community and want to make a real difference in it, volunteer with Operation Liberty Hill! We have several different areas in which you can serve - Donations/Sort, Food Pantry and Thrift Store - as well as different ways in each area. Come join our team today! Apply Expanded Hours for Donations Donations are usually accepted: Mondays and Fridays from 8:00-3:00 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-6:00 Saturdays from 9:30-3:00 The Donations area is behind the Thrift Store (through the gate left of the store). We cannot accept: Dirty, torn or stained clothing and/or shoes Firearms Broken anything Old electronics, like cathode ray TVs or monitors, flip phones Biggest Needs of our Food Pantry are Items for Our Hygiene Closet: Shampoo Conditioner Shampoo & Conditioner 2-in-1 Toothpaste Toothbrushes Deodorant for both men and women Bars of soap 10-12 oz. size of dish soap All feminine hygiene products, e.g., tampons, pads, panty liners, etc. A California native, Maureen moved here 8 years ago. She's married and is a doting, involved champion of her 4 children and 8 grandchildren. Maureen began volunteering at OLH when we moved to our current location almost 7 years ago. She works tirelessly, leading the fun-loving crew in our Donations & Sort area. Maureen is always willing to lend a hand and is easily bribed with Rocky Road candy bars and chocolate. We are so grateful for Maureen's heart, her love of Jesus, dedication and sense of humor. 2023 Best Volunteer of Liberty Hill Maureen Ivins 2022 Best Volunteer of Liberty Hill Karen Crockett Karen, as one of the founding members of Operation Liberty Hill, has given of her time for the last 12 years! Born and raised in Arkansas, Karen's been married 43 years, has 2 wonderful children and a yellow lab named Darcy. While she's been in Liberty Hill for the last 17 years, Karen's also lived in Dallas, TX and Berlin, Germany. She loves volunteering, reading, puzzles & swimming. We are so grateful for Karen's amazing heart, love of Jesus, dedication and sense of humor. Best Thrift Store of Liberty Hill Our Services Food Pantry Clients can come once a week for food distribution. We also have Food Share Fridays, which are open to the public. Learn More Financial Assistance Clients make an appointment with the office to request help with a variety of needs. Learn More Spiritual Care By appointment or drop in for prayer & encouragement at the Pantry or Thrift Store. Learn More In Partnership Working together to provide food for our neighbors in need. 2024 Meals Distributed (556,728 pounds of food) 506,116 Number of People Helped 55,234 65,126 Articles of Clothing and Shoes Given to Pantry Clients Total Volunteer Hours 15,972 Financial Assistance Given $72,488 3,173 Children Assisted in Various Programs

Our Thrift Store is a great place to find bargains on clothing, shoes, accessories, kitchenware, baby items, home decor, office/computer, and much more! We always have appropriate, fun seasonal merchandise and decor, such as Valentines, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and, of course, Christmas! Acerca de Thrift Store Volunteers and donations fuel our Thrift Store. Proceeds from the Thrift Store buys food for the Pantry, helps to cover financial assistance given, and funds some of the Center's operational expenses. Additionally, our Thrift Store assists Food Pantry clients with free basic clothing and shoe needs. In fact, our clients choose more than 65,000 articles of clothing and pairs of shoes in 2024! Store Hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10:00 - 6:00 Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 - 3:00 Donation Hours Mondays and Fridays 8:00-3:00 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 8:00-6:00 Saturdays 9:00-3:00 Thrift Store Phone Number (512) 778-4175 Barb Hammett and Deanna Hynum, Managers Guidelines for Donating to Our Thrift Store Donations are usually accepted when the Thrift Store is open. However, if you have large items or a large quantity of items, it's best to call ahead and speak with the Thrift Store Manager at 512-778-4175. Some things we DO NOT accept: Old electronics Large quantities of books Anything broken or in disrepair Firearms of any sort Kitchenware with food or drink on or in it A Few Donation Reminders We kindly ask that you: Only donate during open hours - no overnight or after-hours drop-offs, please. Use our main donation area behind the Thrift Store. Donate thoughtfully: Ask yourself, "Would I buy this item for myself or a loved one in its current condition?" Items that are broken, stained, torn, or overly worn often cannot be resold. Your thoughtful donations help us serve our neighbors with dignity and care. Thank you for making every item count! To ensure the safety of our volunteers, when donating bagged items, please use kitchen-size (13 gal.) bags or smaller. Thank you!

Operation Back to School is an OLH program for Liberty Hill ISD children that provides a pair of athletic shoes, backpack and school supplies at no cost for children eligible for the free and reduced lunch program. Operation Back to School OBS supports the school children of Liberty Hill ISD, Bertram and Briggs who participate in at least one of the following: Free/Reduced Lunch SNAP Parent/Guardian is active duty military or veteran Medicaid/CHIP Parent/Guardian is on disability Each student receives a pair of new athletic shoes, a pair of socks, and a backpack with school supplies, Please register below for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration: Begins May 26, 2025 and ends July 28, 2025 Distribution for Operation Back to School: Saturday, August 2nd, from 9:00-12:00 at Cross Tracks Church, 101 Church St., Liberty Hill Would you like to volunteer for this event? Click here to volunteer! Operation Back to School Registration Parent/Guardian Last name* Parent/Guardian First name* Email* Phone* Address* PLEASE CHECK ALL OF THE PROGRAMS YOU PARTICIPATE IN: Multi choice* SNAP Free or Reduced Lunch Parent is Active Duty Military Medicaid/CHIP Parent is on Disability Child/Children's Information Child #1 Last Name* Child #1 First Name* Child #1 Shoe Size and Type* Boy or Girl* Boy Girl Child #2 Last Name Child #2 First Name Child #2 Shoe Size and Type Boy or Girl Boy Girl Child #3 Last Name Child #3 First Name Child #3 Shoe Size and Type Boy or Girl Boy Girl Child #4 Last Name Child #4 First Name Child #4 Shoe Size and Type Boy or Girl Boy Girl Memo Submit

Meet your community service hours requirement by volunteering in our Food Pantry, Thrift Store and/or Donations & Sort areas! Required Community Service Application Do you need court mandated or school-related community service hours? Do you live in Liberty Hill, Leander, Georgetown, Bertram or Briggs? If so, OLH might be a good fit. Please complete the application below and you will be contacted shortly. Required Community Service Application First and Last Name Street Address and City Phone Select the day desired: * Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Select the shift desired: * Mon. 10:00-1:00 Tues/Wed/Thur 10:00-2:00 Tues/Wed/Thurs 2:00-6:00 Fri. & Sat. 10:00-3:00 Email What is your contact preference? * Required Text Only Email Only Text & Email Date of Birth What organization/club/group/program is requiring your community service? If court mandated community service, please describe your offense. If not, please put N/A. How many hours are required? By what date must the hours be completed Emergency Contact Information Submit Application Thanks for applying to volunteer with us! We'll get back to you soon.

Liberty Hill ISD does has not have a summer feeding program. As such, since 2012 we have the Summer Snack Bag Program. LHISD households that qualify for the federal free/reduced lunch program are eligible. Once a week, every child in the household can receive a bag with 2 meals and 8-10 snacks, to include fresh produce, through our Food Pantry. Kids Summer Snack Bags Program The OLH Kids Summer Snack Bags Program kicks off once again on May 27, 2025 and conclude on August 7, 2025. This is our 12th summer supporting children in Liberty Hill ISD, Bertram and Briggs who qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch program (not necessarily enrolled, just qualify). As there is no summer feeding program for children in these areas, on a weekly basis we distribute snack bags containing 2-3 meals and 8-10 snacks. No registration needed. Let's make hunger take a summer break! Children/Students who: attend school in Liberty Hill ISD, Bertram & Briggs Are 3-18 years old Are eligible to participate in the free or reduced lunch program OR are a current client of our food pantry can receive a bag with 2-3 meals and 8-10 healthy snacks each week throughout the summer , during the regular Food Pantry distribution hours of Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-4:00. PROGRAMA DE BOLSAS DE MERIENDA DE VERANO Como no existe un programa de alimentación de verano para niños en nuestra area, OLH esta distribuyendo bolsas de refrigerios que contienen 2-3 comidas y de 8 a 10 refrigerios, cada semana a través de nuestra despensa de alimentos. No es necesario registrarse. Elegibilidad: Estudiantes de 3 a 18 años en LHISD, Bertram y Briggs que califican para programas de almuerzo gratis or reducido. Fechas: 27 de mayo - 7 de agosto. Cuándo: Todos los martes y jueves, di 9:00 a 4:00. Dónde: Despensa de alimentos OLH, 1401 N. Hwy. 183, Leander, TX 78641 Preguntas: Habla con Carla o Carolina a (512) 778-5077 o envíele un correo electrónico a carla@operationlh.org o carolina@operationlh.org How to Support This Program: Volunteer: Volunteers are needed throughout the summer to pack snack bags, and this is an excellent opportunity for families looking for ways to serve together. Donate: Make a monetary donation designated for this program. Make a food donation - please see list below for needs. If you have any questions or would like to get on the bag packing schedule, please contact Amy Masters, our program coordinator, at austinam36@gmail.com or 512-705-6418. Thank you for your support! Donations Needed for Summer Snack Bags Fruit Pouches 100% Fruit or 100% Fruit & Veggie Juice Boxes or Juice Bags Raisins Jello Cups Dried Fruit Pouches Pudding Cups Pretzels Goldfish Crackers w/ Peanut Butter or Cheese Beef or Turkey Jerky Slim Jims Vienna Sausages Macaroni Cups Nuts or Trail Mix Fruit Strips or Roll Ups Fruit Snacks (made w/ real fruit) Noodle Cups (e.g., Ramen) Kid-Friendly Cans of Soup (e.g., chicken noodle) Microwaveable Meal Bowls (e.g., Chef Boyardee) Individual Peanut Butters Granola Bars Individual Cereal Boxes Pop Tarts Protein Bars Microwaveable Popcorn (or bags of already popped corn) Tuna or Chicken Packs/Envelopes

As a volunteer powered organization, we are always looking for more people to come alongside and join us in serving our community well. Give of Your Time We are a volunteer-powered organization! There are a variety of opportunities in which one may volunteer, to include the Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Donations, Garden, Driver, and more. Your must be 16 or older to volunteer independently. If you are under 16 and would like to volunteer, a parent/guardian must volunteer with you as specified by the area manager. Please fill out the application below, and a manager will be in touch shortly. Barb Hammett and Deanna H ynum , Thrift Store Managers: 512-778-4175, ext. 1 Carla Candau, Food Pantry Manager: 512-778-4175, ext. 2 Criminal background checks are conducted on all applicants to protect the organization, volunteers, customers, clients, and donors. Come Volunteer with Us! Apply Here

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Operation Liberty Hill, in compliance with USDA rules and regulations, abides by their Nondescrimination Statement. - USDA Nondiscrimination Statement Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incidents. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3) Email: FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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