HCFS provides emergency food, clothing and financial assistance with extreme dignity for each client. Each client is required to complete an application to request crisis care services. HCFS Case Managers use standardized measurement and assessment tools to access each individual situation. We access each client for their physical, mental and financial needs as well as work with each client in individual goal setting. We believe that in a crisis, providing these services by a single provider leads to the greatest probability of success. Hill Country Family Services Corner Cupboard empowers and dignifies individuals and families by providing choices for healthy food. Most people don't want handouts. They want dignity and respect. The Corner Cupboard is its own unique spin on a free grocery store that offers a healthy food shopping experience. The Corner Cupboard operates as a year-round free food pantry grocery store allowing people to shop for their basic needs. A philosophy of community empowerment means we aim to solve hunger issues in our community by developing programs to meet the needs of the community, including partnering with other organizations on issues of food security. We believe in cooperation and collaboration between organizations to better serve the population.