Welcome to the

Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance

Community Events Page!

We are delighted to connect the citizens of Whitney and its surrounding areas with enriching opportunities for your life and spiritual journey. As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to unite local churches and organizations in providing essential services such as food aid, school supplies, and various community resources. Join us in fostering a supportive Christian community where we can work together to meet the needs of everyone in our area. Your journey begins here!

Diverse group gathers at a wooden community bulletin board in a sunny, tree-lined park with a church steeple in the back.

Special Events

August 19, 2026

  • Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • Beginning at 9:30 a.m.
  • HILCO Civic & Event Center
  • 1000 S. Files st, Itasca, Texas

Assistance will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while limited funding remains available,

Bring:

  • A driver's license or government-issued photo ID
  • A current HILCO electric bill

Good to Know:

  • No income requirements to apply
  • Previous recipients may apply again
  • Application takes approximately 5—10 minutes
  • Applications reviewed and approved on site
  • Approved assistance pledges posted to accounts immediately
  • Bilingual assistance available


Accounts must have an amount due.

The account does not have to be past due, but assistance cannot be applied to an account with a zero balance or credit balance.

Pastor Bryan from Fort Graham Church is working with us to equip every child with essential school supplies. This initiative complements the LWMA-sponsored campaign, allowing support for two crucial efforts for our children. We are organizing a school supplies drive for 150 kids and will distribute the items at an event on August 1, featuring free food, haircuts, and a water balloon fight.

Summer Programs

Benny The Backpack

Pick Up Dates and Times

Monday, July 27,  l0 am-12 noon

Wednesday, July 29, 4 pm-6 pm

Thursday, July 30, l pm-3 pm


Learn All About Benny the Backpack

Zack The Sac

Pick Up Dates and Times

Wednesdays, 4 pm-6 pm

June 10 & 24

July 8 & 22

Aug 5

Learn All About Zack The Sack

Ongoing Events

  • Veterans Help: Every Monday 9-12 AM

    Every Monday from 9-12 when Benevolence is open.

    At Our Daily Bread 100 Sims Dr.


    Caritas of Waco provides dedicated case management to help local veterans and surviving spouses of veterans secure a stable future. We offer direct rental and utility assistance to help those who served - and their families – overcome financial and housing challenges. Get started today: 


    Contact Veteran Case Manager 

    Tony Long 


    (254) 753-4593 


    Phone: ext. 203  



    Email Tony Long

  • Senior Box Day

    Senior Box Day will take place on July 18th from 10 AM to 12 Noon.

    Questions about Senior Box Day should go to whitneyfoodbank.lwma@gmail.com

  • Whitney Men of Faith: Tuesdays 8 am-9 am

    Every Tuesday 8:00 – 9:00 am


    First Church of the Nazarene

    1103 N. Brazos Street

  • Whitney Area Vacation Bible School Locations

    Follow the links to the Church sites for more information.


    Open Range Cowboy Church 

    June 7-10


    Cedar Creek Baptist Church 

    June 15-18 

    5:30-8:00 pm "Fun in the Son"


    White Bluff Chapel 

    June 22-25 

    9:00-12:00  "Rainforest Falls"


    First Baptist Church 

    Art days June 8-9 and June 29-30

    VBS July 20-23


    Whitney Fellowship 

    July 13-18


    Prairie Valley Baptist Church  (Facebook)

    July 19-23


    King Memorial Methodist Church

    July 20 - 24. 9a -12p "Road Trip"

    502 N Colorado St


    Home Church of Whitney

    July 23 - 25. 9a - 12p "True North"