Neighbors Helping Neighbors Build a Stronger Hood County

Rancho Brazos Community Centers exists to nourish families, inspire students, and strengthen households through free programs that serve children and families across Hood County.

Volunteer Now

Help serve meals, support after-school programs and events.

Donate Today

Directly support programs, food access, and life-giving resources

Our Programs

Community programs creating hope, stability, and opportunity.

Support Circle

Join Us in Building a Stronger Community

About Us

A Place Where Hope Grows

Rancho Brazos Community Centers serves children and families in Hood County, Texas by offering support, nourishment, education, and encouragement through free programs that lift families up and strengthen our community from the inside out.

We believe hope is multiplied when we serve together and that when families are supported, entire communities thrive.

Program Highlights

Paula’s Pantry

Every Friday, Paula’s Pantry provides food, dignity, and consistent support to families in need, offering emergency groceries and dependable nourishment for households facing hardship.

The Doug Long Children’s Center

A safe, welcoming space where children and students can grow, learn, and belong. Our after-school programming offers recreational activities, mentorship, and youth development at no cost to families.

Free After-School Programs

Rancho Brazos is proud to be the only free after-school provider in Hood County, serving students K–12 with engaging programs that support academic growth, confidence, and character development.

Family & Community Support

From benevolence and parent support to mental health resources, agricultural education, and community events, we meet families where they are, offering practical help and compassionate care

IMPACT

Serving the Whole Family Not Just the Moment

We exist to:

Everything we do is rooted in dignity, consistency, and relationship because lasting change happens when people feel seen, supported, and valued.

WHO WE SERVE

Real People. Real Needs. Real Hope.

At Rancho Brazos, the faces you see are the families we serve. Parents doing their best, children full of potential, and neighbors walking alongside one another.

Our doors are open to:

GET INVOLVED

Hope Is Multiplied When We Serve Together

There’s a place for everyone at Rancho Brazos whether you give your time, your resources, or your voice.

Volunteer

Help serve meals, support after-school programs, assist with events, or walk alongside families in meaningful ways.

Give

Your generosity directly supports free programs, food access, and life-giving resources for children and families across Hood County.

Rooted in Community. Built on Compassion.

Rancho Brazos Community Centers is a nonprofit, community-based organization committed to strengthening Hood County by caring for families as neighbors not numbers.

We are Rancho Brazos.
Neighbors helping neighbors.