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LEARN ABOUT US
Good Neighbor Settlement House is a nonprofit, multi-service agency dedicated to assisting the needy men, women, and children of Brownsville, TX through programs that provide nutritious meals, clothing, showers, and support services. At GNSH, we serve our community through a variety of ways:
SOUP KITCHEN
We provide 3 nutritious meals per day Monday through Friday to anyone in the Brownsville community at no cost, as well as snack bags and warm meals for Street Outreach.
HYGIENE PROGRAM
We provide hygiene kits and access to showers and laundry services because we believe that no one should be denied access to proper hygiene because of their housing situation.
CLIENT SERVICES
We aim to improve the individual’s
housing, health status, and social support network. We assist in areas such as: housing, case management, mental health, medical, referrals, supportive services like resume building, benefits applications, job search, and education.
MESA LLENA FOOD PANTRY
Mesa Llena is a Community Food Project of Good Neighbor Settlement House. It is a food pantry providing a variety of food options with access to fresh produce and healthy food choices for the low-income families in Downtown Brownsville and Buena Vida neighborhood.
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COMMUNITY GARDEN
Our Community Garden provides a shared space where neighbors grow fresh produce, learn basic gardening skills, and build community. Harvested produce is used directly in our soup kitchen, supporting healthy meals and food access
OFFICE RESOURCES
120 clients claim the GNSH as their mailing address. Unhoused clients have a place to receive their mail, use the phone, copy and fax machine, as well as notarized documents.
A SNAPSHOT OF 2025
84,834
MEALS WERE PROVIDED
7,859
​SHOWERS WERE TAKEN
14,835
CHANGES OF CLOTHES PROVIDED
2,823
LOADS OF LAUNDRY WASHED
8,496
PANTRY BAGS DISTRIBUTED
23,569
PEOPLE IMPACTED BY MESA LLENA FOOD PANTRY
3,087
MAIL ITEMS PICKED UP
3,033
GOODIE BAGS DISTRIBUTED TO UNSHELTERED
5,551
STREET OUTREACH BAGS DISTRIBUTED
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