A partnership between TJC and PATH, the PATHway to Comfort provides food security and addresses the essential needs of our students.

Food Pantry and Essential Services

Location: 1121 S Baxter Ave. – (on the end of Claridge Hall, at the corner of Lake and Baxter)
Hours of Operation: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Phone: 903-510-2526

We have reserved parking in front of the pantry (yellow striped area).

This Service is available to all students, for free, on an as-needed basis. No appointment or pre-order is necessary.

Right Guard deodorant in a box displayed on a shelf, showcasing its packaging and branding.
A box of ramen noodles displayed on a shelf, showcasing its colorful packaging and branding.
Bumble bee snack boxes arranged on display shelves in a store, showcasing various flavors and packaging designs.
A stack of Colgate toothpaste on a shelf
Colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables neatly arranged on shelves in a grocery store.
A table filled with various snacks and colorful candies arranged attractively for a gathering or celebration.

About PATH

Path logo featuring a green circle with a white path design in the center, symbolizing guidance and direction.

PATH continues to bridge the gap in our community between kind and generous people with abundant resources and our neighbors who are in need. PATH volunteers and staff live out their faith daily by serving over 20,000 people each year from Smith and surrounding counties with immediate and longer-term programs and services with a very personalized approach. Ask a PATHway to comfort volunteer for more information about PATH, or visit their website at https://www.pathhelps.org/.