OUTREACH
MINISTRIES
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'”
— Matthew 25:40
Snack Pak for Kids San Antonio
Snack Pak 4 Kids® San Antonio exists to fight weekend hunger by providing at-risk children with discreetly packed food bags every Friday during the school year. What began in 2012 at Lamar Elementary has grown into a ministry serving more than 4,000 children across over 60 public schools in Bexar County. Inspired by the original Snack Pak 4 Kids® in the Texas Panhandle, members of Grace Northridge Church partnered to launch Snack Pak 4 Kids® San Antonio, which became an independent nonprofit in 2021. Through partnerships with local churches, businesses, schools, and more than 2,000 volunteers, this community-wide effort continues to bring hope, nourishment, and care to children throughout San Antonio.
South Texas Alliance for Orphans + Alliance Prevention Network
What began as a vision in one church over 15 years ago has grown into the South Texas Alliance for Orphans, a movement equipping churches to care for children and families impacted by foster care. Founded in 2012, the Alliance has helped more than 115 churches and 4,800 individuals build intentional foster care ministries across South Texas. Through the Alliance Prevention Network, the organization also connects churches and businesses with families at risk of entering the foster care system, offering practical support that helps strengthen families before crisis occurs.
Throughout Scripture, God calls His people to care for those in need. Our team helps coordinate practical support for families through resources, deliveries, and relationship-building, and we’d love to welcome more people into this work.
El Templo Cristiano
Inspired by Jesus’ call in Luke 10 to love our neighbors across every barrier, our partnership with El Templo Cristiano has grown out of friendship, shared ministry, and a desire to serve the San Antonio community together. Through the Narrative Change Cohort with the H.E. Butt Foundation, Pastor Brit and Pastora Norma developed a meaningful connection that led to ongoing collaboration with El Templo Cristiano, the first Spanish-speaking Assemblies of God church in the United States. Led by Pastora Norma, the church continues to be a beacon of hope in an under-resourced and often overlooked neighborhood. Over the past year, we’ve had the privilege of supporting their ministry through monthly food pantry distributions, helping with children’s worship services, leading a monthly men’s Bible study, and exploring opportunities to partner together in meeting needs through the Alliance Prevention Network.Noonday Farms
Noonday Farms is a growing network of neighborhood gardens rooted in the shared vision of cultivating fresh, nutritious food for homebound and food-insecure neighbors. Beginning with a pilot garden at Farmer Amy’s and recently expanding to Grace Northridge Anglican Church, the movement equips “Noonday Farmers”—families, community groups, and congregations—with the tools and support needed to grow and share produce. Through weekly and bi-weekly deliveries, volunteers provide not only fresh food but also personal connection, care, and check-ins for additional needs. Rooted in the biblical practice of gleaning—gathering surplus crops for those in need—Noonday Farms continues this tradition today by partnering with local gardens, farms, and organizations, turning every harvest into an act of compassion and tangible care for the community.
Old School Makerspace
The Old School Makerspace (OSM) is a ministry of Grace that helps shape its vision to be a community of faith on mission, rooted in Scripture, Spirit, and sacrament. At its core, OSM believes all people are made in God’s image and reflect His beauty through creative expression, seeking to help people (re)discover the Maker while engaging in making as a way to build community, serve others, and grow in relationship with God. Since 2021, OSM has hosted over 1,000 people—most of whom are not part of the Grace family—creating meaningful space for relationship, hospitality, and Gospel witness. Centered around hands-on creative practices like woodworking, painting, drawing, and ceramics, OSM functions as a shared creative workspace where people learn, build, and grow together. More than a physical space, it is a community of makers committed to discovering creative potential and using their gifts to serve San Antonio and beyond.
Want to Get More Involved?
Pastor Robert Balfour oversees our outreach ministries at Grace Northridge. If you have any questions, or would like to get more involved, please submit a contact form below.