Chat N Chew

SINGLE PARENT?

Our transitional home is currently at capacity, but we review potential residents on a case-by-case basis. To be considered, candidates must:

Have left a domestic violence situation within the last 3 months and be working to rebuild stability
Be currently employed
Have reliable transportation
Commit to engaging in the support and guidance we provide

If you are a single parent who has recently left a domestic violence situation and are working to get back on your feet, you may also qualify for clothing or household items while awaiting eligibility.

All applications are carefully reviewed to ensure each home remains a safe, stable, and supportive environment for every family. Please complete THIS FORM and provide as much detail as possible about your current situation.

FOOD PANTRY

Serving families in need with dignity. Guests shop using a point system.

📍 520 S. Saginaw Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179

(inside Crossroads Church)
🕘 Wednesdays & Saturdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bridges BAGS

Free Weekend Food Support for Elementary-Age Children (K–5th Grade). Registration is required, including proof of enrollment from the child’s school and verification of income eligibility. REGISTER HERE.

Bags are available for pickup Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM during pantry hours. Each bag includes easy-to-fix, kid-friendly meals such as ramen, mac & cheese, ravioli, Spaghettios, and snacks. Unclaimed bags cannot be saved for another day—you forfeit that week’s bag if not picked up.

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WHO

Chat N Chew (CNC) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that walks alongside single parents as they rebuild their lives after domestic violence and hardship. Founded by someone who’s lived it — and supported by others who understand it — we lead with empathy, not judgment. We don’t offer handouts. We offer encouragement and practical support while we connect families to resources. The decision to take the next step is theirs. We stand beside them when they’re ready. For many of us, this isn’t work — it’s personal. We’ve been there...which is why we show up with understanding, not expectation.

MISSION

Chat N Chew exists to empower single parents rebuilding their lives after domestic violence by providing practical support, community connection, and resources that create space for rebuilding and stability.

VISION

Our vision is to create practical, lasting solutions for single parents and their children starting over. By adding more transitional homes, strengthening our food pantry, and building a supportive community that offers financial education and life coaching, we help families move from surviving to thriving. Through connection, guidance, and the right resources, we walk with them toward a future built on dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency — everyone deserves more than just a fresh start — they deserve the chance to thrive.

Thrive

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To rise above survival—embracing hope, rebuilding stability, and stepping confidently into a future filled with purpose. It's not just getting by; it’s about rising above, restoring and finding joy in the journey.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE U.S.

Nearly 1 in 2 women (≈47%) and over 2 in 5 men (≈40%) experience intimate partner violence—physical, sexual, or stalking—at some point in their lives (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Over 16 million people—about 32 individuals each minute—are affected annually by intimate partner violence (canadianwomen.org).
Roughly 24% of women and 13.8% of men have faced severe physical violence by an intimate partner (breakthecycle.org).
Approximately 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV).

2023–2024 Single-Parent Poverty (U.S.)

According to the National Women’s Law Center, the poverty rate for families led by single mothers increased to 29% in 2023, up from 27% in 2022. This rise impacts over 2.7 million families (americanprogress.org).

🌟 Why This Matters

Nearly 3 in 10 single-mother households live in poverty—a significantly higher rate than married-couple families.
The increase is partly due to the expiration of pandemic-era support programs and policy decisions that disproportionately affect low-income families.

While precise figures on single parents in poverty due to domestic violence are difficult to obtain, the high poverty rate among single mothers (around 29% in 2023) coupled with the widespread prevalence of domestic violence (affecting millions annually) strongly indicates a significant overlap. Domestic violence is a key factor that can lead to financial instability and poverty for single parents.

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