WELCOME TO PROJECT APPLE TREE!
Project Apple Tree is a ministry of Helping Hands Ministry of Belton devoted to partnering with local families in Belton ISD, Academy ISD and Holland ISD to prepare students for success in school and beyond. Founded by retired educator Jeannette Kelley, Project Apple Tree began with a simple goal: to ensure every child starts school prepared and confident by providing supplies, backpacks, and shoes. For over 20 years, with the support of volunteers, churches, and local partners, the program has served thousands of students.
As our community continues to grow, Helping Hands Ministry remains committed to equipping families with the resources and support their children need to thrive. We’ve expanded to combat weekend food insecurity by partnering with Belton ISD to provide weekend snack packs for students at Southwest Elementary, Hubbard Branch Elementary, Chisholm Trail Elementary, South Belton Middle School, and Belton High School. A weekend snack pack includes a combination of breakfast items, protein items, juice, fruit, and snacks. Weekend snack pack food is provided and packed by Helping Hands Ministry of Belton and distributed by Counselors at the school to students in need.
GEARING UP FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
School supply registration is open April 6 – May 8, 2026, for students registered in Pre-K through 12th grade in Belton ISD, Academy ISD, and Holland ISD only.
Each student will receive a school supply pack based on their grade and school district.
Distribution, dates to be determined:
Belton ISD Pre-K–5th grade: Supplies will be delivered to the students’ school
Belton ISD 6–12th grade, Academy ISD, and Holland ISD: Supplies must be picked up at Helping Hands Ministry
Cost: $5 per child (maximum $20 per family)
Please be sure to enter all information correctly if anything changes before school starts (ex: school for the upcoming year), email info@helpinghandsbelton.org ASAP.
Save the date: Shoe and backpack registration will open June 1- July 17, 2026!