Because the holiday season can put a strain on struggling families, dozens of organizations across Houston are partnering with local nonprofits and food banks to help provide meals.
“It can be a difficult season for families already struggling to make ends meet, so we invite everyone to join us in spreading hope and generosity, helping ensure every neighbor has food on their table and joy in their hearts this holiday season,” said Kristine Marlow, president and CEO of Montgomery County Food Bank.
For those looking to give, here are 15 local spots to drop off food donations for families in need in the Greater Houston area.
Conroe, Montgomery
Drees Custom Home
The business is participating in Montgomery County Food Bank’s annual Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive.
Through Dec. 31Sample items accepted: cereals, healthy snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruits, grains, canned meat, peanut butter, canned soup, jelly and jam42006 Lajitas Way, Montgomerywww.dreeshomes.com
Little Dreamers Playhouse
The play center is participating in Montgomery County Food Bank’s annual Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive, as the food bank is facing a surge in requests for assistance.
Through Dec. 31Sample items accepted: cereals, healthy snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruits, grains, canned meat, peanut butter, canned soup, jelly and jam15363 Summit Park Drive, Ste. 204, Montgomerywww.littledreamersplayhouse.com
Montgomery County Food Bank
The food bank is partnering with local businesses across the county throughout November and December to collect food donations for the holidays.
Through Dec. 31Sample items accepted: cereals, healthy snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruits, grains, canned meat, peanut butter, canned soup, jelly and jam1 Food For Life Way, Conroewww.mcfoodbank.org
The Mobile Markets are drive-thru distributions set up in areas of high need. (Courtesy Montgomery Food Bank)
Urban Grinds Coffee Company
The coffee shop is participating in Montgomery County Food Bank’s annual Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive.
Through Dec. 31Sample items accepted: cereals, healthy snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruits, grains, canned meat, peanut butter, canned soup, jelly and jam336 N. Main St., Ste. 103, Conroehttps://urbangrindscoffeeco.square.site
Kingwood, New Caney, Porter
Drees Custom Homes
The business is participating in Montgomery County Food Bank’s annual Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive.
Through Dec. 31Sample items accepted: cereals, healthy snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruits, grains, canned meat, peanut butter, canned soup, jelly and jam21834 Jedediah Road, Porterwww.dreeshomes.com
EMC Senior Center
The center is asking for donations to provide meals for seniors on Thanksgiving Day and collecting donations to create meal bags for seniors in need.
Nov. 12-14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.Sample items accepted: Hormel Compleats turkey or chicken, canned ham, canned gravy, box stuffing, canned cranberry sauce21679 McCleskey Road, New Caneywww.mctxpct4.org/emc-senior-center
Sullivan’s Truck, Auto & Collision Repair
The auto repair shop is participating in Montgomery County Food Bank’s annual Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive.
Through Dec. 31Sample items accepted: cereals, healthy snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruits, grains, canned meat, peanut butter, canned soup, jelly and jam22500 Loop 494, Kingwoodwww.sullivanstruckandautorepair.com
Friendswood, Manvel, Pearland
Battle of the Buildings Food Drive
The city of Manvel is hosting a friendly competition between the Manvel Police Department, Public Works Department, Fire Marshal’s Office and City Hall staff to see who can collect the most food donations.
Through Dec. 22Sample items accepted: canned vegetables, canned fruit, coffee, tea, beans, soups, pastas, boxed meals, baby food and formula20031 Morris Ave., Manvelwww.cityofmanvel.com
Food Drive benefitting Hope Village
The Rotary Club of Friendswood and the Friendswood High School Interact Club are gathering food donations for Hope Village.
Through Nov. 20Sample items accepted: nonperishable food itemsMinuteman Press, 209 E. Edgewood Drive, FriendswoodHopping Eye Associates, 421 E. Parkwood Drive, FriendswoodFriendwood Chamber of Commerce, 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, FriendswoodHomeTown Bank of Friendswood, 601 S. Friendswood Drive, Ste.103, Friendswoodwww.friendswoodrotary.org
Pearland Neighborhood Center
The center is partnering with the Houston Food Bank to collect food donations and distribute them throughout food pantries in Pearland.
Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Sample items accepted: unexpired food items2335 N. Texas Ave., Pearlandwww.pnctexas.com
Tomball, Magnolia
Dentists of Magnolia
The dentistry is participating in Montgomery County Food Bank’s annual Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive.
Through Dec. 31Sample items accepted: cereals, healthy snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruits, grains, canned meat, peanut butter, canned soup, jelly and jam13381 FM 1488, Ste. 106, Magnoliawww.dentistsofmagnolia.com
Tomball Holiday Food Donation Drive
The city of Tomball is collecting nonperishable, shelf-stable food items throughout November to distribute to families in need.
Through Dec. 1Sample items accepted: canned vegetables, proteins, pasta, rice, boxed meals, peanut butter, soupsTomball Community Center, 221 Market St., TomballTomball Police Department, 400 Fannin St., TomballTomball Municipal Building, 401 Market St., Tomballwww.tomballtx.gov
The Woodlands
Better Bookkeepers
The business is participating in collecting items for Montgomery County Food Bank’s annual Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive.
Through Dec. 31Sample items accepted: cereals, healthy snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruits, grains, canned meat, peanut butter, canned soup, jelly and jam19221 I-45, Ste. 250, Shenandoahwww.betterbookkeeperstx.com
Pond & Company
The engineering firm is participating in collecting items for Montgomery County Food Bank’s annual Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive.
Through Dec. 31Sample items accepted: cereals, healthy snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruits, grains, canned meat, peanut butter, canned soup, jelly and jam2204 Timberloch Place, Ste. 230, The Woodlandswww.pondco.com
Woodforest National Bank
The bank is participating in Montgomery County Food Bank’s annual Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive.
Through Dec. 31Sample items accepted: cereals, healthy snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruits, grains, canned meat, peanut butter, canned soup, jelly and jam1330 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlandswww.woodforest.com