Learn about donation opportunities in and around the Bay Area. For specific donation requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
M.I. Lewis Social Service Center
The center will host a Thanksgiving Mobile Food Distribution in partnership with the Galveston County Food Bank. They will provide Thanksgiving fixings and other food items during the event.
Current needs: canned corn, green beans, boxes of stuffing, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, gravy packets, boxed mashed potatoes, pie filling
Drop off: 245 FM 518 E., Dickinson
www.milewisctr.org/thanksgiving
Community Pet Pantry
Run by League City’s Animal Care, the pantry offers free pet food and other supplies to community members who need assistance.
Current needs: gallon zip storage bags, adult cat dry food, adult small dog dry food, kitten dry food, canned cat food, Milk-Bone treats, collars, leashes, outdoor dog house, pet trolley set
Drop off: 755 W. Walker St., League City
www.leaguecitytx.gov/4420/Animal-Care-Adoption-Center
League City Police Department’s Blue Santa program
LCPD’s community outreach team is collecting donations for the Blue Santa program and Shop with a Cop/Firefighter event. Children will get to shop alongside an officer or firefighter for toys, clothing and other items they need. The program is run solely on monetary donations. It does not accept toys, clothing or stuffed animals.
Calvary Houston Food Pantry
The food pantry serves the residents of Friendswood and surrounding areas, offering shelf-stable foods, frozen meats, fresh dairy, fruits and vegetables.
Current needs: cereal, breakfast bars, canned vegetables, canned soups, ramen, rice, meal helpers, boxed potatoes, tuna, crackers, cookies, condiments, toilet paper, paper towels, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner
Drop off: 17198 Blackhawk Blvd., Friendswood
https://calvaryh.org/food-pantry
Interfaith Caring Ministries
The food pantry relies heavily on food donations from churches, schools, individuals, community organizations and businesses to keep the pantry adequately stocked.
Current needs: cooking oil, dry pasta, instant mashed potatoes, jelly, laundry detergent, ramen noodles, rice, spaghetti sauce, toothbrushes and toothpaste, dental floss or floss picks, mouthwash and shampoo
Drop off: 151 Park Ave., League City
icmtx.org/foodpantry
Bay Area Turning Point
Donations are accepted by appointments only. Those interested in donating can call 281-338-7600 to make an appointment.
Current needs: air mattress, bath towels, can opener, cooking utensils, dish detergent, disposable goods, kids' socks, kids' undergarments, laundry detergent, paper goods, pots and pans sets, snacks, shower curtains, women's undergarments
Drop off: 1064 Hercules Ave., Houston
www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ways-to-support
Bay Area Service League
The all-volunteer, non-profit organization serves children and families in the Bay Area community. The organization also has a resale shop for fashion, furniture and home goods.
Church of The Bay Food Pantry
The church partners with the Galveston County Food Bank, and offers food assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Mercy Tree
The non-profit charitable organization offers a place for homeless people in the Clear Lake area to be fed. Meals are served at various churches in Clear Lake, including Clear Lake Church of Christ, Southeast Church of Christ, Ecclesia Clear Lake and Gloria Dei Lutheran church.
Current needs: beanie hats, gloves, scarves, hand warmers, lip balm, antiperspirant, bottled water, cleaning wipes, food service gloves, zipper sandwich bags, quart zipper bags, plastic grocery bags, razors, combs, toothbrushes, travel-size toiletries, socks, nail clippers
Drop off: 16516 El Camino Real, Ste. 106, Houston
https://themercytree.org/home.html
