University of St. Thomas
The Montrose-based liberal arts university is hosting a mobile food distribution event Nov. 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. or until food packages run out. The event, run in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, will take place at the university campus at 1100 W. Main St., Houston. During the event, those in need will be able to line up in their cars to pick up packages containing various food items, including turkeys and hens. Learn more here.
City of Houston and Gatsby's Hospitality Group
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is partnering with the local Gatsby's Hospitality Group to distribute 500 turkeys to Houstonians in need starting at 11 a.m. Nov. 21. Participants will be directed through a drive-thru line at Gatsby's Prime Seafood in Montrose at 1212 Waugh Drive, Houston. Turkeys will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis with a one turkey limit per car. Gatsby's owner Luis Rangel said he was inspired to host the event to show his appreciation for the city.
Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce
The chamber is preparing to host its third annual food drive to support LGBTQ-plus seniors in Houston. The food drive will take place Dec. 2 at three locations throughout the day, during which time officials will collect food from donors.
From 8-10 a.m., the drive will be held at The Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston. From noon-2 p.m., it will be held at Buddy's, 2409 Grant St., Houston. From 4-6 p.m., it will be held at Eureka Heights Brewing, 941 W. 18th St., Houston.
All food collected will be donated to partner organization The Montrose Center to support their holiday boxes for seniors. In 2021, the chamber helped provide 15,789 meals. Learn more here.
