Interfaith of The Woodlands to host Day of Giving event in The Woodlands

Interfaith to host Day of Giving event in The Woodlands

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Published October 2, 2024 at 11:01 a.m. CT

Interfaith to host Day of Giving event in The Woodlands

The Interfaith campaign to provide 50,000 pounds of donated food will launch during the Day of Giving Oct. 15, but those efforts continue through December, officials said. (Courtesy Interfaith of The Woodlands)

Interfaith of The Woodlands, a nonprofit focused on providing resources to underserved individuals in the community, will hold a communitywide day of giving on Oct. 15 to commemorate 50 years in The Woodlands and bring awareness to the needs in the community.

What you need to know

According to a Sept. 17 news release, Interfaith is aiming to collect 50,000 pounds of food donations from Oct. 15 through Dec. 31 to support the needs of the community.

On Oct. 15, residents can donate nonperishable goods at 4242 Interfaith Way, The Woodlands, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Residents will also be able to watch a variety of performances from local groups such as the Interfaith Child Development Center children's choir.

Interfaith is also seeking volunteers to help with the Day of Giving campaign for a number of initiatives including its:

Interfaith Hand Me Up Shop
Daily congregate meals and activities for seniors
Veggie Village Community Garden
Food Pantry

Individuals interested in volunteering can apply online through Interfaith's volunteer portal.

Quote of note

“The spirit of generosity is one of the founding pillars of our great community," said Missy Herndon, president and CEO of Interfaith of The Woodlands. "Building community and service has been at the forefront of the vision of The Woodlands since its inception, and as the hometown nonprofit, we have the great privilege of seeing neighbors helping neighbors every single day."