For every dollar donated, approximately three meals are generated by the Houston Food Bank. In 2025, the event raised over $1.6 million, as previously reported.
Staying local
Participating restaurants in northeast Houston include two Saltgrass Steak House locations—one in Humble and one in New Caney—and Zammitti's Italian Ristorante, which is located in Kingwood.
Both Saltgrass Steak House locations will offer $39 prix fixe dinner menus. Patrons can choose one option for each of the following four courses:
- Appetizer: Queso Fresco, fried mushrooms, Range Rattlers or bourbon glazed bacon
- Soup/salad: dinner salad, Caesar salad, soup of the day or wedge salad
- Entree: Signature Steak & Shrimp, Urban Cowboy Medallions, Salmon Bianca or Mixed Grill
- Dessert: carrot cake, chocolate cake or cheesecake
Zimmiti's Italian Ristorante will offer a $39 prix fixe dinner
menu for dine-in or to-go. Patrons can choose one option for each of the following three courses:
- Appetizer: Caprese salad, crab cake, grilled Italian sausage or minestrone bowl
- Entree: Parmesan crusted flounder, 8-ounce grilled salmon, Mediterranean Affair or veal Parmesan
- Dessert: cannoli, tiramisu or sorbet
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