From local churches to statewide traditions, see nine organizations that are collecting donations to feed Houstonians this holiday season. This list is subject to change and not comprehensive.
Cy-Fair Helping Hands
Cy-Fair Helping Hands fills Thanksgiving Blessing Boxes to feed families in need. Deliver from Monday through Thursday or on the first and third Saturdays.
Drop off through Nov. 12
Sample items: grocery store gift cards, stuffing mix, canned mushroom soup, canned cranberry sauce, canned pie fillings, boxed mashed potatoes, pie crust and corn bread mix
9204 Emmott Road, Houston
www.cyfairhelpinghands.org
St. John Vianney Catholic Church
The Catholic church in Memorial is hosting a holiday food drive for local families and the Western Houston Assistance Ministries. Drop off donations in the Activity Center office from Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Drop off through Nov. 17
Sample items: turkeys, hams and gift cards
625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston
www.stjohnvianney.org
Prince of Peace’s Thanksgiving Loaves & Fishes
Perishable foods, including frozen turkeys, chicken nuggets, bread, tortillas and pies, can only be delivered on Nov. 21 at the Mercy Center. Staff members ask donors to sign up to schedule a donation on the organization's website, but doing so is not necessary. For specific donation drop-off times, visit the website.
Drop off through Nov. 21
Sample items: gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, perishables and cardboard boxes
19222 Tomball Parkway, Houston
www.pophouston.org
14th Annual Fifth Ward Fall Festival & Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
The 14th Annual Fifth Ward Fall Festival on Nov. 21 will offer free turkeys. People can drop off donations on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Keep US Fed Montgomery County
Keep US Fed started as a Leadership Montgomery County Class of 2015 project and has donated enough food for millions of meals since then. Last November, the organization gathered the equivalent of 7.5 million meals.
Drop off through Nov. 24
Canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, oatmeal, packaged snacks, soups and shelf-stable meals
The CORE Movement Studio, 2643 S Loop 336 W, Conroe
CMG Home Loans, 900 New Day Ave., Montgomery
CMG Home Loans, 480 Wildwood Forest Dr., Spring
www.keepusfedmoco.org
City Wide Club and CW 39 Super Feast
The Thanksgiving Super Feast feeds thousands of people in Houston. City Wide Club has multiple drop-off locations, including Sprouts, Kroger, Chick-Fil-A and Stellar Bank.
Donors can only drop off food at these locations on Nov. 23, except for the George R. Brown Convention Center, which will receive donations Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the week of Nov. 23. The staff prefers any perishables to be dropped off at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Drop off on Nov. 23
Sample items: nonperishable food, frozen turkey, stuffing, flour, rice, tablets, tents and backpacks
George R. Brown Convention Center: 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston
City Cathedral Church: 27131 Hanna Road, Conroe
Sprouts: 20708 Kuykendahl Road, Spring
Sprouts: 2718 Old Chocolate Bayou Road, Pearland
Kroger: 2150 Spring Stuebner, Spring
Kroger: 18861 South University Blvd., Sugar Land
Chick-Fil-A: 2715 Southwest Fwy, Houston
Chick-Fil-A: 5015 Westheimer Road, Houston
Chick-Fil-A: 2323 Hwy 6 S, Sugar Land
Stellar Bank: 3963 Kirby Drive, Houston
Stellar Bank: 5410 Bellaire Blvd. Ste. B, Bellaire
Stellar Bank: 7125 Gulf Freeway, Houston
Stellar Bank: 14770 Northwest Freeway, Houston
Stellar Bank: 4690 Sweetwater Blvd. Ste. 100, Sugar Land
https://citywideclub.com
Operation Turkey
The Texas-based nationwide organization provides Thanksgiving meals to the homeless and less fortunate. The day before Thanksgiving, the Houston branch hosts multiple Turkey Tailgates, where people can drop off donations.
Drop off on Nov. 25
Sample items: monetary donations to buy food, care packages, clothing, drinks and dinner rolls
1050 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy from 6 a.m.-4 p.m.
3105 Campbell Road, Houston from 6 a.m.-4 p.m.
9701 Almeda Genoa Road, Houston from 6 a.m.-4 p.m.
5501 Main St., Houston from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
www.operationturkey.com
Montgomery County Food Bank
The food bank is hosting a food drive from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. Residents, businesses and schools can register to host a drive at their locations, and all food donations must be turned in by Dec. 12.
Drop off through Dec. 12
Sample items: canned beans, canned meat, cereals, jelly and grains
1 Food for Life Way, Conroe
www.mcfoodbank.org
East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry
The organization hosts a holiday food drive to assemble baskets filled with ingredients needed to prepare traditional holiday meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pantry donations are accepted on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to its website.
