Service Opportunity - Houston Food Bank

We would like to give the boys a chance to help serve and are asking they each bring some canned goods that will be donated to the Houston Food Bank. We would like to fill a big box full if we can. There is a list below of items they are in need of.



THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK NEEDS OUR HELP!

The Houston Food Bank is working hard to provide relief to families and individuals who were affected by Hurricane Ike. They are supplying food and other necessities to partner agencies and to temporary shelters in and around the Houston area. We are asking ward members to bring non-perishable food items to the church this Sunday. We will have boxes set up at each side of the chapel for you to drop off your donation. Sister Carolyn Gardner has volunteered to take food donations to the warehouse.

Most Needed Food Drive Items

The following list includes the food items most needed by the hunger relief agencies served by the Houston Food Bank. Please choose plastic containers or canned items rather than glass.

Protein:

Canned tuna or chicken, packed in water
Canned stews and pasta with meat (easy on salt and fat)
Peanut butter
Canned fruits in light syrup, natural applesauce
100% juice in cans or boxes (no glass, please)
Canned vegetables, tomatoes, tomato sauce
Soups with meat and/or beans, meal-in-a-can (easy on salt and fat)
Cereals and cereal bars (easy on sugar and fat)
Pasta, spaghetti, macaroni, noodles
Packages of dry beans

For the safety of those we serve, the Houston Food Bank is unable to accept open packages, baby food, homemade food items, perishable foods, or items with expired dates.

To keep up with the growing need for food, they need funds to purchase truckloads of urgently needed, high-demand items. They are also in need of volunteers to process and distribute these items. To donate money on-line, you can go to www.houstonfoodbank.org and click on the "Donate Funds" link in the left-hand menu. They can take your donation on-line. If you are interested in volunteering, click on "Volunteer" in the left-hand menu to sign up on-line. Their warehouse is at 3811 Eastex Freeway (at the corner of 59N and Cavalcade).

Thank you for your compassion in this time of great need.

If you have any questions or want to contact the Houston Food Bank, their contact information is below.

Ashley E. Estes, J.D.