HOUSTON — As Hurricane Beryl recovery continues throughout the Houston area, a lot of people are still struggling after massive power outages shut down businesses and left many people with unexpected expenses and no food for their families.
Distribution drives by the city of Houston, the Houston Food Bank and other organizations are taking place to help fill the need.
Distribution drives on Wednesday, July 17
Houston Food Bank in Rosenberg
The Houston Food Bank, Office of Emergency Management and Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host a food and water distribution event on Wednesday, July 17, at 4 p.m., at the Epicenter in Rosenberg. It's located at 28505 Southwest Freeway.
"During times of need, the residents of Fort Bend County can count on us for unwavering support and compassion. Together, we can make a difference. I invite anyone who wants to lend a helping hand, to join our volunteer team and help our community," George said.
Families with SNAP benefits can get help directly from the Houston Food Bank.
They also need donations and volunteers to help pack 10,000 disaster boxes per day for Beryl victims and others facing hardship.
Individuals – including kids – as well as groups are welcome to volunteer, and registration can be done online for a shift(s): 8 a.m. - noon; noon - 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Saturday; also 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Friday; and 9 a.m. to noon on Sundays.
To see and register for available timeslots, visit: www.houstonfoodbank.org/volunteernow
IDEA Public Schools serving free meals to children
Starting on Wednesday, July 17, three more IDEA schools will be serving free meals to all children impacted by Hurricane Beryl.
Meals will be served at all three campuses, including IDEA Hardy, IDEA Spears, and IDEA Lake Houston, through Friday, July 26. Breakfast will be provided on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and lunch will be provided on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
IDEA Spears and IDEA Hardy started the fee meal distribution on Monday and will also continue through July 26.
All children in the community 18 years or younger qualify for the nutritious meals. The child does not have to be an IDEA student.
Salvation Army disaster relief
- Harris County - City Hall - 6243 Brookside Rd., Pearland 77581
- Harris County -Haverstock Hill Apartment - 5619 Aldine Bender Road, Houston 77032
- Harris County -Pasadena Interfaith Manor - 2112 Easthaven Drive, Pasadena TX 77506
- Harris County -La Esencia Apartments - 300 N. Vista Drive, Houston 77073
- Harris County -Painted Tree Boutique - 1153 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood TX 77339
- Harris County -Springs of Living Water Church. 5901 Treaschwig Rd. Spring TX 77373
- Harris County -Bridging for Tomorrow Parking Lot - 5359 West Richey Rd. Houston 77066
- Harris County -Forest Vista Mobile Home Park - 600 McCabe Rd., La Porte TX
- Harris County -7321 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
- Harris County -Higher Expectation Church- 702 Atascocita Rd. Atascocita, TX 77396
- Harris County -Pleasant Hill Village Retirement Center - 3814 Lyons Ave. Houston
- Harris County -Pleasantville Senior Center 1922 Pleasantville Dr, Houston, 77029
- Harris County -Center of Hope Houston
- Harris County -Pine Trails 6003 Woodbend Drive, Houston 77049
- Montgomery County -County Shelters in Conroe
Distribution drive on Saturday, July 20
Bread of Life
Bread of Life in downtown Houston will hold another drive-thru distribution event on Saturday, July 20, from 8 a.m. to noon in coordination with its third annual All-In Back-to-School Event at St. John’s United Methodist Church at 2019 Crawford St.
Items are provided on a first-come basis.
Donations needed:
- Non-perishable food items like canned, boxed and bagged goods
- Water
- Hygiene items like toothbrushes, soap, wipes, sanitizer,
- Disaster relief items like flashlights, first aid kits
- School supplies like notebooks, paper, pencils, crayons, glue and backpacks.
For information: Call 832.939.747 or email info@breadoflifeinc.org.