Resource guide
HOW TO HELP
Alex Bregman’s FEEDHOU: The Houston Astros third baseman teamed with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to provide food to Houstonians in need through the Houston Food Bank. To donate, type “FEEDHOU” in a text message to the number 4144 or by visiting his FEEDHOU Alex’s Army page at bit.ly/2y1eB96.
Meals on Wheels Texas: Volunteers must contact their local Meals on Wheels organization to learn about delivery opportunities, or how to get involved in student free meal distribution programs. You can also make donations at imgh.org/mealswheels-greater-houston
Kids’ Meals Inc.: The povertystricken are greatly impacted by economic fluctuations, and they need volunteers and donors now more than ever. When businesses change operations and families face reduced hours, illness or don’t have work, it causes a measurable impact on family income and ability to provide for children. This year, Kids’ Meals Inc. will deliver more than 1.2 million healthy meals directly to the homes of hungry children.giveffect.com
Texas Diaper Bank: The Texas Diaper Bank, a nonprofit organization that keeps families healthy by providing diapers, baby essentials, senior incontinence items, food, and education, is taking donations to help victims and their families who are in need of these supplies. texasdiaperbank.networkforgood.com Southern Smoke Foundation: If you are able, donations are greatly appreciated as 90 percent of all donations go directly to the Emergency Relief Fund, which goes to supportsing restaurant owners and service industry workers who are dealing with closed businesses or significant declines in revenue. southernsmoke.org Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center: As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in the U.S., maintaining a sufficient blood supply is essential to assist patients in need of treatment. Healthy people must regularly donate to minimize disruptions to the blood supply and ensure blood is available for patients. Since it is the blood already on the shelves that saves lives, if you are feeling healthy and well, GCRBC strongly encourages you to schedule and keep blood donations regularly to help patients in local hospitals. giveblood.org/ where-to-donate/find-a-location-to-donate/
White Oak Music Hall Staff Fund: With the temporary closing of Northside music venue White Oak Music Hall, many of the staff are particularly hard hit by loss of income. The venue has started a GoFundMe page, with all of the proceeds going to employees. By making a donation, you can also get perks at WOMH like lifetime tickets, commissioned art pieces, sidestage access, or even a cocktail named after you. gofundme.com
HEROES OF COVID-19
Houstonians are showing courage and resilience — coming together to help those vulnerable and in need. These everyday heroes make Houston strong, and we want to celebrate them. Nominate the heroes on the front line in your community: doctors, nurses, grocery store workers, business owners and volunteers. Send your nominee’s name and contact information to houstonheroes@chron.com and tell us about your hero.