Resource guide
Here is a list of ways to help others affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
HOW TO HELP
Spirit Food Fund: The Spirit Golf Association and the Houston Food Bank have launched the Spirit Food Fund to raise money to fight hunger during the coronavirus pandemic. To donate or volunteer go to houstonfoodbank.org/spiritfoodfund or text “spiritfoodfund” to 41444. You can also send a check payable to Houston Food Fund (with “Spirit Food Fund” in the memo line) to Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall, Houston, TX 77029. Alex Bregman’s FEEDHOU: The 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 or for Montgomery County, www.mowmc.org.
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: 90 percent of all donations go directly to the Emergency Relief Fund, which supports restaurant owners and service industry workers who are dealing with closed businesses or significant declines in revenue. southernsmoke.org Gulf Coast Regional Blood
Center: 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/ Houston Humane Society Pet
Pantry: Donate to the Humane Societyhoustonhumane.org. If you need pet food assistance, apply at the main shelter, 2-4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 14700 Almeda. HHS personnel will come to your car to give food; you do not need to bring your pet with you.
Houston Food Bank: The food bank needs up to 200 volunteers in shifts from 8 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. for product sorting and box packing. Families and groups are welcome; children must be at least 6 years old. Bring your own face mask. Register in advance at houstonfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/give-time or call 713-547-8604. Make cash donations online at houstonfoodbank.org.
Katy Christian Ministries food
pantry: Donations of nonperishable food, personal hygiene, cleaning products and paper goods can be taken to the pantry at 5506 First, Katy. Cash donations can be made online at ktcm.org/foodpantry/ and volunteers are needed. CrowdSource Rescue: This Houston-based nonprofit needs volunteers for no-contact food deliveries to elderly residents in need. To volunteer, go to crowdsourcerescue.com. Heights Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry: It is accepting donations of hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes and disinfectant spray in addition to canned goods, non-perishable foods, toiletries and diapers. Leave items in the “Feed Frank” bin outside the pantry.