Resource guide
DONATE BLOOD
MD Anderson: MD Anderson Cancer Center needs donations of blood and convalescent plasma (blood from anyone who has recovered from the virus). The center’s patients use about 200 units of red blood cells and 600 units of platelets every day. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 713-792-7777.
FREEBIES
Class of 2020: This year’s seniors may have missed out on prom, graduation and other events, but ShowBiz Cinemas has a freebie for you. With a valid student ID, members of the Class of 2020 can see one free movie per day, Mondays through Thursdays, through June 30. Showbiz is also discounting its bowling fees to $9.99 for a hour and a half, Mondays through Thursdays through June 30.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
YMCA of Greater Houston: The YMCA has partnered with the Houston and Montgomery County food banks and others to provide food to families in need. Its schedule for the rest of this week is:
• June 10: 9 a.m. until supplies are gone at Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA, 15055 Wallisville Road
• June 11: 9 a.m. until supplies are gone at Greater Grace Church, 10800 Scott; and 9-11 a.m. Aldine-Greenspoint YMCA at Tom Wussow Park, 500 Greens Road
• June 12: 9 a.m. until supplies are gone at White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, and Church Without Walls, 5725 Queenston Dinner’s On Us: Second
Servings of Houston is providing free, chef-prepared, familysized meals to anyone in need 10 a.m.-noon on June 11 at God’s Grace Community Church, 9944 W. Montgomery Road. This is drive-thru service only; people wanting meals should be in a vehicle.
LEGAL HELP
Eviction help: Get legal help from the Lone Star Legal Aid at lonestarlegal.blog or by calling 800-733-8394. Consejos Legales: The Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston and Houston Bar Association will again hold Consejos Legales helping Spanish-speaking residents with general legal questions or COVID-19 inquiries, including unemployment and eviction from 6-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Choose a time slot at HBA.org/LegalLine to register in advance. For information call 713759-1133.
Houston Bar Association: The HBA’s free
LegalLine has shifted to an online platform, answering legal questions 5-8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Go to hba.org/legalline to sign up for a time slot or call 713-759-1133. You must register 24 hours in advance.
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. Corby Robertson Jr. and his family, as well as his family’s foundations, donated $500,000 and local sports celebrities support the campaign. 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
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 frontline 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.