Special Food and Toy Distribution with the Food Bank & Houston Fire Dept.

UPDATE: There are two volunteer shifts, volunteers can choose to attend one or both. See times below. Also, there is 100% chance of rain forecasted, please dress accordingly, volunteers will be working outside. Parking will now be in the PURPLE lot (across McNee from the Yellow lot) – follow the Volunteer Parking signs, then look for the A&M tents after you park.

1st Shift: 6:30-11:00 a.m.
2nd Shift: 10:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

The Houston Food Bank and the Houston Fire Department are partnering together on Saturday, December 19 for a special holiday distribution of food and toys and they need the Houston Aggie Volunteers to help out!

Volunteers are needed from 6:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. and will receive an orientation.

Volunteer details: Volunteers must be 15 years or older and most volunteers will be expected to lift 25-30 pounds repetitively. If you are unable to load the food items, there are many other volunteer roles as well, so don’t hesitate to come out. Volunteers should wear (weather appropriate) A&M gear and bring a mask, work gloves, a hat, sunscreen, and small cutting knife. A snack and lunch are provided. Volunteers will receive a free HAMC volunteer t-shirt.

All CDC protocols will be followed, including taking of temperatures.

Parking Information: Traffic is expected to be very heavy. Avoid the big intersection at South Main and Loop 610S. Volunteer parking in the Yellow Lot is off of McNee Street, there are signs indicating volunteer parking, then walk to the small group of tents on the right. It is highly recommended that you approach the NRG complex from the North.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact William Wade ’73 wvwade@airmail.net
(832) 228-5430 or Jim Thorpe ’78 thorpejim@comcast.net (713) 249-4678 by 9:00 pm Friday, December 18.

Watch for additional information about volunteer opportunities at the primary warehouse of the Houston Food Bank for the balance of December.