Free Face Mask Distribution
If you or someone you know is in need of face masks, my office is organizing a free drive-thru distribution Tuesday, April 28th, at 10 am in the front parking lot of PlazAmericas Mall, 7500 Bellaire [...]
METROLift to Deliver Groceries to Families in Need
METROLift is partnering with the city of Houston, the Houston Food Bank, Walmart and Sam's Club to make sure no family goes hungry during the COVID-19 crisis. Today, the city announced the program to deliver groceries to [...]
HISD, Houston Food Bank plan second large-scale community food distribution at NRG on Saturday
The Houston Independent School District is partnering with the Houston Food Bank to organize a second mass food distribution site on Saturday, April 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at NRG Stadium. Distribution will be [...]
Save Small Business Fund Grant & NEW Webinar
The Save Small Business Fund is a grant making initiative offering short-term relief for small employers in the United States and its territories. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has launched the Save Small Business [...]
HISD, Houston Food Bank partner for massive community food distribution effort at NRG on Saturday
By Houston ISD The Houston Independent School District is partnering with the Houston Food Bank to organize a mass food distribution site from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot of NRG Stadium. The [...]
COVID-19: Commissioners Court Responds
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections peak at different times throughout the nation, local governments - armed with science-based public health information -- have jumped into action. By doing everything within their power to protect their constituents' [...]
Pop-Up Kitchen for Houstonians During Covid-19
The Pop-Up Kitchen is a collaborative project between Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer, chefs and several organizations. It is a 100 percent donation- and volunteer-based initiative which launches on Wednesday, April 8th at the [...]
First Houston COVID-19 Testing Site Expands to Older Adults with Symptoms
The first free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Houston will expand services on Saturday, March 21, 2020, to symptomatic people age 65 and older. People 65 and older with cough, difficulty breathing, and fever may [...]
Houston Food Bank: Meal distribution sites are open to all families
Wednesday March 18 (Note new locations and times) Bonham Elementary School, 8302 Braes River Dr., 9 a.m. – noon Forest Brook Middle School, 7525 Tidwell Rd., 9 a.m. – noon Furr High School., 520 Mercury [...]
