Fill Plates and Hearts this Holiday Season by Participating in Holiday Helpings Food and Funds Drive

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Montgomery County Food Bank is excited to announce its annual holiday food and funds drive, Holiday Helpings, running from November 1 to December 31. Waste Connections returns as the Presenting Sponsor, continuing their invaluable support of the Food Bank’s mission. Everyone in Montgomery County—residents, businesses, and schools—is encouraged to participate and join the fight against hunger this holiday season. With the high need for food assistance in Montgomery County, the community’s involvement is more critical than ever to ensure no family goes hungry.

Ways to get involved in Holiday Helpings:

1. Donation Plate Fundraiser - Montgomery County Food Bank invites local businesses and organizations to participate as Donation Plate Fundraisers. Participants will receive Donation Plate cards featuring a QR code, allowing their customers, employees, and partners to easily make donations directly to the Food Bank. Donors can then personalize their Donation Plate card, which can be displayed in the business’s windows, entryway, or on a Christmas tree. Every dollar raised will provide up to 4 meals. To learn more and register to become a participant, visit mcfoodbank.org/holidayhelpings.

2. Host a Food Drive – Become a food drive participant and collect the Food Bank’s most needed food items to help fight hunger for countless children, seniors and families in need in Montgomery County. To defray expenses and maximize limited resources for the greatest impact on hunger relief, Montgomery County Food Bank will not be providing food drive boxes for pickup this year. To learn more and register to become a participant, visit mcfoodbank.org/holidayhelpings.

The Food Bank encourages food drive participants to join the ‘Deck The Box’ collection box decorating contest. Entrees can be submitted by hashtagging #HolidayHelpings2024 on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Holiday Helpings food collections can be dropped off on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Montgomery County Food Bank located at 1 Food For Life Way, Conroe, TX, 77385. The Food Bank will be closed from noon on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving through Sunday.

The Food Bank’s most needed items include:
• Canned meat or pouches (tuna, chicken, spam)
• Grains (rice, pasta, macaroni & cheese)
• 100% fruit juices
• Canned vegetables (low sodium, no salt added)
• Canned or dry beans
• Peanut butter
• Canned fruits (light syrup or its own juices)
• Hot and cold cereals (oatmeal, cheerios, corn flakes)
• Healthy snacks (raisins, granola bars, protein bars)
• Monetary donations ($1 provides up to four meals)

3. Become a Sponsor – Holiday Helpings sponsorship opportunities are available but sell out quickly. To secure a sponsorship, fill out the sponsorship form found at mcfoodbank.org/holidayhelpings and send it to development@mcfoodbank.org.

“I encourage our community to make a difference this holiday season by participating in Holiday Helpings,” said Kristine Marlow, President and CEO of Montgomery County Food Bank. “With more families than ever struggling to put food on the table, your support can change lives. Every contribution makes a meaningful impact, helping us reach more neighbors in need. Together, we are truly stronger in the fight against hunger.”

For questions about Holiday Helpings, contact info@mcfoodbank.org or 936.271.8800.