Houston Food Bank calls for volunteers and donors

September 15, 2008
Houston Food Bank calls for volunteers and donors

HOUSTON -- The Houston Food Bank is calling for volunteers to help sort,
process and box food and other necessities for distribution to its member
agencies - church pantries, shelters and other relief agencies - to assist
with recovery from Hurricane Ike.

Volunteers ages 8 and older are needed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. beginning on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Houston Food Bank, 3811 Eastex Freeway. Volunteers can register in advance at
www.houstonfoodbank.org or in person when they arrive. Volunteers are asked
to wear closed-toe shoes and shirts with sleeves.

The Houston Food Bank is also asking individuals and businesses that are
able and want to donate food, water and essential to drop off items at their
facility. The most needed items are:
Canned tuna or chicken, packed in water
Canned stews and pasta with meat (easy on salt and fat)
Peanut butter
Canned fruits in light syrup, natural applesauce
100% juice in cans or boxes (no glass, please)
Canned vegetables, tomatoes, tomato sauce
Soups with meat and/or beans, meal-in-a-can (easy on salt and fat) Cereals and cereal bars (easy on sugar and fat) Pasta, spaghetti, macaroni, noodles Packages of dry beans
** Please choose plastic containers or canned items rather than glass

For more information, please contact the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700.


Posted by Jason Spencer at September 15, 2008 04:33 PM
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