The Woodlands’ 50th Anniversary
Community Giving:
Benefiting Interfaith of The Woodlands
As The Woodlands celebrates its 50th anniversary, join us in honoring the spirit that makes our community truly special. Through The Woodlands 50th Anniversary Community Giving Initiative, we are encouraging everyone to participate in a Community-Wide Food Drive and/or volunteer with Interfaith’s one of many programs during the month of October.
Our community is remarkable because we care for each other, and The Woodlands thrives because of people like you. Let’s continue the tradition of compassion that has defined our home for half a century. The Woodlands is great because of YOU!
MANY WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
ORGANIZE A FOOD DRIVE
Food drives are a key resource that Interfaith of The Woodlands Food Pantry uses to provide food to those who need it most. Many families in our area do not have the financial resources to buy nutritious food to eat. As food prices consistently rise, the number of families that need assistance also rises. Year to date, there were 18,166 individuals who received food assistance from the Interfaith. A food drive is an easy way for you and your organization, business, or civic group to help ease the pain of hunger for our neighbors.
GATHER
Involve your neighbors, your local civic groups, your congregation, or your place of employment. Your food drive can be small and personal or as big as you would like.
COLLECT
Collect non-perishable food pantry items. Choose a drop off location (i.e. your home, office, school, or place of worship). Download our Food Pantry Needs list here.
Of course, financial contributions are also welcome to purchase food items.
DELIVER
Bring your donations to
The Woodlands Day of Giving
Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Interfaith of The Woodlands Parking Lot
4242 Interfaith Way, The Woodlands, TX 77381
UNABLE TO DELIVER?
Interfaith can arrange pick up of donations the week of and weeks beyond October 15.
Interfaith will weigh all poundage received from October 15- December towards a goal of collecting 50,000 pounds of food in honor The Woodlands milestone anniversary.
WAYS TO SERVE
Hand Me Up Shop
Volunteers will sort and tag donations, work on the sales floor.
Shifts available:
10am-1pm / 1pm-4pm, day varies
at Interfaith Hand Me Up Shop
536 Sawdust Rd, Spring, TX 77380
Seniors
Congregate Meals
Volunteers will engage in activities with Senior Neighbors and serve a hot Meals on Wheels meal.
• Shift available:
Everyday, 9:30 – Noon
at South County Community Center
2235 Lake Robbins Dr, Spring, TX 77380
Veggie Village
Community Garden
Volunteers will harvest produce at the garden.
Day varies, 9 – 11am
at Veggie Village Community Gardens
Food Pantry
Volunteers needed to organize and stock shelves, sack donations, and pick up donations from various locations.
Shift varies
at Interfaith of The Woodlands – Food Pantry
2235 Lake Robbins Dr, Spring, TX 77380
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE IN HONOR OF THE WOODLANDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY:
- September 28: Serving Our Seniors
- October- December: Coat and Jacket Drives
- Senior Grocery Delivery
ONLINE GIVING
All monetary donations will help fund Interfaith crisis assistance efforts and provide food for individuals and families in need.
$50 will provide a Senior Grocery Delivery for a senior adult, bringing fresh produce and non-perishable food items to their home.
$75 will provide school supplies, a new backpack and a clothing voucher for one student, helping them begin the school year with all they need.
$100 will provide prescription assistance to cover two medications.
$300 will provide one visit to the Food Pantry, providing groceries for 4 families.
$500 will provide one week of emergency shelter for a family of 4.
$1,000 will provide one month of rent or mortgage and utility payments to ensure a family remains in their home.
Your generosity, brings hope and meaningful change to our neighbors in need.