Host a Food Drive:

Make a Big Impact in Our Community

Keeping our Food Pantry shelves full takes a community effort.

By hosting a food drive, you can help ensure that families in Fort Bend facing tough times have access to the support—and meals—they need when there's nowhere else to turn..

Creative Food Drive Ideas to Get Everyone Involved!

🎉 Host a Friendly Contest!

Challenge groups to compete for the title of "Food Drive Champions!" The team that collects the most donations wins a fun prize!

🎟️ Turn It into an Event!

Make giving back more exciting by offering food donations as admission or a special discount for your event! The more they give, the more they save!

📦 Set Up a Collection Box!

If needed, we’ve got donation bins ready for you to use! Place them in a high-traffic area and watch as your community fills them with love and support!

Fill out this form to get started!

Host a Food Drive!

Contact Amanda@HumanNeeds.org if you need further assistance coordinating a food drive.

Items to Collect:

For your food drive, the most needed non-perishable pantry staples are:

  • Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken, Spam, Chili, Beef Stew)

  • Canned pasta (Beef ravioli, Beefaroni, Lasagna, Spaghetti & Meatballs)

  • Pancake Mix, Muffin Mix

  • Pancake Syrup

  • Canned Fruit

  • Family Size Boxed Meals

  • Hamburger Helper

  • Rice

  • Dry Beans

  • Canned Beans

  • Canned Green Beans

  • Canned Corn

  • Macaroni & Cheese

  • Peanut Butter

  • Cereal

  • Canned Mixed Vegetables

  • Pasta Sauce

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry Food Pantry serves all east Fort Bend County residents, which includes residents living in Fort Bend Independent and Stafford Municipal School Districts. We have been feeding families in need since 1990.

  • Families and individuals living in our community who are in need of food! No local resident is turned away empty-handed. Those not living in our service area are given a one-time supplemental order and referred to a food pantry near their home.

    Pantry distribution takes place Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10:00am - 12:30pm and select Wednesday evenings, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

  • We receive food donations from many sources: churches, businesses, civic organizations, scouts, individuals, grocery stores and restaurants. And you! It takes support from the entire community to keep the Food Pantry stocked and ready.

    Pantry donations are accepted Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 3:00pm.

 

Contact Angela@HumanNeeds.org with any questions about our Food Pantry programs