Where to Donate Food for Thanksgiving in Cypress and Cy-Fair
With Thanksgiving is just around the corner, families across Cypress and Cy-Fair are planning delicious feasts with their loved ones at home and abroad. But for an alarming number of families in the community, they face the harsh reality of struggling to put food on the table from day to day, let alone afford a festive holiday meal. Despite the area's overall prosperity, the added financial burden of Thanksgiving can be daunting for these households, including those who have never sought help from local organizations in the past.
As the holiday approaches, local non-profits are stepping up to ensure that every family can enjoy a celebratory meal, and they invite the community to join in supporting those in need. Get a jump-start on giving this season and discover how to spread joy and make a difference in your community this Thanksgiving.
Cypress Assistance Ministries
Cypress Assistance Ministries (CAM) is dedicated to providing Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes to families in need within the community through their annual Thanksgiving food distribution. CAM is a faith-based organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families in financial crisis, those facing homelessness, the elderly, the unemployed, and anyone seeking hope for a brighter future.
Donation Details
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Items Needed
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Turkeys, Hams, Whole Chickens, Turkey Breasts
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Corn Bread, Stuffing, Canned Corn, Green Beans
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Instant Mashed Potatoes, Canned Yams or Pumpkin
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Mac and Cheese, Rolls/Biscuits, Gravy
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Vegetable Broth, Chicken Broth, Cranberry Sauce
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Cream of Onion Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup
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Baking Goods, Cookie/Cake Mix and Frosting
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Evaporated Milk, Baking Soda/Powder, Oil, Pie Crust & Filling
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Donation Deadlines: Ongoing until the distribution event
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Drop-off Location
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Cypress Assistance Ministries, 12930 Cypress N Houston, Cypress, TX 77429
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Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM; Thursday - Saturday: 9 AM - 3 PM
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Contact: For organizing food drives, reach out at info@cypressassistance.org.
Cy-Fair Helping Hands
Cy-Fair Helping Hands (CFHH) aims to fill Thanksgiving Blessing Boxes, which include a full holiday meal and a gift card for a turkey or ham. CFHH was founded in 2010 to help the homeless of Cy-Fair become self-sufficient with a food pantry, emergency shelter, and various programs to support struggling families and individuals.
Donation Details
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Items Needed
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$25-$30 Grocery Gift Cards (for Turkey/Ham)
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Stuffing Mix, Turkey Gravy
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Canned Cream of Mushroom/Cream of Chicken Soup, Chicken Broth
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Instant Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
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Canned Corn, Canned Green Beans, Canned Peas
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Canned Sweet Potatoes, Canned Cranberry Sauce
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Canned Pie Filling (Apple, Cherry, Peach)
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Boxed Jiffy Pie Crust Mix (no premade crusts)
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Donation Deadline: November 2, 2024
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Drop-off Location
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Cy-Fair Helping Hands, 9204 Emmott Road, Houston, TX 77040
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Hours: Monday - Thursday and 1st & 3rd Saturdays: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Online Donations: Order from Amazon and ship directly to CFHH via their wishlist: Amazon Wishlist.
MESA-OUTREACH
MESA-OUTREACH is looking to gather essential food items for their annual Share the Table Food Drive leading up to their Share the Table event on November 9th at Bear Creek United Methodist Church. This initiative seeks to gather essential food items to support families in the community. MESA-OUTREACH is committed to fostering a nourished and empowered community in Northwest Harris County by providing compassionate assistance programs, including a community food pantry, monthly produce truck, and various initiatives to alleviate hunger and uplift individuals and families on their journey to self-sufficiency.
Donation Details
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Items Needed
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Stuffing Mix, Canned Cranberry Sauce
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Instant Potatoes, Assorted Canned Vegetables (all varieties)
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Cake & Cookie Mixes, Frosting
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Donation Deadline: October 26, 2024
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Drop-off Location
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Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16000 Rippling Water Drive, Houston, TX 77084
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Collection on October 26 from 10 AM - 12 PM.
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Event Date: Share the Table event on November 9, 2024, from 10 AM - 12 PM at Bear Creek United Methodist Church
How can our community come together to support these Thanksgiving food drives in the Cypress and Cy-Fair areas? Local schools, school groups, special interest organizations, HOAs, neighborhoods, and businesses can play a pivotal role in promoting these initiatives. Schools can organize food collection competitions between classes or grades, encouraging students to bring in non-perishable items for points or rewards. Local businesses could host “give-back” days where a percentage of sales goes to the food drives or set up donation bins in their stores or offices. HOAs and neighborhood associations might consider launching community-wide food drives, fostering a spirit of generosity among residents.
By contributing to these food drives, community members can make a significant impact on the lives of families in need this Thanksgiving. Whether it's through organizing a food drive, donating items, or spreading the word, every effort counts in ensuring that everyone in the Cypress and Cy-Fair areas can enjoy a festive holiday meal.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
