The list below will be updated with new information as we get it.
As of 6 a.m. Tuesday, several cars were seen already in line for a food distribution at NRG Stadium. The gates weren t set to open until 7 a.m. and the distribution was set to start at 9 a.m. One woman, who also happens to be the first in line, said she s been there since 2:20 a.m.
The woman asked to be kept anonymous, but she did tell ABC13 that she s there because she has four kids, a mother and a brother to feed.
Since the winter storm last week, she said she s lost a lot but she s thankful for her neighbors.
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People wait in line for food and water at a Houston distribution site organized by U.S. Rep. Al Green on Feb. 22, 2021.
As hundreds of mostly Black and brown Houstonians lined up outside of Bethel s Heavenly Hands food pantry in Southwest Houston Monday, U.S. Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, helped carry supplies into cars for those suffering through the aftermath of last week’s winter storm.
Cases of water, boxes of cereal, cans of soup, fruit, juice the event, organized in conjunction with the Houston Food Pantry, was set up to serve as many as 1,000 families impacted by power outages, burst pipes and other issues that left people without food or water. The majority of the surrounding community is Black and Hispanic, with a median household income well below the U.S. average,
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LIST: Food, water distribution sites in the Houston area Chloe Alexander, Briahn Hawkins
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Many Houston-area residents remain without adequate water supply due to boil water notices or repairs needed on their properties. There are also those in need of food.
See the full list of locations below.
Hotties Supporting Houston
Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion has helped put together a list of resources and organization to help rebuild the community. If you need help or would like to donate/volunteer, click here.
Food Deliveries In Southeast Texas
CrowdSource is gathering volunteers to make no-contact food deliveries to people without transportation. If you need food or want to volunteer for deliveries, click here.
Hotties Supporting Houston
Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion has helped put together a list of resources and organization to help rebuild the community. If you need help or would like to donate/volunteer, click here.
Food Deliveries In Southeast Texas
CrowdSource is gathering volunteers to make no-contact food deliveries to people without transportation. If you need food or want to volunteer for deliveries, click here.
Weekly Food Distribution
Bread of Life Inc. provides healthy food every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. John s Downtown (2019 Crawford St, Houston, 77002)
Pet Food Events
The Houston Humane Society is hosting multiple pet food pantry events. Click here to find one close to you.