Houston Food Bank is open for normal operations on Friday, May 17. We are mobilizing to assist communities affected by the storm on Thursday, May 16, and will continue to support our partner distribution organizations and affiliate food banks.

Check back here for more information as it becomes available.

Resources:

Weather updates and shelters – Ready Harris

Disaster Recovery Resources – Ready Harris

Traffic and high-water updates

Power Outages

Interagency Flood Risk Management

Local Shelter & Seasonal Relief Centers – Texas Division of Emergency Management

Shelter Map – Red Cross

Space City Weather

Houston Food Bank team gathering supplies to donate.
Disaster boxes prepared for donation.
Disaster boxes prepared for donation.

How can you help?

Volunteer with the Houston Food Bank

You can also support by making a Donation to the 2024 Disaster Relief Fund

From storms to the everyday emergency of hunger, Houston Food Bank is always ready to provide families in our community with the safety net needed. Your gift will help provide food, water, and other necessary supplies. Once disaster needs are met, any remaining funds will go towards helping provide food for people facing hunger across southeast Texas.

Donate items: 

Here is the list of items most needed. Donations can be dropped off at Houston Food Bank: 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX 77029.

  • Non-Perishable Food Items: protein snacks, crackers, canned goods – preferably pull top (veggies, fruits, soups, meats, ravioli), MREs, rice, pasta, cereal, dried fruits, granola bars
  • Beverages: Bottled Water and shelf-stable drinks
  • Household & Hygiene Products: Soap, toothpaste, household (paper plates/cups/utensils) and personal hygiene products (paper towels, toilet paper)
  • Baby Supplies: Diapers and wipes
  • Recovery Supplies: Buckets, cleaning towels, work gloves, cleaners
  • For the safety of those we serve, the Houston Food Bank is unable to accept:
    • Open packages
    • Homemade food items
    • Perishable foods
    • Baby food