Donaciones al por mayor y al por menor

Donaciones al por mayor y al por menor

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Turn Opportunity Into Impact

Every link in the supply chain plays a vital role in strengthening food access for our neighbors. Discover how we can support your business and how your contributions can uplift communities across southeast Texas. Every donation comes with a receipt for tax deductions.

You Can Donate

Manufacturer

  • Surplus ingredients/product (food and non-food)
  • Production overruns
  • Mislabeled packaging

Retailer & Wholesaler

  • Fresh produce
  • Short/Close-dated items
  • Surplus product (food and non food)
  • Labeled perishable and non-perishable food

Warehouse, Distributor or Logistics Company

  • Rejected loads/pallets
  • Warehouse overstock
  • Some past-dated frozen/non perishable foods
  • Discontinued products

Produce or Agriculture

  • Harvest surplus
  • Produce with cosmetic flaws
  • Produce with short shelf life

Local Food Business

  • Farm-fresh surplus
  • Restaurant supply
  • Unsold goods

Food Show

  • Exhibition samples
  • Post-event surplus
Houston Food Bank team member holding donated bananas in front of a pallet of bananas.

Your Donation Powers Results

  • Reduce food waste.
  • Increase neighbors’ access to nutritious foods.
  • Provide food and supplies to neighbors in the 18 counties we serve.

Requested Product of the Month

Canned Goods

Our goal is to collect 100,000 lbs

Para hacer una donación, llama al 281-786-2676 o envía un correo electrónico adonateASAP@houstonfoodbank.org

Noviembre Product of the Month: Canned Goods

Artículos alimentarios y no alimentarios permitidos

Productos

Carnes y proteínas

Lácteos y huevos

Water & Sports Drinks

Household Cleaning Supplies

Personal Hygiene Products

Items We Also Accept

Perishable, dry, and bulk products that meet food safety standards, including items that are:

  • Rejected by the company but still safe for human consumption or use
  • Discontinued products
  • Off‑spec items
  • Damaged items (restrictions may apply)
  • Close‑dated items
  • Products past code date (varies by item)

These donations help reduce food waste while supporting neighbors in need.

Items We Cannot Accept

For the safety of those we serve, Houston Food Bank cannot accept:

  • Unsealed or open product
  • Damaged cans with leakage, rust, or severe dents
  • Alimentos para bebés caducados
  • Helado
  • Foods with very high sugar content
  • Items without nutritional or ingredient information
  • Items without code dates
  • Productos alimenticios caseros
  • Perishables from the general community (e.g., backyard gardens)
  • Medicamentos con receta
  • Fórmula para sonda de alimentación
  • Used clothing, mattresses, or furniture
  • Tobacco, alcohol, THC, CBD, THC‑related products, or drug‑related paraphernalia

If you’re unsure whether an item is acceptable, our team can assist you before you donate.

Haz una donación

PROGRAMAR UNA ENTREGA

For pre-approved donation of 5 pallets or more, please contact our receiving office at 713-547-8660 or email receiving@houstonfoodbank.org. Please ensure the driver has a bill of lading reflecting the items being donated.

Receiving Hours:
Lunes – Viernes: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. by appointment only.

Information needed to schedule:

    • Company Name
    • Company Address
    • Tipo y cantidad del producto
    • Reason for donation (closed-date, off spec, overstock, etc.)
    • Dirección de correo electrónico completa para enviar el recibo de la donación

For Walk-Ins, donations must be 5 pallets or less.

Receiving Hours: Lunes – Viernes: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

PARA DONACIONES DE MENOR IMPORTE

Si tu donación consiste en un palé o menos de alimentos o productos, te rogamos que consideres las siguientes opciones:

Thank you for your interest in the Retail Donation Program. Please refer to our retail donation guidelines for more information. If you have any questions or would like to initiate a retail donation, feel free to reach out to: retailrescue@houstonfoodbank.org.

FERIAS GASTRONÓMICAS Y DONACIONES

¿Vas a organizar una feria gastronómica en la zona de Houston? ¡Avísanos!

El Banco de Alimentos de Houston cuenta con amplia experiencia en colaborar con empresas para ayudar a recuperar alimentos no utilizados en ferias gastronómicas de la zona. Estos eventos ofrecen experiencias de voluntariado únicas y memorables, al tiempo que respaldan nuestra misión de proporcionar alimentos para mejorar la vida de las personas.

Para obtener más información sobre cómo tu empresa y tu feria gastronómica pueden colaborar con el Banco de Alimentos de Houston, envía un correo electrónico a
donateASAP@houstonfoodbank.org

Exposición de productos agrícolas en una feria gastronómica

Evento gastronómico

Actividades relacionadas con las ferias gastronómicas

Let’s work together to make donating
SIMPLE, EFFICIENT and IMPACTFUL

Ready to start or have questions?

Start the donation process
donateASAP@houstonfoodbank.org
Call 281-786-2676