The Houston Food Bank’s Hunger Game is a competition in which groups of all sizes compete against each other to provide food for better lives within our community. Groups compete to raise the most meals by donating time, food, and funds. There will be two awards. The Overall Award will recognize the group who generates the most meals. The Per Capita Award will recognize the group who generates the most meals per group member.
Key Dates
August 5th – Registration begins at houstonfoodbank.org/hunger-game
August 23rd – Early registration ends (250 bonus points)
September 9th – Hunger Game Kickoff Bonus Shift – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
September 18th – Warehouse Wednesday Bonus Day (all day)
September 26th – Thursday Night Bonus Shift – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
September 27th – Hunger Game ends
September 30th – Food and financial donations due at Houston Food Bank (Portwall
Warehouse)
Who can participate?
We welcome groups of all sizes. Participating groups may include churches, school groups, families, corporate groups, community groups, sports teams, fraternities/sororities and more! Each team must choose a team captain who will be responsible for registering the group and for serving as the contact person.
How does it work?
Participants will be awarded points for financial and food contributions and volunteering their time at the Houston Food Bank as follows:
1 lb. of food = 1 point
$1 = 3 points
1 volunteer = 50 points
Bonus Meals Opportunities:
- 250 bonus points for Early Registration
- 250 bonus points for posting a picture on Social Media explaining why your team is fighting hunger during Hunger Action Month
- Double bonus points for every volunteer attending Volunteer Bonus Days
What can your group win?
There will be two awards given. The Overall Award will recognize the group who generates the most points. The Per Capita Award will recognize the group who generates the most points per group member. The two winning groups will receive a plaque and photo wall recognition at the Houston Food Bank. The winners will also be featured on social media highlighting their cause and reason for choosing to help the Houston Food Bank.
For more information, please contact: Brianna Conway