Helping Houston Families This Holiday Season: A Family Guide to Giving Back
As the holiday season continues, many families in Houston need extra support. If your family would like to donate food or give back this year, here are trusted local organizations that welcome donations — big or small:
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall St, Houston, TX
The largest food bank in Texas. Accepts canned food, peanut butter, pasta, cereal, and more.
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org
Target Hunger
6402 Market St., Ste 280, Houston, TX 77020
Serves Northeast & East Houston
Runs holiday meal programs for families.
Houston Children’s Charity
1600 West Loop South, Ste. 610, Houston, TX 77027
Supports families with children in need — donations go directly to local households.
https://www.houstonchildrenscharity.org
Kids’ Meals Houston
8790 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX 77080
Provides meals to preschool-aged children in food-insecure homes.
Grace United Methodist Church
1245 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008
https://www.graceintheheights.org/
Christian Community Service Center
6856 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77074
3434 Braanard St, Houston, TX 77027
Accepts non-perishable food items and hygiene kits.
Other food banks:
Harris County Precint 4: https://cp4.harriscountytx.gov/Connect/Newsroom/food-markets
YMCA: https://ymcahouston.org/food-distribution
Heights Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry: https://himfoodpantry.org/
Catholic Charities: https://catholiccharities.org/food/
Second Servings: https://secondservingshouston.org/
💛 Kid-Friendly Ways to Participate
Children are naturally compassionate — and they love having a role in helping others. Here are simple, age-appropriate ways to get kids involved:
1. “Pick One Item” at the Grocery Store: Give your child the job of choosing a shelf-stable food item to donate on each shopping trip.
2. Make Cards for Families in Need: Simple messages like “You are loved” or “Have a warm and happy holiday” can brighten someone’s day.
3. Donate New Toys or Books: Many Houston-area charities accept holiday toy donations — a wonderful way for kids to give joy.
4. Help Pack Food Boxes: Older children can help assemble food or hygiene kits at home.
5. Start a Family Tradition: Choose a giving activity to repeat every year — a powerful way to build gratitude and empathy.
Helping others doesn’t just change the lives of the families who receive support — it shapes the hearts of the children who give it.
Thank you for being part of a caring, global-minded community.
Together, we can make this holiday season warmer for families across Houston.
With gratitude,
Language Kids World Team
Founder and Director of Education at Language Kids.
M. Ed.
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