THE SALVATION ARMY TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD BOXES TO THOSE IN NEED
HOUSTON, TEXAS – May 9, 2023 - The Salvation Army of Greater Houston announced today it will be preparing non-perishable food boxes for those in need. The food boxes will help many families provide meals to their family during the long, hot summer, when children do not have access to school meals. “So many families are feeling the effects of inflation this year, we are hoping the food boxes will provide some relief especially when children will be home during summer, says Major Rob Webb. Various volunteer groups will be participating in preparing the food boxes and helping with distribution.
The event will take place Saturday, June 10th from 9 a.m. until noon, or until the boxes run out. It will be first come, first served at the Salvation Army’s Multipurpose Distribution Center located at 4026 Interwood North Parkway, Houston, TX 77032.
This Food Box distribution is open to the community and welcomes anyone in need while supplies last. Attendees should remain in their vehicles as they drive through to receive their food box. There will be volunteers who will place the boxes in each car.
About The Salvation Army of Greater Houston
The Salvation Army of Greater Houston works each day to meet human needs in Jesus’ name without discrimination. Since 1889, The Salvation Army of Greater Houston, a United Way of Greater Houston partner agency, has served Harris, Montgomery, and Fort Bend Counties through three areas of focus: Life Navigation, Youth Development, and Rehabilitation. Programming locally includes supportive shelters, emergency disaster relief, social services, youth programs, senior programs, and adult rehabilitation. Each year nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army. About 86.3 cents of every dollar raised locally is used to support services in Houston and 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information about The Salvation Army of Greater Houston, please visit www.salvationarmyhouston.org.