Montgomery County Food Bank Launches Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive, Presented by Waste Connections

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Montgomery County Food Bank is proud to announce the return of its annual Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive, presented by Waste Connections, running November 1 through December 31, 2025. This countywide campaign invites local businesses, schools, civic groups, and individuals to come together to help ensure that no neighbor goes hungry this holiday season.

Each year, the need for food assistance rises sharply during the holiday season as families face higher expenses for heating, travel, and childcare—often leaving less room in the budget for groceries. This year, the campaign arrives at a critical moment as the extended federal government shutdown and ongoing disruption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) leave even more families uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table. Montgomery County Food Bank is seeing a surge in requests for assistance—and Holiday Helpings offers a timely way for the community to rally together and meet that growing need.

Ways to get involved in Holiday Helpings:

1. Host a Funds Drive - Montgomery County Food Bank invites local businesses and organizations to participate with a fundraiser! Participants will receive a custom fundraising page and donation plate card with a QR code, allowing their customers, employees, and partners to easily make donations directly to the Food Bank. Thanks to strategic sourcing and retail partnerships, every dollar raised will provide up to 4 meals.

To learn more and register to become a participant, visit mcfoodbank.org/holidayhelpings.

2. Host a Food Drive – Become a food drive participant and collect the Food Bank’s most needed food items to help fight hunger for countless children, seniors and families in need in Montgomery County. Participants will receive a collection box to decorate and display, with a “Deck The Box” competition to see who has the most holiday spirit!

To learn more and register to become a participant, visit mcfoodbank.org/holidayhelpings.

“Holiday Helpings is our community’s way of reminding neighbors facing hunger that they’re not alone,” said Kristine Marlow, President & CEO of Montgomery County Food Bank. “It can be a difficult season for families already struggling to make ends meet, so we invite everyone to join us in spreading hope and generosity — helping ensure every neighbor has food on their table and joy in their hearts this holiday season.”

The Food Bank’s most needed donation items include:

• Hot and cold cereals (oatmeal, cheerios, corn flakes)

• Healthy snacks (raisins, granola bars, protein bars)

• Canned Vegetables (low sodium/no salt preferred)

• Canned fruits (light syrup or fruit juice preferred)

• Grains (rice, pasta, macaroni & cheese)

• Canned Meat or Protein

• Canned or Dry Beans

• Peanut Butter

• Canned Soup

• Jelly or Jam

This holiday season, join Montgomery County Food Bank and Waste Connections to help fill every table — and every heart — with hope. Learn more at https://mcfoodbank.org/events/holidayhelpings/