Montgomery County Food Bank

Montgomery County Food Bank’s 2025 Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope Gala, will take place Saturday, February 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. This year’s gala, titled A Ruby Celebration: 40 Years of Feeding Hope, draws inspiration from the ruby—a symbol of 40th anniversaries—to celebrate the Food Bank’s remarkable four-decade journey. Presented by Huntsman Corporation, the premier fundraising event’s proceeds will benefit the Food Bank and the many children, families and seniors it serves. With the Food Bank’s strong buying and sourcing power, every $1 raised will provide up to 4 meals for those in need in Montgomery County. To learn more about the 2025 Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope Gala, please visit mcfoodbank.org/gala. For sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, please contact Courtney Budra, Senior Manager of Philanthropic Engagement, at [email protected] or 936.271.8804. #mcfbgala2025 #mcfoodbank #FightingHungerFeedingHope

We are proud to share that Montgomery County Food Bank’s 2024 Impact Report is now available! Over the past year, we have experienced significant growth, and this report provides a comprehensive look at the critical work accomplished in 2024—including key analytics, financials, program highlights, and the expansion efforts that are strengthening our ability to serve the community. ? You can read the full report at https://lnkd.in/gJYR39sG and we encourage you to not only read it, but to share it! Whether you’ve volunteered, donated, or supported us in other ways, spreading the word about Montgomery County Food Bank helps us continue making a difference for our neighbors in need. ? Thank you for joining us in the fight against hunger!

??Backpack Food Program?? Did you know Montgomery County Food Bank works with 70+ schools within six school districts of Montgomery County? With dignity and compassion, we partner to provide nutritious, kid-friendly food for children who may not have consistent access to healthy food via 20+ school pantries, school mobile markets, and our Backpack Food Program. ? In 2024, we fed 1,500 children every week through this program! Learn more about our programs at https://lnkd.in/eWwqhWE #fightinghunger #feedinghope #BackpackFoodProgram #MCFoodBankTX

March is National Nutrition Month?! Join us in celebrating this year's theme: Food Connects Us.?????? Food is more than just fuel—it connects us to our cultures, families, and friends. Whether it’s a meal shared with loved ones or the story behind each ingredient, food has the power to bring us together. Throughout March, let’s explore how the foods we eat influence our health and well-being. The Nutrition Education team at Montgomery County Food Bank is dedicated to helping our community make informed food choices and develop healthy eating habits. We’re here to support you on your nutrition journey and ensure everyone has access to nourishing meals! #NationalNutritionMonth #FoodConnectsUs #HealthyEating #MontgomeryCountyFoodBank #NutritionMatters #CommunityHealth #NutritionEducation

Our "Build Today, Feed Tomorrow" expansion project has made some incredible progress over the last four months! Freshly painted lines now mark our expanded parking lot, our volunteer center is coming to life with brand-new furniture, doors have been installed to create passageways from our current warehouse to the new building, and our Produce Rescue Center is being prepared to start handling the fresh produce that will help provide an additional ONE MILLION MEALS per year for the families we serve. We’re thrilled to see this project come together, and we'd love for you to join us in this exciting campaign - learn about how you can get involved at https://lnkd.in/g7gw5KNC

Volunteer Spotlight: Fortifi Food Processing Solutions ? Fortifi is making a big impact in the world of automated food processing solutions that streamline operations and improve product consistency; helping food manufacturers tackle labor, space, and facility challenges. We were privileged to welcome a small 7-person group of their team to volunteer with us in September of 2024, which quickly grew into a 60-person volunteer group of their nationwide leadership team joining us here at Montgomery County Food Bank last month. ? We thoroughly enjoy collaborating with organizations that share our vision and focuses of innovation, efficiency and safety within the food industry. We’re grateful for their willingness to make an immediate impact at MCFB!?

We are thrilled to share that Joe Contreras, PMP, previously our Director of Programs, has recently been promoted to the Vice President of Operations and Impact! Since joining our team in February of 2024, Joe has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic thinking and unwavering commitment to our mission of uniting the community to fight hunger. In this expanded role, Joe will oversee Food Bank operations, partner agency relationships, and key programming initiatives - ensuring that Montgomery County Food Bank is continually maximizing our impact as the need for food assistance rises. Joe's background includes a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech, a master's degree from Kansas State, serving as an Executive Director at Sam Houston State University, and over 20 years of service as an Army officer. We're incredibly grateful to have Joe's dedication and expertise at Montgomery County Food Bank - please join us in congratulating Joe on this well-deserved promotion! #fightinghunger #feedinghope #MCFoodBankTX

Volunteering at the Montgomery County Food Bank was a rewarding experience for our greater Houston team! We sorted and packaged 4,665 pounds of food, providing 3,687 meals to those in need. In one of the fastest-growing counties, it’s crucial to support our community through service. Seeing the impact firsthand reinforces the importance of teamwork and compassion. Check out how you can volunteer too: https://ow.ly/Qzym50V5Bzc #FoodforLife #MontgomeryCountyFoodBank #FeedingHope #WeGoAbove #LifeatBOT #BOTVolunteers

Montgomery County Food Bank has been privileged to partner with Lone Star College to support exciting new student care centers that provide students with access to a range of essential resources to help meet their academic and personal needs. Lone Star College has pantries on their Conroe, Montgomery and Kingwood campuses that combine to serve an average of more than 1,000 clients per month. All three campuses order food from Montgomery County Food Bank to stock their pantries, including the new Coyote Care Center (Lone Star College-Kingwood) and Maverick Care Center (Lone Star College-Montgomery). Both new facilities have refrigeration and freezer storage, which now allow their pantries to distribute fresh produce to students. Additionally, these pantries provide personal care items, casual clothing, counseling services, and technology available for anyone needing to apply for community resources. We are proud to support these incredible care centers that are setting students up for success. By providing nutritious food and essential resources, we’re helping students stay focused on their dreams and build a brighter future. Together, we are truly stronger in the fight against hunger! Learn about Coyote Care Center: https://lnkd.in/gagrKHnT Learn about Maverick Care Center: https://lnkd.in/gyQbSFB3

Did you know? Last month, we distributed more than 460,000 pounds of fresh produce to nourish our neighbors in need! ?????? ? Fresh produce made up a remarkable 47% of all nutritious food we distributed in 2024—and we're committed to making an even bigger impact this year. ? Learn more about how we're fighting hunger and providing healthy food to our community: https://mcfoodbank.org ? #FightingHunger #FeedingHope