What is the purpose of this project?

Recent studies have shown that 80% of the seniors in America live within the poverty guidelines. In assessing the needs of seniors residing in Houston, we found that many of the seniors, people who have very little income, must chose between purchasing expensive medication or purchasing food. The purpose of the Food for Seniors project is to provide additional groceries the last week of the month to assist with their limited food resources.

What is included in the boxes of groceries?

The boxes consist of non-perishable food items such as dried cereal, canned vegetables, canned fruit, dried milk, tuna, rice, dried fruit, etc.

Do you have food items for seniors with diet restrictions?

All of the boxes contain the same food supply for all of our clients.

How will seniors receive their box(es)?

The FFS program is volunteer-driven, with over 145 volunteers assigned to predetermined routes each month. The volunteers pick up their boxes on the 3rd Saturday of each month and usually deliver by the end of that weekend.