KHOU 11 and Astros Foundation Partner to Combat Childhood Hunger in Houston

Partnership to Address Food Insecurity

• 🤝 KHOU 11 and the Houston Astros Foundation are collaborating to support hungry children in the Houston area.
• 🎯 The initiative focuses on providing meals through Kids Meals, Inc., an organization dedicated to feeding children.

The Critical Need for Donations

• ⚠️ The need for food donations is currently very high, with volunteers reporting a significant demand.
• 💰 A single man, Steven Floyd, exemplified the community spirit by making a large donation, emphasizing the idea of being a blessing when blessed.

How to Support Kids Meals, Inc.

• 🥫 Kids Meals, Inc. is seeking food donations to sustain its operations.
• 💵 It costs $2 to feed a child for a day, covering all expenses.
• 🚀 A challenge has been issued to encourage donations to feed 25 kids for a $50 donation.

Unique Services and Reach

• 🗺️ Kids Meals, Inc. services 56 counties within Harris and Montgomery County.
• 🚚 They are the only organization that delivers meals directly to the doorstep of families in need.
• ⏱️ Delivery typically occurs within 24 to 72 hours after an application is received.

How to Get Help or Donate

• 💻 Families in need can visit kidsmealsinc.org, click on "Need Help," and fill out the required information to receive assistance within 48 to 72 hours.
• 📱 Viewers are encouraged to scan the QR code provided to make a $50 donation to feed 25 children.
• 📈 Over 400 applications from families in need have already been received this week, highlighting the urgent need for community support.