KHOU 11 Supports Houston Food Bank's Backpack Buddy Program

Backpack Buddy Campaign Overview

• 🤝 KHOU 11 is partnering with the Houston Food Bank for their Backpack Buddy campaign.
• 🎯 The goal is to ensure children in the Houston area have healthy food for the start of their school year.

Volunteer Efforts and Sponsors

• ⚡ Dozens of volunteers, including KHOU 11 staff and sponsors like Mac Chevrolet, Reliance, Mrs. Bears, and Marcos Pizza, are actively participating.
• 📊 The campaign aims to pack 1,500 bags during the 8 AM to 12 PM shift.

Addressing Food Insecurity

• ⚠️ Food insecurity is a significant issue, with many children lacking food at home over the weekend.
• 🎒 The Backpack Buddy program provides a bag of food to help children eat on Saturdays and Sundays.
• 🍽️ Each bag contains enough food for approximately six meals, contributing to a larger goal of providing thousands of meals.

How to Get Involved

• 💡 Individuals can volunteer at the Houston Food Bank by signing up at houstonfoodbank.org.
• 💰 Donations are also crucial; interested individuals can scan a QR code or visit ku.com/fooddrive to contribute.
• ❤️ The partnership with KHOU 11 and its sponsors is vital for launching the Backpack Buddy program each year.