Did you know that more than 88,000 children in Harris County don't know where their next meal is coming from? 1 in 4 of those are preschool-aged kids. Please follow the Kids' Meals page to learn more about how you can get involved! #Houston #FeedourFuture #KidsMealsInc
Kids' Meals, Inc.
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Houston, Texas 4,433 followers
Looking for team building or community engagement? We are ending childhood hunger in Houston, and you can help!
About us
Kids' Meals’ mission is to deliver free, healthy meals year-round to the doorsteps of Houston's hungriest preschool-aged children. But Kids’ Meals delivers more than a meal, we deliver hope to families in crisis. Chronically hungry children suffer permanent developmental impairments that limit physical, intellectual and emotional growth and lead to chronic illnesses like asthma, obesity, depression and anxiety. Kids’ Meals doesn’t just impact a hungry child’s meal time; we impact their lifetime. Kids’ Meals is the only home meal delivery program in the nation focused on children, and since our founding in 2006, we have delivered more than 4 million meals. #feedourfuture Interested in volunteering? Please contact John at volunteer@kidsmealshouston.org
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http://www.kidsmealsinc.org
External link for Kids' Meals, Inc.
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- volunteering, company volunteering, feeding children, and nonproft philantropy
Locations
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Primary
330 Garden Oaks
Houston, Texas 77018, US
Employees at Kids' Meals, Inc.
Updates
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Hunger-Free Family, after Hurricane Beryl you showed up and showed out! Because of you, nutritious meals and extra water made it to the doorsteps of thousands of children. Thank you so much for your dedication and support this week! 🌟 . . . #VolunteerAppreciation #CommunityStrong #KidsMealsInc #Give #Meals #Lunch #HTX #Houston #Hurricane #HurricanBeryl
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S&P Joins Kids’ Meals at Groundbreaking Satterfield & Pontikes Construction (S&P) was proud to stand alongside our partners at Kids' Meals, Inc. to break ground on the new Building Hope Campus. The two-story, 50,000 square-foot building includes a large office space, a welcome center, education and conference rooms, volunteer snack preparation, and 11,790 square-feet of warehouse with five-tier storage racks. With the front entrance shaped like a sack lunch, the facility, designed by Kirksey Architects, inspires childlike wonder. Since 2006, Kids’ Meals has delivered over 13.5 million free, healthy meals directly to food-insecure children in 56 zip codes across Harris and Montgomery Counties. As first responders to children under 5 facing hunger due to extreme poverty, their mission is to end childhood hunger in Greater Houston by delivering meals and collaborating to provide resources that break the cycle of poverty. “We’re pleased we can help Kids’ Meals fulfill their mission,” says George A. Pontikes Jr., S&P Chairman & CEO. “No child should go hungry.” Kids’ Meals is unique in the nation, starting with two delivery vans and growing to a fleet of 21, connecting families to over 70 service partners. With over 80,000 preschool-aged children in Harris County living in food insecurity, their goal is to feed 26,000 children daily by 2031, aiming to make Houston the first city to end childhood hunger. The new facility is expected to complete Summer 2025. Learn more at https://buff.ly/3dbHTHc Team & Contributors Architect: Kirksey Architecture General Contractor: Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Project Manager: Pin Oak Interests Subs: Greco Structures, LLC Pappas Family #SatPon #KidsMeals #EndChildhoodHunger #NewConstruction
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Montgomery County Office Update: The Kids' Meals Montgomery County location now has power. Volunteer shifts will resume this morning, July 12th, at 9 AM. Your overwhelming support means all the DIY lunch supply packs have already been picked up from our Montgomery County location. Even though DIY lunch supply packs are no longer available for pick-up, you can still help hungry children in our community affected by Hurricane Beryl by purchasing items and packing meals from home. Each lunch should include 1 item from each category (protein, drink, snack, fruit). Here is a list of approved shelf-stable items: Protein – Peanut butter crackers, jerky, tuna packs, shelf-stable chicken salad Drinks – 8 oz. water bottles, shelf-stable milk box, 100% juice Snacks – Whole wheat crackers, skinny pop, pretzels, granola bars Fruit – Fruit cups, applesauce, dried fruit Thank you for all you do for Kids’ Meals and to ensure no child goes hungry. Ever!
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We're looking for a dedicated Lead Kitchen Volunteer to join our passionate team! - Make a direct impact on childhood hunger in Houston - Join a supportive and caring community of volunteers and staff - Gain valuable experience in food service and nonprofit operations If you're passionate about making a difference and can commit to regular volunteer hours, we want you to join our team! Reach out to hr@kidsmealsinc.org for more details. More information below! 👇 Tasks Will Include: - Train and enforce proper procedures & standards to ensure food and kitchen safety and to meet health code standards and requirements - Provide volunteers with proper orientation and training to begin projects - Assist with kitchen supplies to ensure kitchen is clean and well stocked - Other tasks as assigned . . . #VolunteerOpportunities #Kitchen #FoodService #FoodIndustry #VolunteerHours
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July 31st is the last day to drop off 100% juice boxes, but it's not too late to get involved! This summer, we're feeding over 15,000 children a day, so every juice box makes a difference. Want to host a short-term challenge? Here are a few ideas! 1. Week-Long Challenge: Gather your friends and family for a week-long collection drive. 2. Virtual Platform: Head to kidsmealsinc.org/juicebox and sign up for YouGiveGoods where you will receive a custom donation page and link. They'll handle the rest, delivering the juice boxes directly to us! 3. One-Day Challenge: Host a quick collection drive and drop off your contributions! So far over 118,000 juices have been donated, helping us complete thousands of lunches with a refreshing, 100% juice box. Thank you for feeding the future! #KidsMealsInc #JuiceBoxChallenge #FeedTheKids #YouGiveGoods . . . #JBC24 #Juices #Houston #Heat #Feed #Kids #Magnolia #MontgomeryCounty #HarrisCounty #Give
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Did you see Kids' Meals CEO, Beth Braniff Harp, on Houston Life today? More information about how you can help food-insecure families after Hurricane Beryl down below! https://lnkd.in/dTjwwZHP KPRC #HurricaneBeryl #Houston #Storms #Volunteer #Help
Help Kids’ Meals families fight childhood hunger after Hurricane Beryl
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STORM UPDATE: As a result of Hurricane Beryl, we are sending out shelf-stable meals and need help restocking our shelf-stable pantry. Over 15,000 preschool-aged children and their older siblings who are out of school for the summer depend on the free, healthy lunches you make possible each weekday. The impact of this hurricane compounds their challenges. Delivering at this high rate means even our packed-full pantry will run out quickly. Here are 4 Ways You Can Help: 1️⃣ Shop in-store and drop off donations directly at Kids' Meals (330 Garden Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77018) 2️⃣ Check out our Amazon wishlist and have items shipped directly to us: https://lnkd.in/gSECc8V2 3️⃣ Make a donation, and we'll purchase essential items to keep our shelves stocked. Every $2 makes and delivers a meal to a child: https://lnkd.in/gVjZEQjP 4️⃣ Pack Meals from Anywhere! kidsmealsinc.org/diy Every contribution matters and brings us closer to ensuring no child goes hungry - even during a natural disaster. Be a hunger hero today! 🧡 . . . #HoustonStrong #FeedOurFuture #HoustonUnited #Houston #HoustonStorm #Storms #HoustonTornado #HungerHero #Children
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We hope you and your loved ones made it through Hurricane Beryl safely. 📞 If you need help: call 211. 🔗 Report damage and needs: ConnectiveSurvey.org.
Impacted by Hurricane Beryl? Stay safe and informed with these important resources: 📞 If you need help: call 211. 🔗 Report damage and needs: ConnectiveSurvey.org. Stay tuned for more updates and take care of yourselves and your loved ones. United Way of Greater Houston #HurricaneBeryl
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Hunger Heroes of the Week! 🦸♂️ To the amazing groups pictured and everyone else who joined us this week, THANK YOU! By packing nutritious meals this week, these incredible groups made it possible to deliver free, nutritious lunches to 15,000+ preschool-aged children and their older siblings who are out of school for the summer. Thank you for spreading hope and for feeding the future! Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Bhavesh Patel, Malisha Patel, MHA, FACHE, Unite & Inspire, Greater Houston Chapter of Community Associations Institute, J.P. Morgan, Shell Energy, 1st Franklin Financial Corporation, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Reliant Energy . . . #volunteering #giveback #houston #kidsmeals #nutrition #mealsforall
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