PRECINCT 3 FOOD DRIVE
Hello Fellow Residents of Lubbock!
One of the reasons I am running for Justice of the Peace is because I love my community and I love to serve my community. I have spent a lot of time volunteering, including for organizations such as Meals On Wheels.
Right now, due to the federal government shutdown, people are hurting and people are hungry. We will not allow this to happen – not on my watch! I know there are many places offering food assistance, but sometimes those programs have a lot of hoops to jump through and can take forever.
This food drive is not just for seniors. It is for anyone who needs the help!
I have reached out to some local businesses, asking them to join my campaign efforts to help us feed people in our precinct, and God Bless them for standing up and being willing to help! For those of you reading who are in a position to help us, please sign up to do so! For those of you who need help, all you have to do is ask, but please be patient as we are just getting organized. We can offer you assistance in both English and Spanish!
For Donors and Volunteers – here is what we need:
Food (especially basics such as beans, white rice, pasta, fresh produce, tortillas, powdered milk, shelf stable milk, canned goods, canned meats including tuna, sardines, potted meat, chili beans, etc.) PET FOOD (labeled cats/dogs), gift cards for local restaurants, money (this will be used for food ONLY). We also ask that you go thru your closets, bathrooms, luggage, etc and find all those little hotel sized sundries such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc! We also need help with distribution and logistics. We need help getting the word out, so let everyone know!
We cannot accept clothing or other donations. Please contact your favorite charity if you have those types of donations.
For Recipients – here is what we need:
Your contact information and proof that you reside in the 3rd precinct. We need to know if you have any allergies. You do not need to worry about picking up your box, it will be delivered to you. You can see the Precinct 3 map on the Voting Info page.
Donors and recipients, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Here are some resources that may be able to assist you as well (from a local news station website):
Booker T. Washington Community Garden – The community garden grows fresh veggies to share with volunteers, neighbors and local food pantries. The garden is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and every other Saturday.
East Lubbock Art House – The community fridges, located at 405 MLK Jr. Boulevard, are available to anyone 24/7 to either donate or take food out.
Heart of Lubbock Community Garden – The community garden is open 24/7 and open for anyone to plant, take, produce and make art. The garden hosts planting days and other events.
Hope Community of Shalom – Every Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the church will host dinner at 2005 Avenue T.
Lubbock Dream Center – Every Saturday, the center serves the community with its mobile food truck. For more information, contact Matt Cantu at matt@cotrpeople.com.
Lubbock Impact – The food and hygiene pantry is open Monday evenings from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participants can shop at the pantry every 30 days, no appointment is necessary.
Upbring Neighborhood House – The program provides food vouchers and emergency food to families with children, people with disabilities and elderly people.
Salvation Army – Lubbock and surrounding counties are provided with feeding programs and food vouchers among many other helpful resources.
South Plains Food Bank – Food applications are open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The organization provides food assistance, off-site children’s feedings and a senior box program.
Susie’s Closet – Located at 224 Buddy Holly Avenue, the program offers food assistance on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
You can use this link to find even more programs – https://www.findhelp.org/food/food-pantry–lubbock-tx