Food For Families 2026

We are excited to kick off the 5th Annual Food for Families Competition—a community-wide challenge to see who can collect the most food and make the biggest impact right here in our community.

Last year, our community came together to provide the equivalent of 45,886 pounds of food. That was an incredible accomplishment—but this year, the need has grown.

The competition will feature five categories: Business • Education • Government • Faith-Based & Civic • Health & Fitness

Each category will have a winner, along with one overall champion. Winners will receive a plaque, public recognition, and a social media spotlight celebrating their community leadership.

Host a food drive at your organization and collect unexpired, unopened items, especially:

• Proteins: Peanut butter, tuna, chicken

• Pop-top foods: Soups, fruits, and vegetables

• Breakfast & kid-friendly foods: Cereal and snacks

Can't host a food drive? You can still compete!

Every $1 donated = 2 pounds of food toward the competition.

Friday, November 20 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. @ Helping Hands Ministry back of the building by the loading dock.

Please mark your donations with your organization's name so your team receives credit! Monetary donations can be made online at helpinghandsbelton.org, mailed to PO Box 1923, Belton, TX 76513, or brought to Helping Hands on collection day.

Are you in? Let us know by emailing alicia@helpinghandsbelton.org and we’ll get you signed up!

Thank you to our 2025 participants!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What are the start and end dates for the food drive?
While the start date is up to you, we ask that all donations be dropped off to HHM (2210 Holland Road) between 9am – 5pm on November 20th.

Do I have to be part of an organization to participate?
No, donations from individuals and families are welcome!

How do I sign up to be a collection site?
Please email alicia@helpinghandsbelton.org to sign up, and make sure to include a .png or .jpg image of your logo so we can recognize you!

What if I am unable to drop off my donations?
If you need us to pick up your donations, that’s no problem! Please schedule a pick up time by November 6th.

What items are accepted?
Anything non-perishable, unopened, and in-date! We are encouraging items such as cereal, canned fruits, canned soups, canned vegetables, juice, granola bars, applesauce, kid-friendly snacks, baby food, peanut butter, canned meat, seasonings, flour, and sugar.

Will you provide a donation box and signage?
We are happy to provide a donation box! We also encourage your organization (especially schools!) to be creative in creating and/or decorating a box.

How will my organization be recognized?
We are so thankful for your participation, and can’t wait to recognize you! We will share your logo/organization name on our social media platforms, website, and our monthly newsletter to donors and friends of HHM.

I’m unable to donate food. Can I donate money?
Absolutely! Every $1 donated equals 2 pounds of food. You can give here.