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Food For Families

 

 

Friday, November 20th, 2026
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
KWTX (6700 American Plaza)

 

Join KWTX News 10, H-E-B, and the Longhorn Council, Scouting America for the 37th annual Food For Families food drive.

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CHAIRPERSON’S CUP

The largest one-day food drive in Central Texas is held the Friday before Thanksgiving and is sponsored by H-E-B, KWTX, and Longhorn Council, Scouting America.

Caritas of Waco is proud to be one of the Central Texas food pantries to receive food and monetary donations, in addition to:

Acts Storehouse
Caritas of Waco
Carver Park Baptist Church
Central Texas Food Bank
Church of the Open Door
Crestview Church of Christ
Family of Faith Worship Center
Shepherd’s Heart of Lorena
Robinson Food Pantry
The Salvation Army


Preferred items:

  • Canned Meats
  • Tuna
  • Chili
  • Stew/Soup
  • Chicken
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Sugar
  • Corn Meal
  • Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Cereals
  • Baby Food
  • Peanut Butter
  • Dry Beans
  • Flour
  • Rice

Food For Families Chairperson’s Cup Competition:

Register for the Chairperson’s Cup Competition against other businesses, schools, churches, families, or groups (in your category and group size) to collect the most pounds of food for the Food for Families drive. To register, click here.

Complete the form and send to aowen@caritas-waco.org by November 13th.

 

Making A Difference Together

"I support Caritas because I believe in the mission and see the need in our community. In addition to the food pantry and the many client services that are offered, I find it very beneficial that Caritas offers job training and certifications which allow the client to become self-sufficient. I encourage everyone to consider supporting Caritas, whether it be financially or as a volunteer. You’ll be amazed by the dedication of Caritas’s staff and actually see the impact of your contribution. "

Cindy Wood, Caritas Board President

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