AISD to Host a Houston Food Bank Distribution Site on April 24

The school district has once again partnered with the Houston Food Bank to help local families in need.

An AISD volunteer helps distribute food items provided by the Houston Food Bank on March 27, 2020.

To continue to help combat food scarcity, the Aldine Independent School District has once again partnered with the Houston Food Bank.

“I’m always impressed by the Houston Food Bank’s commitment to feeding families,” said Deputy Superintendent Selina Chapa. “And I have to give my appreciation to the AISD operations team and volunteers for stepping up to help make this event happen.”

Chapa said although the bags will be filled with a variety of food items, the focus this time will be on fruits and vegetables.

Volunteers will distribute the food like an assembly line. They will be taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus. The food bank will roll in separate trucks throughout the three-hour event, each carrying different types of food.

Houston Food Bank Distribution Site Information

• When: Friday, April 24, 2020
• When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Site: M.O. Campbell Educational Center (MOC), 1865 Aldine Bender Road (Houston, TX 77032)
• Reminder: The service will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Limit: One bag per family

Aldine ISD Police Department officers will be present to help direct traffic at the MOC. There will be multiple lines to expedite the distribution process. Volunteers are going to put the bag full of food in the car trunk of each vehicle, so there is no need for people to get off their cars.

The district is still offering students free curbside pick-up of breakfast and lunch meals. AISD is offering the meals at more than 20 selected school sites throughout Aldine.

As a reminder, schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year over concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus. However, the district will continue to provide access to learning through its Aldine At-Home virtual learning site. Aldine ISD has provided activities and opportunities on the website for students to receive feedback and communicate directly with their teachers.

“We’re doing everything we can to get food into the hands of the people who need it, to provide resources so students can continue to learn, and to stay connected with families,” said Dr. Martha Escalante, executive director of family and community engagement for AISD.