--- title: HTX Basket Brigade | Neighbors Helping Neighbors description: HTX Basket Brigade brings donors, volunteers, and community partners together to support Houston families through food, community support, and acts of kindness. image: https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hubfs/315301481_10160627707308035_6233428710418924229_n.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/home-design-sandbox#main-content) ![](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20201119_115719777_iOS.jpg?width=75&height=75&name=20201119_115719777_iOS.jpg) - [Home](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/) - [About](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/about) - [FAQ](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/contact-0) - [Contact](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/contact) - [Requests](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/requests-1) - [Pictures by year](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/media) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/) - [About](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/about) - [FAQ](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/contact-0) - [Contact](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/contact) - [Requests](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/requests-1) - [Pictures by year](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/media) - [Donate](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/donate) [Donate](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/donate) [Donate Now — Feed a Houston Family](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/home-design-sandbox#htx-zeffy-donation) [Donate Now — Feed a Houston Family](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/htx-basket-brigade) Secure donation powered by Zeffy [![Basket Brigade logo](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20201119_115719777_iOS.jpg?width=51&height=62&name=20201119_115719777_iOS.jpg)HTX Basket Brigade](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/home-design-sandbox#htx-v2) [Our impact](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/home-design-sandbox#htx-impact)[The basket build](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/home-design-sandbox#htx-build)[Our photos](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/media)[Donate↗](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/htx-basket-brigade) Menu ☰ [Our impact](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/home-design-sandbox#htx-impact)[The basket build](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/home-design-sandbox#htx-build)[Our photos](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/media)[Our story](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/about)[Contact us](mailto:info@htxbasketbrigade.com) NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS • HOUSTON, TEXAS # A little kindness.*A stronger Houston.* We bring people together to help Houston families through food, community support, and practical acts of kindness. [Donate↗](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/htx-basket-brigade)[Get involved](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/volunteer/) Secure giving through Zeffy · Neighbors helping neighbors ![HTX Basket Brigade volunteers gathered behind rows of Thanksgiving food baskets at a past build](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20Event%20Pictures%20and%20Videos/315444006_10160627707048035_6405494316376758632_n.jpg?width=1200&height=650&name=315444006_10160627707048035_6405494316376758632_n.jpg) Our community in action at a past basket build. Serving Houston since 2015100% volunteer-run501(c)(3) nonprofit LOCAL PEOPLE. LASTING GOOD. ## A stronger community starts with us. A gift of money, time, or talent can make a meaningful difference. We connect that generosity with opportunities to support families right here in Houston. OUR NEXT COMMUNITY EVENT ## The Thanksgiving Basket Build. Help feed **300 Houston families** this Thanksgiving. ### Give a *Meal* **$19.79**feeds one family. [Help feed a family ↗](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/htx-basket-brigade) ### Lend a *Hand* Join your neighbors to pack Thanksgiving baskets. **Wednesday, November 18, 2026**6:30–8:30 PM CST **Houston Texans YMCA**5202 Griggs Road, Houston, TX 77021 [Get directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=5202+Griggs+Road+Houston+TX+77021)[Volunteer at the Build →](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/volunteer/) THIS IS WHAT SHOWING UP LOOKS LIKE ## The best part is the people. A few moments from past builds. Familiar faces, new friends, and a shared reason to be here. ![Two volunteers smiling together at a past HTX Basket Brigade event](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20Event%20Pictures%20and%20Videos/315280580_10160627705363035_2615134861001415906_n-1.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=315280580_10160627705363035_2615134861001415906_n-1.jpg) Old friends. New traditions. ![Volunteers working together to assemble Thanksgiving baskets](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20Event%20Pictures%20and%20Videos/315555401_10160627688893035_7571092388417284269_n.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=315555401_10160627688893035_7571092388417284269_n.jpg) Many hands. One shared purpose. ![A young volunteer helping at an HTX Basket Brigade build](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20Event%20Pictures%20and%20Videos/315599233_10160627666328035_3114300596234781724_n.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=315599233_10160627666328035_3114300596234781724_n.jpg) Kindness has no age limit. [Explore our builds through the years ↗](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/media) ## Rooted in Thanksgiving. Growing with Houston. Our story began in 2015 with a simple goal: help Houston families enjoy Thanksgiving. In 2026, we became a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Thanksgiving remains at the heart of our work, and we're building toward more ways to support our neighbors throughout the year. [Meet HTX Basket Brigade ↗](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/about) [Read our 501(c)(3) announcement ↗](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/htx-basket-brigade-receives-501c3-recognition-building-on-more-than-a-decade-of-community-service) ## A few helpful details. How can I get involved? Support our work with a donation, volunteer for an upcoming event, or contact us about sharing your time, skills, or a new idea. Our next event is listed above. Is HTX Basket Brigade a nonprofit? Yes. HTX Basket Brigade is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. EIN: 43-2182123. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Can my company or group help? Absolutely. Bring a volunteer group, support the basket build, or explore a corporate sponsorship. Email our team to coordinate. [info@htxbasketbrigade.com](mailto:info@htxbasketbrigade.com) ## There's more good we can do. Together. Give, volunteer, or bring an idea. Help shape what's next for Houston families. [Support our mission↗](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/htx-basket-brigade)[Volunteer with us](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/volunteer/) **HTX Basket Brigade • EIN 43-2182123** 2339 Commerce St, Suite 175, Houston, TX 77002 © 2026 HTX Basket Brigade [info@htxbasketbrigade.com](mailto:info@htxbasketbrigade.com) [Facebook ↗](https://www.facebook.com/HtownBasketBrigade)[Instagram ↗](https://www.instagram.com/htxbasketbrigade/)[Privacy](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/privacy) [Donate↗](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/htx-basket-brigade)[Volunteer](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/volunteer/) × # Help Set the Table for Houston Families [HTX Basket Brigade is a Houston 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing donors, volunteers, and community partners together to provide Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need.](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/volunteer) ![20201119\_115719777\_iOS-1](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20201119_115719777_iOS-1.jpg?width=375&height=375&name=20201119_115719777_iOS-1.jpg "20201119_115719777_iOS-1") ## 2026 HTX Basket Brigade — Basket Build **Wednesday, November 18, 2026** **6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CST** **Houston Texans YMCA** 5202 Griggs Road Houston, TX 77021 [Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=5202+Griggs+Road+Houston+TX+77021) Join us as we assemble Thanksgiving food baskets for Houston families. [Sign up to volunteer](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/volunteer/) ## 3 ways you can help Help provide Thanksgiving food baskets for Houston families through donations, volunteering, and community support. [Volunteer](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/volunteer/) [Click to join](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/volunteer/) ### Volunteer at the Basket Build Help us pack Thanksgiving baskets for **300 Houston families** alongside our community partners. **Wednesday, November 18, 2026 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CST** **Houston Texans YMCA** 5202 Griggs Road, Houston, TX 77021 Whether you're joining with family, friends, or coworkers, we'd love your help. Please sign up so our team can plan for everyone attending. [Donate Now — Feed a Houston Family](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/home-design-sandbox#htx-zeffy-donation) [Donate Now — Feed a Houston Family](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/htx-basket-brigade) Secure donation powered by Zeffy If the pop-up does not open, [donate directly through Zeffy](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/htx-basket-brigade). ### Help Feed 300 Houston Families This Thanksgiving **One family. One Thanksgiving meal. Just $19.79.** HTX Basket Brigade is working with the Texans YMCA and the University of Houston Track & Field Team to provide Thanksgiving meals for 300 local families. Your generosity makes the difference. Click the orange **Donate Now** button below to give securely through Zeffy without leaving our website. Interested in corporate sponsorship? [Contact our team](mailto:info@htxbasketbrigade.com). [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/htxbasketbrigade/) [Click to get social](https://www.instagram.com/htxbasketbrigade/) ### Share our Social with your friends Each year, our team grows with new volunteers joining the cause, making it a joyful and impactful experience for all. It’s a powerful reminder of the grassroots spirit of charity work—how even one random act of kindness can truly change a life. Spread the word and help us reach as many people as possible ## Join our leadership team Are you looking to make a meaningful impact? HTX Basket Brigade is seeking dedicated individuals to enhance our leadership team! We need passionate volunteers to assist with various roles, including website management, social media, corporate donor outreach, logistics, and more. Your involvement will not only support our mission but also provide consistent opportunities for engagement year after year. If you're interested in contributing your skills and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Click below to send us an email and join us in our efforts to support families in need. [Join the leadership team](mailto:info@htxbasketbrigade.com) > What began nearly forty years ago as one man’s individual effort to feed two families has now helped millions of those often forgotten around the world! > >   > > The International Basket Brigade is a 100% volunteer run program dedicated to feeding those in need. It’s built on a simple notion: one small act of generosity on the part of one caring person can transform the lives of hundreds. > > > > ![About-us-Image-1\_1920-e1525391876813](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About-us-Image-1_1920-e1525391876813.jpg?width=250&height=139&name=About-us-Image-1_1920-e1525391876813.jpg) > > The International Basket Brigade was founded by#1 NY Times bestselling author, philanthropist, and the nations #1 Life and Business Strategist-  Tony Robbins ## See things in action This is what our basket build day looks like- Houstonians coming together to help other Houstonians  ## Latest Posts! ## [HTX Basket Brigade Receives 501(c)(3) Recognition, Building on More Than a Decade of Community Service](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/htx-basket-brigade-receives-501c3-recognition-building-on-more-than-a-decade-of-community-service) ![Picture of HTXBasketBrigade](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/13ec2f9f48d96a5f45c23d48bd22111b) [HTXBasketBrigade](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/author/htxbasketbrigade) Oct 29, 2026, 11:26:45 PM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOUSTON — October 29, 2026 — HTX Basket Brigade announces that it has... [Read more](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/htx-basket-brigade-receives-501c3-recognition-building-on-more-than-a-decade-of-community-service) [![](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025%20Mark%20your%20calendar%20IG%20story%20(Instagram%20Post%20(45)).png?height=200&name=2025%20Mark%20your%20calendar%20IG%20story%20(Instagram%20Post%20(45)).png)](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/status-update-food-ordered-to-feed-500-families) ## [Status Update: Food Ordered to Feed 500 Families](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/status-update-food-ordered-to-feed-500-families) ![Picture of HTXBasketBrigade](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/13ec2f9f48d96a5f45c23d48bd22111b) [HTXBasketBrigade](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/author/htxbasketbrigade) Nov 17, 2025, 8:44:37 AM We’ve officially placed the food order for 500 Thanksgiving baskets. Our original goal was 600, but... [Read more](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/status-update-food-ordered-to-feed-500-families) [![](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Nov%208%2c%202025%2c%2005_10_04%20PM.png?height=200&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Nov%208%2c%202025%2c%2005_10_04%20PM.png)](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/the-power-of-a-few-and-why-your-35-matters-more-than-ever) [Donate](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/tag/donate) ## [The Power of a Few — and Why Your $35 Matters More Than Ever](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/the-power-of-a-few-and-why-your-35-matters-more-than-ever) ![Picture of HTXBasketBrigade](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/13ec2f9f48d96a5f45c23d48bd22111b) [HTXBasketBrigade](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/author/htxbasketbrigade) Nov 14, 2025, 7:30:00 AM Every big movement starts small. For the HTX Basket Brigade, it began with just a handful of... [Read more](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/the-power-of-a-few-and-why-your-35-matters-more-than-ever) [![](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Give%20me%20a%20like%20if%20you%20think%20this%20is%20a%20great%20thing%20to%20see%20(1).png?height=200&name=Give%20me%20a%20like%20if%20you%20think%20this%20is%20a%20great%20thing%20to%20see%20(1).png)](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/social-media-its-a-lot-to-keep-up-with-but-you-can-help) [Spread the word](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/tag/spread-the-word) ## [Social Media- It’s a Lot to Keep Up With — But You Can Help](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/social-media-its-a-lot-to-keep-up-with-but-you-can-help) ![Picture of HTXBasketBrigade](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/13ec2f9f48d96a5f45c23d48bd22111b) [HTXBasketBrigade](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/author/htxbasketbrigade) Nov 13, 2025, 8:00:04 AM Running this whole operation — the food orders, volunteer lists, truck routes, and family... [Read more](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/htxbasketbrigade/social-media-its-a-lot-to-keep-up-with-but-you-can-help) [Pictures of past events](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/media) ### Subscribe to our blog Here! [2024 Pictures!](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/2024-images) ![315280580\_10160627705363035\_2615134861001415906\_n-1](https://20957375.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20957375/hubfs/2022%20Event%20Pictures%20and%20Videos/315280580_10160627705363035_2615134861001415906_n-1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=315280580_10160627705363035_2615134861001415906_n-1.jpg) ![315717076\_10160627717713035\_8450406175023367030\_n](https://20957375.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20957375/hubfs/2022%20Event%20Pictures%20and%20Videos/315717076_10160627717713035_8450406175023367030_n.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=315717076_10160627717713035_8450406175023367030_n.jpg) ![315303998\_10160627666028035\_2044357912430528656\_n](https://20957375.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20957375/hubfs/2022%20Event%20Pictures%20and%20Videos/315303998_10160627666028035_2044357912430528656_n.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=315303998_10160627666028035_2044357912430528656_n.jpg) ![315555401\_10160627688893035\_7571092388417284269\_n](https://20957375.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20957375/hubfs/2022%20Event%20Pictures%20and%20Videos/315555401_10160627688893035_7571092388417284269_n.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=315555401_10160627688893035_7571092388417284269_n.jpg) ![315599233\_10160627666328035\_3114300596234781724\_n](https://20957375.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20957375/hubfs/2022%20Event%20Pictures%20and%20Videos/315599233_10160627666328035_3114300596234781724_n.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=315599233_10160627666328035_3114300596234781724_n.jpg) ![](https://20957375.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20957375/hubfs/2022%20Event%20Pictures%20and%20Videos/315444006_10160627707048035_6405494316376758632_n.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=315444006_10160627707048035_6405494316376758632_n.jpg) ![](https://20957375.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20957375/hubfs/2022%20Event%20Pictures%20and%20Videos/315401224_10160627706828035_5326390325424487315_n.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=315401224_10160627706828035_5326390325424487315_n.jpg) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/HtownBasketBrigade) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/basket-brigade-houston/) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/htxbasketbrigade/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://x.com/htxbasket) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.linkedin.com/company/basket-brigade-houston) - [Home](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com) - [About](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/about) - [FAQ](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/contact-0) - [Contact](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/contact) - [Requests](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/requests-1) - [Pictures by year](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/media) --- [![](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20201119_115719777_iOS.jpg?width=75&height=75&name=20201119_115719777_iOS.jpg)](https://www.htxbasketbrigade.com/) 2339 Commerce St, Houston, TX 77002 suite 175 Copyright © 2026, HTXBasketBrigade