Every November, something truly special happens in Houston. The city comes alive with generosity, teamwork, and heart — all sparked by one shared belief: no family should go without a Thanksgiving meal.
That belief is the heartbeat of the HTX Basket Brigade, and it exists because of you.
To our repeat donors, our day-one volunteers, and everyone who keeps coming back year after year: thank you. You are the reason this movement has grown from a small circle of dreamers into a powerful community effort touching hundreds of families across the city.
This year, we’re setting our biggest goal yet — and we’re counting on you to help us reach it.
Yes, 600 families! It’s a number that feels bold, but it’s also within reach — because we’ve seen what happens when Houston shows up.
Every basket you’ve helped fund in past years has done more than fill a pantry. It’s filled homes with hope. It’s given parents a chance to exhale, children a reason to smile, and neighbors a reminder that kindness still wins.
You’ve built something incredible — and now it’s time to grow it.
Returning donors are the backbone of everything we do. You give us stability and strength. Because of your commitment, we can plan ahead, coordinate deliveries, order food in bulk, and say “yes” to more families waiting for help.
Your loyalty makes our mission sustainable. But even more than that — your enthusiasm inspires others. When new donors see your consistency, they feel the authenticity of what we’re doing. You’ve turned giving into a tradition, and that tradition fuels the future.
And this year, we’re asking for your help in the most powerful way possible:
🎁 Invite one new person to donate or join you.
Bring a friend, coworker, family member, or neighbor into the fold. Tell them what it’s like to hand a basket to a grateful family. Share how it feels to see a parent’s eyes fill with tears of relief. Those moments are contagious — and your story is what will bring them in.
If every repeat donor invites just one new supporter, we’ll double our reach overnight.
Getting someone new to join in is easy:
Send them to our donation page. A single contribution can feed a family for the entire Thanksgiving holiday.
Invite them to volunteer. There’s nothing like the energy of build day — hundreds of volunteers assembling baskets, loading trucks, and watching generosity in motion.
Share our story. Post about the Basket Brigade on your social media or tag us when you give. Personal stories inspire more than any ad ever could.
Start a mini-team. Get your workplace, church group, or friend circle to sponsor 5 or 10 baskets together. Make giving a group celebration.
You don’t need to do it all — just do what you can. Every bit counts, and every new voice helps amplify the cause.
Think back to where we started — small gatherings, borrowed spaces, and handwritten notes on every basket. You helped us get from there to here.
Now, hundreds of volunteers pack boxes, local businesses donate supplies, and entire neighborhoods come together. That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident — it happens because people like you never stopped believing in the mission.
Your generosity has built a legacy that’s feeding both stomachs and souls. Families who once received baskets have returned in later years to give back. Children who helped their parents deliver baskets are now volunteering as adults. That’s the ripple effect you’ve created.
And it all started with the same simple act — deciding to give.
When we say we want to feed 600 families, it’s not about numbers — it’s about moments:
A single mom working two jobs who finally gets to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with her kids.
Grandparents who can welcome their children home without worrying about the cost of a big meal.
A young couple facing hard times who realize their community cares about them.
Each family represents a story, a struggle, and a moment of hope. When you donate, you’re not just giving food — you’re giving comfort and dignity.
Imagine what happens if every single person reading this brings one friend along:
✅ Our donor base doubles.
✅ Our volunteer roster fills up weeks early.
✅ More families get meals — without a single one left waiting.
That’s how community movements grow. Not through massive corporate campaigns, but through everyday people saying, “I care, and I know someone else who will too.”
So this year, as you make your annual donation or sign up to help deliver, take one extra step. Invite one new person to stand beside you. It might be the most impactful invitation you send all year.
Every November, the Basket Brigade reminds us of what Thanksgiving is truly about — gratitude, connection, and compassion.
We know there are countless causes competing for attention, but what makes this one special is how tangible it is. You don’t just see where your donation goes — you feel it. You see the smiles. You see the food being packed. You see the cars drive away full of baskets and joy.
You see community in action.
And the only way that continues is through you — our returning heroes who make it happen year after year.
To every donor who’s been with us from the beginning, to those who’ve joined along the way, and to the volunteers who keep showing up — thank you.
You’ve proven that consistency creates miracles. You’ve shown that generosity is not a one-time act but a lifestyle. You’ve made it possible for us to aim higher every year — and 2025 is no exception.
Let’s make this the year we surpass every goal, reach every family, and grow this community even wider.
Because together, we can turn gratitude into action — and action into impact.
Here’s how you can make a difference right now:
Donate: Give a Thanksgiving Basket »
Volunteer: Join Our Build or Delivery Day »
Invite a Friend: Share this post or send them the link — one invite could feed another family.
From everyone at the HTX Basket Brigade: thank you for being the reason this keeps working. Let’s make 2025 our biggest and most meaningful year yet.
🧺 One basket. One family. One new friend. Let’s do this—together.