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FBISD partners with local businesses/organizations in creating disaster relief donation and distribution sites (9/1/17)

donation information

 

FORT BEND ISD (September 1, 2017) – To further assist families who are recovering from the effects of Hurricane Harvey, Fort Bend ISD has partnered with area businesses and faith-based organizations to establish drop off/distribution locations where community members may bring donations and families affected by the storm may receive items they need.

 

Donations for classrooms affected

In addition, the Fort Bend Education Foundation is raising funds for Emergency Grants to outfit classrooms/campuses in Fort Bend ISD that were affected by Hurricane Harvey! Visit the Fort Bend Education Foundation website to make a donation for these grants. 

 

Donations and relief for families

You can support families by donating any of the following items:

  • Linen/Bedding – new linen (including pillows, pillow cases, blankets, sheets, comforters and towels), air mattresses and cots
  • Toiletries – deodorant, tooth paste and tooth brushes, mouthwash, lotion, lip balm, shaving cream, disposable razors, feminine products, baby wipes, hand sanitizer (travel size), hair combs/brushes, ponytail holders/clips, baby diapers
  • Miscellaneous – Flash lights, batteries, battery-operated lanterns, clothes pins, clotheslines, air freshener, insect repellant spray, school supplies
  • School uniforms – polo shirts (multiple colors), khaki/navy bottoms (including pants, jumpers, walking shorts, skirts and skorts), belts and solid-colored sweaters, jackets and coats for elementary and middle school students (See full list of FBISD school uniforms for more details.)
  • School clothing – for students of all ages, sizes and grade levels (PreK-12)
  • Non-perishable food items – including bottled water, canned/powdered milk, canned orange juice, baby food, instant rice, fruit (apples/bananas/oranges)

Community members may drop off donations, and families may receive donated items, at the following FBISD community-supported donation/distribution sites (**with some exceptions) below.

 

Donation sites include:

FBISD’s Shared Dreams

1555 Independence Blvd.

Missouri City, TX 77489

September 5 – September 8 from 2-5 p.m. each day

(Out-of-town donations may be shipped/mailed to the Shared Dreams location.)

**Shared Dreams is only accepting school supplies, new and gently-used school clothing and uniforms, as well as new underwear, socks and shoes. To receive these items, families with registered FBISD students are required to contact their school nurse for assistance.

 

Word of Restoration International Church

7620 FM 521 Rd.

Rosharon, TX 77583

September 3, 1-5 p.m.; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

(Out-of-town donations may be shipped/mailed to Word of Restoration International Church.)

 

Together We Stand Church

1432 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, TX 77489

Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

(Out-of-town donations may be shipped/mailed to Together We Stand Church.)

**This location is not accepting clothing items.

 

Block House Coffee and Kitchen

611 Jackson Street

Richmond, TX 77469

Open Tuesday, September 5 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; then Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

(Out-of-town donations may be shipped/mailed to Block House Coffee and Kitchen, Attention: Harvey.)

**This location is not accepting clothing items.

 

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministries

435 Stafford Run

Stafford, TX 77477

Donations: Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Pickups: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

As a reminder, please continue to refer to the FBISD website and social media accounts to get the latest information and updates regarding recovery efforts, school closures/openings and more.

You can find additional information regarding Hurricane Harvey and/or recovery efforts on the following websites:

 

Note: The information provided on this page will continue to be updated as resources and needs are identified.