SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio philanthropist Harvey E. Najim has partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank for three holiday distribution events this week.
“I’ve been here every year for many years, and every time I come, I get all excited again because I know that today over 1500 families won’t have to worry about food for their families or children,” Najim said.
The distributions are targeted to San Antonio-area school districts that serve low-income households.
“Harvey Najim is a great champion for children in our community, and his support this December will help ensure no child will go to bed hungry,” said Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank. “Harvey’s support this December is unprecedented in the nation.”
Cooper said the government shutdown is still affecting people in San Antonio and the San Antonio Food Bank’s stock.
Donations and large events like on Wednesday can help families stretch the nonprofit’s dollars through the holiday season, Cooper added.
“When families are making that choice of ‘Do I provide Christmas gifts for my kids, or do I put food on the table?’ That shouldn’t be the dilemma,” Cooper said.
The first mega distribution took place at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Northside ISD’s Gustafson Stadium, located at 7001 Culebra Road.
Students from several Northside ISD schools volunteered, including many from several sports teams.
“We get in a workout with all this lifting,” said some members of a high school baseball team. “It’s amazing, it just makes us feel better”.
Pre-registration is required for these events, so if you can’t make it on Wednesday, you can pre-register for the following dates:
- Dec. 12 - 8:30 a.m. at 7800 Kindred Street.
- Dec. 17 - 8:30 a.m. at the Alamodome.
You can pre-register for food distribution events here.
Volunteers are welcome! Anyone who wants to volunteer can register here.