First Presbyterian Church of Houston to Host “Feeding Houston’s Heroes” Event

Church leaders and volunteers will distribute 300 meals to community’s first responders

HOUSTON, May 18, 2020 – First Presbyterian Church of Houston is expecting a parade of vehicles Tuesday morning as it hosts one of the biggest Feeding Houston’s Heroes (FHH) events yet. FHH Volunteers will turn the FPC parking lot into a drive-thru, distributing hundreds of meals to Houston’s EMS crews, firefighters, police officers and other first responders. Meals will be prepared by Pioneer Smokehouse owner Mark Renn, who is also an ordained ECO pastor. 

Where: FPC Houston ‘s North parking lot at 5300 Main St, Houston, TX 77004

Vehicles will enter on south side and exit on north side

When: 11am until Noon, Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Feeding Houston’s Heroes, a newly formed initiative in partnership with FPC Houston, is an opportunity for Houstonians to express their appreciation to Houston’s healthcare workers, first responders and others on the front lines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Through online donations, FHH treats first responders and simultaneously supports local restaurants that have struggled to stay afloat during this time of uncertainty by using 100 percent of the money raised to purchase meals, snacks and coffee. 

“We are delighted to give back to these men and women who are giving everything they’ve got to protecting the health and welfare of Houstonians,” said Joni Calkins, FPC Houston member and a founder of Feeding Houston’s Heroes initiative. “If you are looking for a way to care for others during this time of social distancing, all the funds collected will be used for the purchase and delivery of meals and snacks.”

“It has been an honor and a privilege for us to be able to feed the heroes on the frontline,” said Addie Teague of Relish Restaurant and Bar. “Feeding Houston’s Heros has given us and our staff a sense of purpose, while also financially helping us keep our employees and pay our vendors during these trying times. We will get through this together.” 

You can make a gift in the following ways:

• Give online at https://fpchouston.org/give-at-fpc/ and select the Feeding Houston's Heroes fund 
• Text a donation to 713.804.8035 with the amount of your donation followed by FeedingHoustonsHeroes
• Donate by mailing your gift to: First Presbyterian Church, Attention: Finance Office, 5300 Main St. Houston, TX 77004         

Those outside of FPC Houston can also give via the FHH GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/feeding-houston039s-heroes.   

To learn more please visit https://fpchouston.org/feeding-houstons-heroes/. 

About First Presbyterian Church Houston

Established in 1839, First Presbyterian Church of Houston was one of the first churches to organize and build in Houston. Today its congregation continues to worship and serve from its location in the heart of the city's museum district. Committed to providing opportunities to gather, grow, and go, the FPC Houston community strives to impact Houston and beyond through multiple worship styles, Biblical teaching, and diverse opportunities to serve both locally and globally. FPC is affiliated with ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. For more information, visit https://fpchouston.org.

Photo credit: Ted Eytan

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