Holiday Assistance
Thanksgiving Food Assistance Registration
United Way of the Brazos Valley is helping people register for Thanksgiving meals. If you and your family are interested in holiday assistance, the following options are available. Please access the corresponding registration form to sign up for each program. Food assistance is provided by it’s corresponding program
This is not a complete list of holiday assistance available in the Brazos Valley. For additional resources, call 2-1-1 Texas by dialing 2-1-1 (or 1-877-541-7905) or visiting 211texas.org.
Thanksgiving Day Meals
Thanksgiving in the Brazos Valley hosted by Chartwells and Epicures Catering. The deadline to register for meal delivery is November 20, 2023 at 9am. Thanksgiving Meals delivered on Thanksgiving Day between 10am and 12:30pm (An adult must be present to receive delivery due to food safety issues).
One registration per address is allowed. Any duplicated address requests will be omitted. This program serves residents in Bryan and College Station, and deliveries will be made to addresses located in these two cities.
Registration has closed
Thanksgiving Baskets
Baskets will be delivered on Friday, November 17 between 11am-2pm.
Registration has closed
Thanksgiving Day Meal Volunteers – Thanksgiving in the Brazos Valley
Thanksgiving in the Brazos Valley is welcoming volunteers from the community to help deliver approximately 2,000 meals to residents on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteer opportunities are available starting 8am and ending at 11:40am.
Volunteers may register to assist with plating meals, loading cars and/or delivering meals to individuals and families in Bryan / College Station. Multiple shifts and duties are available.
Angel Tree Program – The Salvation Army of Bryan College Station
Volunteer to help provide Christmas gifts for children in need in your community! Sign- Up Today at bcsalvationarmy.galaxydigital.com
Assist individuals with adopting Angels or help organize Angel Tree Christmas gifts to prepare for distribution to the families.
*Minimum age 16 yrs old; An individual under age 18 must volunteer with a parent/guardian or school teacher/club sponsor.
To adopt an Angel and give gifts please sign up at: https://tsatx.org/bcsangeltree
Kettle Bell Ringers – The Salvation Army of Bryan College Station
Bell Ringing is the biggest fundraiser that The Salvation Army hosts every year. The money raised by Bell Ringing goes towards year-round programs including food pantry, rental and utility assistance, youth programs, and more.
We need individuals and groups to sign up to Bell Ring to help us have a successful seasonal campaign! This opportunity is very easy and good for all ages. Sign up at RegisterToRing.com. Exciting Red Kettle Sponsorships are available with significant signage and digital marketing for your business. For more information contact Kenzie.Johnson@uss.salvationarmy.org