Father’s Day: Forget the wallet and BBQ pit this year. Give back. We can help.

Aimy Steadman
Online Development Coordinator

Father’s Day is June 21. If your dad is like mine, I know he doesn’t need another “As Seen on TV” gadget to add to his collection in the garage. If your dad already has enough “stuff,” another way to celebrate his honor is to support causes in his community.

I know my dad would enjoy spending time with my sister and me for Father’s Day. I’m a new employee at the Food Bank, and my dad is curious about how my role makes a difference and wants to see what the Food Bank is all about. Did you know the Food Bank offers several opportunities for families to spend time together while giving back to their community? 

 John Steadman, my dad

You can:

Volunteer as a family. Children as young as eight can help sort food donations. You can get a behind-the-scenes look at how food donations from the community get to hungry Central Texans. Your family will share a common bond while doing something worthwhile for others.

Host a Food & Fund Drive. You and your father can collect non-perishable food items and cash donations from your friends and neighbors and help feed hungry Central Texans.

Make a tribute donation.  Make a tribute to your father by donating, the Food Bank will send him a card in the mail letting him know about your gift. Every $5 you donate provides $25 of nutritious food to our hungry neighbors. 

Grow & Give. The Food Bank has a new program for gardeners to donate fresh produce from their harvest. My dad and I recently started some gardening projects together, and it’s been a great way to connect and learn new skills together.
 
Consider celebrating your dad this Father’s Day through giving back to your community. I will!