JSC Feeds Families … by stuffing a truck

2013-07-30

The Johnson Space Center family has, in the past, been the largest contributor to the Galveston Food Bank. Without the generous donations during the JSC Feeds Families food drive, many in our community might go hungry. The food drive for 2013 supported both the Galveston Food Bank and the Clear Lake Food Pantry.

Along with donation bins that had been on-site for weeks, the last push of the drive culminated in a “CANstruction” contest using food items to create art (many of the structures related to JSC or spaceflight). On July 26, the closing day of JSC Feeds Families, volunteers descended on the Space Center Houston parking lot to stuff not just one truck—but many—with more donations.

JSC Director Ellen Ochoa, right, helps out with collection efforts. Credit: NASA/David Dehoyos

Chief Financial Officer Dorothy Swanson and Director of JSC External Relations Mike Kincaid wear big grins as they help shepherd cars in the right direction. Credit: NASA/David Dehoyos

Johnson Space Center’s rover entices donations as a photo opportunity. Credit: NASA/David Dehoyos

Drive-by donations made contributing quick and easy. Credit: NASA/David Dehoyos

It was all hands on deck for volunteers helping to “stuff a truck.” Credit: NASA/David Dehoyos

A plethora of canned goods were donated for the Clear Lake Food Pantry and Galveston Food Bank. Credit: NASA/David Dehoyos

Joyce Abbey, a volunteer representing SAIC, speaks to a reporter about JSC Feeds Families. Credit: NASA/David Dehoyos