Houston Texans and Kroger will distribute 1,000 food packages at Reliant Stadium. Aldine ISD will offer another 1,000 turkeys and fresh produce during a free health festival. Both deliveries will be subject to availability.
Published November 6, 2026.
Two days of free turkeys in Houston are scheduled for Tuesday, November 10 and Saturday, November 21, 2026, ahead of Thanksgiving.
The first distribution, organized by the Houston Texans and Kroger, will be conducted from vehicles at Reliant Stadium. The second will take place at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center, where Aldine ISD and Equality Health Foundation will offer food, health services, and family activities.
The procedures will differ. On the Texans’ day, participants will receive a coupon upon entering the parking lot. At Aldine, they must visit the exhibitors’ booths to obtain a bag of fresh produce and a turkey, while supplies last.
November 10: Houston Texans will distribute 1,000 food packages
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Time: starting at 10 a.m.
Place: Reliant Stadium, 8825 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77054.
Cost: free, while supplies last.
Houston Texans and Kroger will distribute 1,000 food packages as part of their program Turkey Time with the Texans.
Each package will include a turkey, canned corn, canned green beans, stuffing mix, macaroni and cheese, and canned cranberry sauce.
The distribution will be from the cars, with access through Gate 9
The distribution will take place in the stadium parking lot. Participants should follow these instructions:
- Enter via Kirby Drive through Gate 9 to the Blue Lot parking.
- Inform security staff that you are participating in Turkey Time with the Texans, presented by Kroger.
- Receive the delivery coupon and follow staff directions toward Kroger Gate, via Boulevard Lane.
- Pull over and open the trunk when instructed by staff. Participants must remain inside the vehicle.
- After receiving the food, follow the instructions to exit via Gate 10, through NRG Parkway.
The distribution will begin at 10 a.m. and continue while supplies last.
The Houston Texans’ Turkey Time program includes the access map and directions to the delivery point.
November 21: Aldine ISD will distribute turkeys and fresh produce
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Place: M.O. Campbell Educational Center, 1865 Aldine Bender Road, Houston, TX 77032.
Cost: free admission.
Aldine ISD and Equality Health Foundation will host the sixth edition of the Healthy Fall Festival and Turkey Giveaway, with an announced distribution of 1,000 turkeys and 10,000 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last.
Visiting the festival booths will be required to receive food
To receive a bag of fresh produce and a turkey, families must visit the booths of the participating organizations.
The limit will be one bag of fresh produce and one turkey per family. Attendance at the festival does not guarantee food if supplies run out.
The event will also offer free services and activities, including:
- Vaccinations and immunizations, including flu vaccines.
- Diabetes screening tests.
- Health assessments and guidance.
- Information about community programs and resources.
- Children’s activities, entertainment, and raffles.
Health services will be open to attendees, including children, adults, and families in the community.
The Aldine ISD and Equality Health Foundation festival will run until noon, with food distribution limited to available supplies.
Six pantries provide regular food assistance in Houston
Houston also has year-round food distribution programs, independent of the two special Thanksgiving events.
Guadalupe Center Market, Heights Interfaith Ministries, ICNA Relief, Cy-Fair Helping Hands, West Houston Assistance Ministries, and East Spring Branch Food Pantry offer free assistance with varying hours and registration requirements.
Some organizations require identification, proof of address, or an appointment. Hours may change during holidays.
Related: Food pantries in Houston: 6 options with hours and requirements.
