Join us in the living room with Kate Mize from Kate’s Kans, a heartfelt initiative under First United Methodist Church of Sealy, helping fight food insecurity and support those in need right here in Austin County!
In this episode, Kate shares the story behind Kate’s Kans, from stocking the Little Red Pantry at 200 Atchison Street in Sealy to delivering direct help to families and individuals facing tough times. With cold weather approaching, she’s launching Kits for Kindness: care bags packed with high-calorie snacks (like Slim Jims, trail mix, peanut butter crackers), warm items (hats, gloves, socks, flannel blankets), cup noodles, water, and even a little holiday treat to brighten someone’s day.
Each kit costs around $12 to assemble, and the goal is to prepare at least 24 (or more!) to help our local and transient homeless population stay warm and fed.
How you can help?
Shop for items at Walmart, Dollar stores. Or, use the Amazon Wish List
You can also donate:
Via Venmo: @Kates-hyphen-cans
Via Cash App: $kmys92
Drop off donations or coordinate pickups/meetups – reach out directly!
Businesses (especially dentists): Donate toothbrushes, toothpaste, or overstock warm items like hats/gloves.
Prepackaged, high-protein/high-calorie foods preferred (no low-calorie packs!).
Contact Kate via the Kate’s Cans Facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/kateskanssealy
Distribution needs, or to get involved with upcoming events include a new larger pantry launch in January/February and the Super Bowl of Love soup drive!
Austin County, let’s come together and aim for 100 kits this season! Your donation, big or small, makes a real, local difference with a trusted face behind it.
🎄 Kits for Kindness Initiative: Help keep our local and transient homeless warm and fed during the cold Texas weather with care kits packed in 2-gallon Ziploc bags:
🔗 MORE WAYS TO HELP:
• Shop for items at Walmart/Dollar stores or buy from the Amazon Wishlist
• Donate via Venmo: @Kates-hyphen-cans or Cash App: $kmys92
• Drop off prepackaged donations or coordinate meetups
• Businesses/dentists: Donate toothbrushes, toothpaste, or overstock warm items
• Share the post and help distribute kits
• Goal: At least 24 kits (aiming for 100!)
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