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Texans assist Houston Food Bank tackling hunger during Hunger Action Month

The Houston Texans teamed up with the Houston Food Bank to tackle hunger as part of a larger campaign for Hunger Action Month.

HOUSTON — Fresh off their first victory of the season on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, some of the Houston Texans players were still in competition mode, except this time, they were not being led into battle by first-year coach DeMeco Ryans but by someone whose competitive spirit is still the same.

Hannah McNair, the Vice President of the Houston Texans Foundation, made sure that tight end Teagan Quitoriano, linebackers Henry To’oTo’o, Christian Harris, Jake Hansen, and defensive end Adedayo Odeleye, along with the Lady Texans knew that the race was on to see who could fill the most boxes at the Houston Food Bank in support of Hunger Action Month.

“It’s always great to come and support Backpack Buddy at the Houston Food Bank; they’re one of our great partners,” Mrs. McNair said about the community event. “And during Hunger Action month, we got to feed a lot of kids and make sure they don’t go hungry on the weekend.

“The Lady Texans, they’re just the heart. We go out to the community throughout the year and give back. That just means a lot. To do it together and to also do it as a competition, I mean, we’re in sports, turn it into a competition; we got a lot done today.”

In case you were wondering, Mrs. McNair’s team won. Over 540 bags were prepared on Tuesday, and each bag contained six meals, which brought the total amount of meals to 3,270.

The Texans organization will now focus on the “Ring of Honor” ceremony for former Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, who was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year three times during his tenure with the team.

“The Ring of Honor, we’re really excited to get J.J. back here and honor him appropriately,” said Mrs.McNair. “I think he’s a Hall of Famer. He’s incredible. He’s meant a lot to this organization, to this city. We’re going to be able to celebrate that this weekend, and let’s go get another win.”

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Former Rockets star James Harden volunteers at Houston Food Bank

James Harden no longer plays for the Rockets, but he’s still intent on making a difference in the community, as shown by Friday’s visit to the Houston Food Bank.

When James Harden forced his way off the Rockets in January 2021 as part of a plan to join an NBA title contender, the 32-year-old star made it clear it wasn’t due to his feelings about Houston.

“The city opened its arms and welcomed me and my family as one of its own, and for that I am forever indebted,” Harden wrote in a farewell message. “I gave my mind, body and soul in hopes of bringing the glory to the city. I fell short, and for that, I am forever indebted. It’s far from a goodbye, as I pay all my debts. TMC H Town!”

To that point, the former MVP continues to give back to the city where he played his eight best NBA seasons — both through his annual JH-Town charity weekend and beyond. On Friday, Harden even volunteered at the Houston Food Bank.

“His foundation provided food for thousands of families through our network of partners,” the Houston Food Bank wrote on social media.

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Now with the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s worth noting that Harden has a player option to become a free agent in 2023, which happens to be when the Rockets are positioned to have significant salary cap room. Based on the lingering connections, a potential reunion shouldn’t be ruled out, whether in 2023 or further down the road.

Harden’s time in Houston clearly made an impact, and he appears poised to follow through on his promise to pay back any debts.

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Texans WR Randall Cobb donates $5K to Houston area charities

Houston Texans receiver Randall Cobb and his wife, Aiyda Cobb, donated $5,000 to the Houston Food Bank and also to Baby2Baby.

The Houston Texans may not have had trouble coming through in the clutch on the field in 2020, but they are finding ways to help the city in one of its greatest times of need.

According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, receiver Randall Cobb and his wife, Aiyda Cobb, donated $5,000 apiece to the Houston Food Bank and Baby2Baby following the events from last week’s winter storm that brought freezing temperatures to the Houston area and left citizens without power.

“As members of this community, it’s our responsibility to help our neighbors that were impacted last week, especially those individuals that are most vulnerable, like children,” Cobb said.

Cobb signed a three-year, $27 million contract in March of 2020. Through his first season with the Texans, the former Green Bay Packers 2011 second-round pick caught 38 passes for 441 yards and three touchdowns through 10 games, two of which he started.

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Former Ravens QB Robert Griffin III donates meals to Texas food banks

As Texas deals with winter weather that has left many without power or running water, former Ravens QB Robert Griffin III has donated meals.

Texas has been hit by a winter storm, overwhelming the power grid and forcing rolling blackouts for days now that have left 10s of thousands of people without power and running water. Everywhere you look on social media, you’ll see horror stories of pipes burst and houses flooded as people fight just to remain warm and well-fed.

Former Baltimore Ravens and current unrestricted free agent quarterback Robert Griffin III is doing his part to help the impacted area. Through his charity, the RG3 Foundation, Griffin has donated 10,500 meals to the North Texas Food Bank.

Griffin grew up in Texas and played college football at Baylor University, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2011. Griffin bounced around NFL teams since being drafted second overall by Washington in 2012. Griffin came to the Ravens in 2018 and played backup behind quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson. He started two games over his three years in Baltimore, completing 56.9% of his passes for 288 yards, one touchdown throw, and four interceptions, adding another 139 yards on 32 rush attempts.

Griffin suffered a hamstring injury at the end of the season that saw him head to injured reserve. The Ravens parted ways with Griffin after their loss to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs.

Griffin isn’t the only Baltimore player to help Texas as former Ravens cornerback Pierre Desir donated 10,000 meals to the Houston Food Bank as well.

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Former Ravens CB Pierre Desir donates 10,000 meals to the Houston Food Bank

Former Baltimore Ravens and current free agent cornerback Pierre Desir donated 10,000 meals to the Houston Food Bank.

More than half a million people in Texas have no power or running water after a powerful winter storm ravaged the state earlier this week. Former Baltimore Ravens and current free agent cornerback Pierre Desir is doing his part to help the people of Houston get through the arctic blast, donating 10,000 meals to the Houston Food Bank, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.

Desir has no connection to Houston but felt it was the right thing to do, according to his agent via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley. Desir is no stranger to working off the field to improve communities. Desir was the New York Jets’ 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for his work to combat bullying. Desir was also the Indianapolis Colts’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee in 2019, donating $185,000 to help with the cost of a performance center at the high school he attended in St. Charles, Missouri.

The Ravens signed Desir last season after injuries had ravaged their secondary. At one point, Baltimore had five cornerbacks on injured reserve and a total of 22 players on a long-term injury list. Desir played in three games with the Ravens, allowing just one completion which he stopped for a tackle for a loss.

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Texans coach Bill O’Brien and wife Colleen donate $100K to Houston Food Bank

Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien and his wife Colleen donated $100,000 to the Houston Food Bank to help with COVID-19 efforts.

Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien made one move in March that everyone could praise.

According to the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson, the seventh-year coach and his wife, Colleen, donated $100,000 to the Houston Food Bank to help with the pantry’s efforts in providing food during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 20, the Houston Food Bank received a $250,000 donation as part of a $500,000 gift the McNair family had given to the food bank and also Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston.

To combat the effects of COVID-19 in the community, Texans players have also been giving money or purchasing meals for first responders.

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Report: Texans DE J.J. Watt, Chicago Red Stars’ Kealia Ohai donate $350,000 to Houston Food Bank

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt and the Chicago Red Stars’ Kealia Ohai donated $350,000 to the Houston Food Bank, which will provide over a million meals.

When the Houston Texans needed to beef up their edge defense for the playoffs, defensive end J.J. Watt was there.

When the greater Houston area needed a response to address potential food shortages due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Watt and wife Kealia Ohai teamed up to donate $350,000 to the Houston Food Bank.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and his National Women’s Soccer League star spouse donated enough funds that the Houston Food Bank will be able to provide over one million meals.

For Watt, giving back to the city of Houston is part of his legacy. The former 2011 first-round pick from Wisconsin won the 2017 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for raising over $37 million to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in August of 2017.

Now, Watt’s giving is partnered with Ohai, who used to play for the Houston Dash before being traded to the Chicago Stars.

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