Together as a team, KLBK, KAMC and EverythingLubbock.com partnered with the South Plains Food Bank for the Texas Strong From the Heart of Lubbock Food Drive.

The goal is to collect donations for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.  Our news teams kicked off the drive on Tuesday, September 5 at the United Supermarket at 82nd Street. and Frankford Avenue.

However, items will be accepted until September 15 (see the list of locations below).  We encourage the community to join the effort of helping fellow Texans in need.

List of needed food items:

• Hand-held snack items such as granola bars, pop tarts, cheese and crackers, peanut butter and crackers, trail mix, beef jerky, dried fruit etc.
• Shelf stable milk and dried milk
• Pop-top ready-to-eat items such as fruit cups
• Shelf-stable pantry items such as small peanut butter to-go, foil pack protein (like tuna and chicken), small packet snack items (cheez-its, pretzels)
• Energy Bars
• Bottled water

List of other needed items:

• Cleaning supplies (bleach, non-bleach, paper towels, etc.)
• Personal hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, feminine products, etc.)
• Diapers (baby and adult), wipes

PLEASE NO GLASS OR CANNED ITEMS that could be damaged in transportation and we are not collecting clothing and furniture items at this time.

Drop Off Locations and Collection Dates:

• Communication Service for the Deaf – 4301 Iola Ave, Lubbock – Sept. 5th to Sept. 15th
• TEGA Kids Superplex – 7621 82nd St, Lubbock – Aug. 31st to Sept. 14th
• 50th Street Plaza Center – 2147 50th St, Lubbock – Aug. 29th to Sept. 8th
• New York Life – 6121 79th St, Lubbock – Sept. 4th to Sept. 11th
• Faux Real Hair Design Studio – 1102 Slide Rd #50, Lubbock – Sept. 1 to Sept. 9th
• Archer Daniels Midland – 2300 E 50th St, Lubbock – Aug. 31st to Sept. 1st
• The National Market (Flea Market) – 1808 Clovis Rd – WEEKENDS ONLY in September
• Pediatric Associates of Lubbock (UMCP) – 7501 Quaker Ave, Lubbock – Sept. 1st to Sept. 15th
• Texas Tech Recreational Sports – 3219 Main St, Lubbock – Aug. 31st to Sept. 15th
• Xylem – 4608 Bradley St, Lubbock – Sept. 5th to Sept. 14th
• Waters Elementary – 3006 78th St., Lubbock – Sept. 5th to Sept. 15th

Please do not bring clothing, furniture or anything that is not on the list.

Those wishing to donate clothing can find information on this list:  ​Donation Location Spots in the Lubbock Area