2025 EPIPHANY FOOD DRIVE OPPORTUNITy

United Campus Ministry is inviting your congregation to a unique service opportunity to celebrate

Epiphany by hosting a food drive addressing food insecurity on the University of Houston campus. United

Campus Ministry provides a free weekly food and basic needs pantry addressing food insecurity for

undergraduate and graduate students. Last year, we had nearly 1800 pantry visits, with 63% of those

students being recurring participants.

The Pocket Pantry not only provides items to address food insecurity and basic needs, but it is also an

avenue by which students can build authentic relationships with the ministry and experience the presence

of Christ through our service.

Could you organize an Epiphany Food Drive for your congregation?

How to get started

1. Email UCM at ucmhouston@gmail.com and let them know you are participating

2. Select the type of drive you will host- there are three options detailed below

3. Promote in your church communications

4. Create a box to collect items at your site

5. Drop off items at the UCM Storage site at Kirkwood South Christian Church, 10811 Kirkfair Dr.

Houston, Texas 77089, on January 11th between 10a-1p


TYPES OF DRIVES


Hygiene Products Drive

bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste, shaving cream


Grains Drive

12 or 16-ounce bags of white, brown rice dry beans. 

(NO CANNED GOODS, PLEASE)


Pasta & Sauce Drive

12 or 16-ounce bag of pasta of any kind, marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, 

mac and cheese cups or boxes