9 listings in Houston, TX: free lunches, classes, concerts and help for older adults.
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Daily, 9am–5pm (fall/winter); 9am–7pm (spring/summer)
McGovern Centennial GardensHouston
Themed gardens in Hermann Park, open every day: 9am–5pm in fall and winter, 9am–7pm in spring and summer. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Verified Oct 27 · hermannpark.org
No catch
Wednesdays 6:30–8pm (Tinsel Trek replaces it Dec 9 and 16)
The Water Works, Buffalo Bayou ParkHouston
Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Urban Paths founder Laura Conely lead a free 90-minute, 3-mile walk through Buffalo Bayou Park on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm, talking about mental and physical health and the benefits of nature. On the first Wednesday of each month a translator joins so the walk is also offered in Spanish. Meet at The Water Works; free registration is available online.
Verified Oct 27 · buffalobayou.org
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Central Intake Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Northwest Assistance MinistriesHouston
Northwest Assistance Ministries in north Harris County runs a choice food pantry at its Joanne Watford Nutrition Center. To get food, start at NAM's Central Intake office, open Monday to Friday, 9am–2pm.
Verified Oct 27 · namonline.org
Catch: Go through Central Intake first (eligibility not stated on the page)
Fridays 7–8:30am and 9–10:30am
Cullen Running Trails Center Event Plaza, Memorial ParkHouston
Memorial Park Conservancy and Urban Paths lead a guided 90-minute, roughly three-mile walk through Memorial Park, talking about mental and physical health and the benefits of time in nature. Two walks every Friday, at 7am and 9am, from the Cullen Running Trails Center. Leashed dogs welcome; bring water and sunscreen. RSVP online.
Verified Oct 27 · memorialparkconservancy.org
No catch
Thu, Nov 5, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
La Porte Branch Library (Harris County Public Library)Houston
Crochet a rustic pumpkin with the wheat stitch at Harris County Public Library's La Porte branch; all supplies are provided. Thursday, November 5, 10–11am. Basic crochet skills needed; register at the desk, online or at 281-471-4022.
Verified Oct 27 · hcpl.bibliocommons.com
Catch: Only for: adults 18+ with basic crochet skills · Registration required (limited seats)
Sat, Nov 21, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
McGovern Centennial Gardens, Hermann ParkHouston
Baylor College of Medicine hosts a relaxed walk at your own pace where local healthcare providers share health tips along the way. Saturday, November 21, 9–10:30am; meet at the entrance to McGovern Centennial Gardens by Parking Lot C. Free and open to all.
Verified Oct 27 · hermannpark.org
No catch
First Monday of each month at 7:30am
Clay Family Eastern Glades, Memorial ParkHouston
Birds Houston leads its monthly Urban Bird Survey through Memorial Park's Clay Family Eastern Glades on the first Monday of every month, year-round, and beginners are welcome. Meet at 7:30am at the north end of the Eastern Glades parking lot near the restroom pavilion off East Memorial Loop Drive. The walk takes about 90 minutes; ask if you need to borrow binoculars. Parking meters cost $2.
Verified Oct 27 · memorialparkconservancy.org
No catch
Daily, 9am–5pm (Nov–Feb); 9am–6pm (Mar–Oct)
Japanese Garden, Hermann ParkHouston
A traditional Japanese garden in a pine grove near the Sam Houston Monument in Hermann Park, with a teahouse, waterfalls and koi ponds. No admission is charged. Open daily 9am–5pm November through February and 9am–6pm March through October; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Verified Oct 27 · cohips.houstontx.gov
No catch
Any day
Houston Food Bank Senior Box sites
The Houston Food Bank's Senior Box program (the USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Program) gives income-eligible seniors a box of food every month. Sign up in person at a Senior Box distribution site with an ID; you'll be asked about age, income and residency, but proof isn't required. If the monthly caseload is full you may be put on a waiting list.
Verified Oct 27 · houstonfoodbank.org
Catch: Only for: seniors 60+ in 11 counties incl. Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria · Household income limit (e.g. $1,729/month for one person) · Sign up in person with an ID · May be waitlisted
