Houston A&M Club

Food Bank with Aggie Moms and Students
2024-12-28 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Come join us on at the Houston Food Bank where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags.
We will join members of the Houston Aggie Mom’ Club and their Aggie students home for the holidays! Anyone who wants to join is welcome. Bring any Longhorns, any other school’s alumni, friends and family that are wondering what to do on the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s.
On Saturday, December 28, we will have two shifts available:
Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift with Aggie Moms and Students: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please wear Aggie gear so we can find you more easily! Upon arrival, look for William Wade ’73, one of our coordinators, who will be decked out in Aggie gear, including a 12th Man towel. All first-time volunteers receive one of our coveted and stylish Houston Aggie Volunteers t-shirts.
Don’t forget that this can be used toward volunteering community service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. Volunteer jobs vary in size and scope, but the majority are done in air-conditioned areas and DO NOT involve substantial lifting. People with all levels of physical ability are welcome.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) and friends are welcome. Age Requirements at the Warehouse are 6 years old chaperoned and 15 years old unchaperoned.
Note: As this is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact William Wade ’73. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here. (Be sure to save the information for future registration.)
Every Adult must register in the Food Bank system before volunteering. Please share this HFB Registration Link with adult volunteers to register with our Aggie group.
If you have trouble registering online, or if the HFB website says that a shift is full, please email William Wade ’73 and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of volunteers, and you can sign in upon arrival; no one is ever turned away!
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the HFB front desk or contact William to have one emailed to you.

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2025
2025-01-14 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-11 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-08 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-13 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-10 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-08 08:00 - 21:00 | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Come join us the Second Tuesday of each month at the Houston Food Bank, where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags. Anyone that wants to join is welcome. Wear your Aggie gear and bring any Longhorns, other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Tuesday.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) are welcome. Age Requirements at the warehouse are 6 years old chaperoned, 15 years old unchaperoned.
When you arrive look for William Wade ’73 who will be fully decked out in Aggie gear including a 12th Man towel.
We currently have three shifts available on the 2nd Tuesday:
Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Evening Shift: 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Don’t forget, this can be used toward volunteering service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. By registering in the Food Bank’s system, the hours can be tracked throughout the year and downloaded at any time or pickup the certificate at the end of each shift before you leave.
Note: As this is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you have questions, please contact William Wade ’73. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here (Be sure to save the information for future registration).
Every Adult must register in the Food Bank system before volunteering. Please share this HFB Registration Link with adult volunteers to register with our Aggie group.
If you have trouble registering online, or if the HFB website says that a shift is full, please email William Wade ’73 and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of volunteers, and you can sign in upon arrival; no one is ever turned away!
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the front desk or contact William to have one emailed to you.

Food Bank Saturday
2025-01-18 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 08:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Come join us on Saturdays throughout the year at the Houston Food Bank, where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome. Bring any Longhorns, any other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Saturday.
We have two Aggie Volunteer shifts available:
Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please wear Aggie gear so we can find you more easily! Upon arrival, look for William Wade ’73, one of our coordinators, who will be decked out in Aggie gear, including a 12th Man towel. All first-time volunteers receive one of our coveted and stylish Houston Aggie Volunteers t-shirts.
Don’t forget that this can be used toward volunteering community service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. Volunteer jobs vary in size and scope, but the majority are done in air-conditioned areas and DO NOT involve substantial lifting. People with all levels of physical ability are welcome.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) and friends are welcome. Age Requirements at the Warehouse are 6 years old chaperoned and 15 years old unchaperoned.
Note: As this is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact Jim Thorpe ’78. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here. (Be sure to save the information for future registration.)
Every Adult must register in the Food Bank system before volunteering. Please share this HFB Registration Link with adult volunteers to register with our Aggie group.
If you have trouble registering online, or if the HFB website says that a shift is full, please email William Wade ’73 and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of volunteers, and you can sign in upon arrival; no one is ever turned away!
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the front desk or contact Jim Thorpe ’78 to have one emailed to you.

Muster Volunteer Info Meeting
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Jax Grill, 1613 Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX, 77007
We will have a brief meeting for Muster Volunteers on Wednesday, March 26 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. @ Jax Grill (1613 Shepherd Drive, just south of I-10). A list of open roles for volunteers to choose from will be provided.
Even if you have previously responded to our initial volunteer request via email, please do your best to attend this short one-time meeting. Email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com for additional info.
If you are looking to get involved with HAMC, this is a great opportunity!
Also, mark your calendar for Houston Aggie Muster on Monday, April 21 at Bayou City Event Center!

Flags for Fallen Vets
2025-05-25 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-31 08:00 - 11:00 | Houston National Cemetary
Flags for Fallen Vets
On the day before Memorial Day, rain or shine, the Houston A&M Club joins thousands of volunteers to place over 80,000 flags at Houston National Cemetery. The following Saturday, rain or shine, we return to recover the flags, clean and store them.
Flag Placement – Sunday, May 25th
Arrival Time: 8:00 a.m.
Flag Placement: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (approximately)
Location: Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038
We will meet and start at Sections U/U1/U2 (at the back of cemetery).
Additional Information: Please wear Maroon and White and bring TOOLS that can make a hole in the ground (e.g. Phillips head #3 screwdriver, or any rod the diameter of your little finger). Also be sure to bring WATER to stay hydrated in the heat.
HAMC has 40 volunteer slots to fill for this year’s Flag Placement. To RSVP and receive a map, please contact Dana Randolph ’91 at agladybug91@gmail.com by Thursday, May 22nd.

Flag Recovery – Saturday, May 31st
Flag Recovery: Saturday, May 31st @ 8:00 a.m.
Contact Dana Randolph ’91 at agladybug91@gmail.com if you’d like to volunteer with our effort to recover the flags, clean and store them.

Special note: There are 27 Aggies interred at Houston National Cemetery. After initial flag placement, a special group of Aggies will place a small Texas A&M flag at each grave site. If you know of an Aggie interred at this cemetery, please send their name to Dana Randolph ’91 at agladybug91@gmail.com to ensure they are included.

** If you cannot participate in person, but would still like to help, consider contributing to Flagsforfallenvets.com for the Houston National Cemetery. Donations help resupply flags, and cover transportation and storage. In the comments section, note that you are an Aggie with the Houston A&M Club. Any donation amount helps.

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2025
2025-08-12 13:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-09 13:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-14 13:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-11 13:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-09 13:00 - 21:00 | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Come join us the Second Tuesday of each month at the Houston Food Bank, where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags. Anyone that wants to join is welcome. Wear your Aggie gear and bring any Longhorns, other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Tuesday.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) are welcome. Age Requirements at the warehouse are 6 years old chaperoned, 15 years old unchaperoned.
When you arrive look for William Wade ’73 who will be fully decked out in Aggie gear including a 12th Man towel.
We currently have two Aggie shifts available on the 2nd Tuesday:
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Evening Shift: 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Don’t forget, this can be used toward volunteering service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. By registering in the Food Bank’s system, the hours can be tracked throughout the year and downloaded at any time or pickup the certificate at the end of each shift before you leave.
Note: As this is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you have questions, please contact William Wade ’73. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here (Be sure to save the information for future registration).
Every Adult must register in the Food Bank system before volunteering. Please share this HFB Registration Link with adult volunteers to register with our Aggie group.
If you have trouble registering online, or if the HFB website says that a shift is full, please email William Wade ’73 and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of volunteers, and you can sign in upon arrival; no one is ever turned away!
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the front desk or contact William to have one emailed to you.

Wreaths Across America
2025-12-13 09:30 - 13:00 | Houston National Cemetary
HAMC will join the 10th Grade CAMP Students at this year’s Wreaths Across America.
There is no need to register individually or formally check-in; just arrive.
Parking is very limited parking at the cemetery. The organizers strongly suggest that volunteers park at Greenspoint Mall and take the free shuttle.
Schedule:

9:30 a.m. Arrive at Greenspoint Mall – Please allow ample time for loading the shuttle bus, traveling to the cemetery and walking to the ceremony location.
10:30 am Shuttle bus arrives at cemetery – Meet fellow Aggie Volunteers at the Hemi Cycle.
11:00 a.m. Ceremony begins – See schedule on the Wreaths Across America website: https://waahouston.com/wreath-day-info/

Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear close-toed comfortable shoes.
Please contact Steve Loomis ’75 with any questions at steveloomis75@gmail.com.
Learn more about Wreaths Across America here: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

Food Bank with Aggie Moms and Students
2026-01-03 08:00 - 16:00 | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Come join us on at the Houston Food Bank where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags.
We will join members of the Houston Aggie Moms’ Club and their Aggie students home for the holidays! Anyone who wants to join is welcome. Bring any Longhorns, any other school’s alumni, friends and family that are wondering what to do on the first Saturday of the New Year.
On Saturday, January 3, we will have two shifts available:
Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift with Aggie Moms and Students: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please wear Aggie gear so we can find you more easily! Upon arrival, look for William Wade ’73, one of our coordinators, who will be decked out in Aggie gear, including a 12th Man towel. All first-time volunteers receive one of our coveted and stylish Houston Aggie Volunteers t-shirts.
Don’t forget that this can be used toward volunteering community service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. Volunteer jobs vary in size and scope, but the majority are done in air-conditioned areas and DO NOT involve substantial lifting. People with all levels of physical ability are welcome.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) and friends are welcome. Age Requirements at the Warehouse are 6 years old chaperoned and 15 years old unchaperoned.
Note: As this is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact William Wade ’73. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here. (Be sure to save the information for future registration.)
Every Adult must register in the Food Bank system before volunteering. Please share this HFB Registration Link with adult volunteers to register with our Aggie group.
If you have trouble registering online, or if the HFB website says that a shift is full, please email William Wade ’73 and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of volunteers, and you can sign in upon arrival; no one is ever turned away!
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the HFB front desk or contact William to have one emailed to you.
