Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Food Drive: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Where is the Food Drive: 4000 McFarlin Blvd in University Park, Texas.  Helpers will be outside to assist with unloading your donations.  No need to get out of your car!

What Agencies Receive the Donated Items: All donations will be delivered immediately to the following Dallas-area agencies: Brother Bill's Helping Hand, CitySquare, the Salvation Army, and the Wilkinson Center.

Who is Ruth Altshuler: Ruth Altshuler was a pillar of charitable and civic efforts in Dallas who passed away in December, 2017 at the age of 93.  Through her decades of philanthropic work, she raised millions for area charities. Upon her death, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said, "What she did for this city can never be fully comprehended," and called her, "one of the strongest people in Dallas' history."  Among her countless impactful efforts was hosting a Holiday Food Drive in her driveway in Dallas’ Preston Hollow neighborhood. She began this tradition in the 1980s, and it became known throughout town year after year!

2024 marks the eighth year Liza Collins and Rachel Stephens have hosted the Food Drive in Ruth’s name.  It is a tremendous privilege to continue this annual Food Drive in her honor.

What Items are Needed:

• Everyday canned goods including canned meat, vegetables, fruit, soups, stews and chili.

• Non-perishables including peanut butter, cereal, oatmeal, dry pasta, rice and cooking oils.  

• Special Holiday items including boxed stuffing, canned yams/sweet potatoes, canned corn/green beans and cranberry sauce.

What Items are Not Needed: No household items (furniture, bedding) or holiday decorations, please.

Can I Donate Cash: While cash is not preferred, if you’d like to donate cash, it will be used to purchase additional items for our beneficiaries.

Rachel Stephens

646.468.6229

rachelstephens4000@gmail.com