With approximately 1.4 million Houstonians battling through below-freezing temperatures and lost power, a water crisis, bursting frozen pipes or a boil notice, Houston Texans players are stepping up in big ways to offer resources to the Houston community. With one of our main pillars being: "Do great things for Houston," Texans players were inspired to donate generators, food, water and so much more to the great people of Houston.
Here are just a few ways they are giving back:
Randall Cobb
- Randall Cobb and wife Aiyda Cobb donated a total of $10,000 to Baby2Baby and Houston Food Bank.
- Randall Cobb donated meals to the first 150 first responders and front line workers at Raising Canes Tuesday night
Keion Crossen
- CB Keion Crossen donated a generator to the DePelchin Children's Home rehabilitation center to help warm the children staying there after having been without power for a week and donated a generator to Trinity East United Methodist Church.
Cullen Gillaspia
- FB Cullen Gillaspia teamed up with Bills' Tyrel Dodson to donate hot meals to storm victims.
Jacob Martin
- Jacob Martin is raising funds to support Houstonians in need and has volunteered to feed 200 families through Harvest Time Church.
Whitney Mercilus and Justin Reid
- Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus and S Justin Reid, along with celebrity deejay DJ Big Reeks, teamed up with other celebrities to join Clubhouse to help raise money for Texas. The three kicked off the week-long telethon on Sunday, Feb 21. For more information please click the link to Clubhouse press release.
Charles Omenihu and Tytus Howard
- DE Charles Omenihu and RT Tytus Howard donated $2,000 worth of meals, $1,000 apiece, to feed families in need through Katfish and Grits.
Laremy Tunsil
- Laremy Tunsil donated 148 cases of water to Boys & Girls Club families yesterday at a food distribution at the Morefield Club and assisted with distributing all items.
Deshaun Watson
- QB Deshaun Watson and Lefty's Cheesesteak provided meals to Houston police officers during the arctic blast that severely impacted the City of Houston and the State of Texas.
Jon Weeks
- LS Jon Weeks and Lady Texan Amanda donated $2,500 to the Houston Food Bank.
The Houston Texans and partners are making donations around the city of Houston. Click here to learn more.
An image from the Feb. 23, 2021 CD Winter Storm Relief Food Trucks event in Houston, TX.
An image from the Feb. 23, 2021 CD Winter Storm Relief Food Trucks event in Houston, TX.
An image from the Feb. 23, 2021 CD Winter Storm Relief Food Trucks event in Houston, TX.
An image from the Feb. 23, 2021 CD Winter Storm Relief Food Trucks event in Houston, TX.
An image from the Feb. 23, 2021 CD Winter Storm Relief Food Trucks event in Houston, TX.
An image from the Feb. 23, 2021 CD Winter Storm Relief Food Trucks event in Houston, TX.
An image from the Feb. 23, 2021 CD Winter Storm Relief Food Trucks event in Houston, TX.
An image from the Feb. 23, 2021 CD Winter Storm Relief Food Trucks event in Houston, TX.
An image from the Feb. 23, 2021 CD Winter Storm Relief Food Trucks event in Houston, TX.
