Montgomery County Food Bank hosts inaugural luncheon fundraiser
Montgomery County Food Bank held its first Flourish & Nourish Ladies Luncheon on Oct. 22, 2026, at The Blue Magnolia in Magnolia to raise funds for meals for people facing hunger during the holiday season. The event featured chef, author and philanthropist Cat Cora and included a matching gift from Brynn Huntsman.
- When it happened
- Oct. 22, 2026
- Where
- The Blue Magnolia in Magnolia; Montgomery County
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 28, 2026 at 3:03 pm
- Confirmed by
- the original record or a trusted outlet
Taxes & money
| What | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Matching gift for the event | $25,000[1] | Brynn Huntsman |
Who's involved
- Jacqueline Huntsman Calder · Co-chair, Montgomery County Food Bank board member[1]
- Krystle Riley · Co-chair, Montgomery County Food Bank board member[1]
- Cat Cora · Chef, author and philanthropist; speaker at event[1]
- Scott Burns · President and CEO, Montgomery County Food Bank[1]
- Brynn Huntsman · Donor of matching gift[1]
The facts
- Montgomery County Food Bank hosted its inaugural Flourish & Nourish Ladies Luncheon on Oct. 22, 2026, at The Blue Magnolia in Magnolia.[1]
- The event was presented by Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.[1]
- The luncheon was co-chaired by Montgomery County Food Bank board members Jacqueline Huntsman Calder and Krystle Riley.[1]
- Sponsors included Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital; The Huntsman Family Foundation; Waste Connections and Tricia and Jack Futcher; Barbie and Steve Prusak; and Entergy Texas.[1]
- Brynn Huntsman provided a $25,000 matching gift for the event.[1]
- The afternoon included a fireside chat with chef, author and philanthropist Cat Cora.[1]
- The Montgomery County Food Bank's Holiday Helpings Food & Funds Drive will run from Nov. 1, 2026, through the end of the year.[1]
Who said what
- Scott Burns, president and CEO of Montgomery County Food Bank Hundreds of thousands of meals will reach Montgomery County neighbors this holiday season thanks to guests, sponsors and supporters.[1]
Sources
- News Montgomery County Food Bank event funds meals ahead of holiday season Community Impact Newspaper · Oct 28, 2026
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