Skip the Cooking & Spend More Time Enjoying the Holiday with Family

November 2017

WHO: The Junior League of Houston, Inc., an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

WHAT: One of the city’s best-kept secrets for tasty dishes on-the-go, The Pantry at the Junior League of Houston is offering the general public holiday classics conveniently packed and ready to simply heat up, plate and enjoy. Instead of being stuck in the kitchen during precious family time, savor the holiday with a chef-prepared meal. The Pantry is offering a complete dinner, a variety of à la carte side dishes, rolls and desserts – and for the first time this year, breakfast items have been added to the menu, such as the Sausage Breakfast Tart, Quiche Lorraine and Cinnamon Rolls. The complete Thanksgiving meal package serves 10 – 12 people and includes a 22-lb. roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, one quart of giblet gravy, mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans, corn casserole made with bacon and sour cream, cheesy broccoli rice casserole, one pint of cranberry-orange relish, two dozen signature dinner rolls, one pecan pie and one pumpkin pie. The Junior League’s famous orange rolls are also available by the dozen. To place an order and view the full list of available items, visit jlh.org or call The Pantry at 713.622.5965. Due to significant preparation lead time, please note that all Thanksgiving orders are final and non-refundable after Thursday, November 16, 2017.

WHEN: Orders will be accepted until Thursday, November 16, 2017. Order pick–up will take place on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

WHERE: Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Ln,  Houston, TX 77027

WHAT  ELSE: From addressing critical issues such as children’s health and education and abuse of women and children, to enhancing the community through cultural enrichment, The Junior League of Houston, Inc. continues to adapt to meet the evolving needs of its membership and the community. The League trains volunteers to be effective in the community well beyond their membership requirements. With over 1,400 active members and almost 3,500 sustainer members, the League encourages mentorship and development, cultivating a lifetime of civic service for thousands of women. Through the achievements of its members and generous donors, the League will contribute more than $2 million in volunteer time and direct financial support to 38 community projects and other volunteer initiatives in 2017 – 2018. The League is able to triple the value of each donation received by pairing it with trained volunteers.  For more information, please visit https://www.jlh.org/ or call 713.622.4191.