Bryan Hosts Trunk or Treat for Food Bank
The annual Trunk or Treat So Kids Can Eat drew about 3,000 people as donations went to the Brazos Valley Food Bank.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Philanthropy
The City of Bryan and Bryan High School hosted the annual Trunk or Treat So Kids Can Eat, which drew about 3,000 people and more than 60 booths. Admission was five canned goods per person, with all donations going to the Brazos Valley Food Bank.
Why it matters
The event pairs Halloween festivities with food collection for local families in need. Its nine-year run shows a sustained community effort to address hunger in the Brazos Valley.
Organizers reported about 3,000 attendees, more than 60 booths and seven vendors, with admission set at five canned goods per person. Donations to the Brazos Valley Food Bank ranged from 2,000 to 6,000 pounds, though the exact final total was not specified.
The players
Clara B. Mounce Public Library
A public library in downtown Bryan, Texas, that hosts the annual Spooky Carnival for young children.
Brazos Valley Food Bank
A regional food bank serving the Brazos Valley that receives all donations collected at the Trunk or Treat event.
The details
Trunk or Treat So Kids Can Eat was co-hosted by the City of Bryan and Bryan High School. The same weekend, the Clara B. Mounce Public Library held its Spooky Carnival, a roughly seven-year tradition for children aged five and under in downtown Bryan.
Timeline
Saturday, October 31, 2026: Halloween festivities held across the Brazos Valley
Next year (2027): Organizers aim to bring the festivities back
Community Giving
The Trunk or Treat event channels donations directly into the Brazos Valley Food Bank, adding a seasonal community drive to the regional food supply. Its nine-year run places it among the sustained local efforts that support the food bank year after year.
Residents can donate five canned goods per person to attend the event, with all contributions supporting the Brazos Valley Food Bank. Families with young children can also check the library's Spooky Carnival for its age-five-and-under program.
The takeaway
Community events that combine fun with food collection can provide steady support for local food banks. Residents looking to help can plan donations of canned goods ahead of next year's event.
What happens next
Organizers are working to bring the Trunk or Treat and Spooky Carnival festivities back to the Brazos Valley next year.
Further reading
Explore more philanthropy coverage to see how community giving efforts like this one work across the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kbtx.
