Hams For Fams

A group of high school students with one simple goal: provide Christmas dinner for families in need. Thank you for your generosity

Hams For Fams is a non-profit founded by high school students who wanted to make a difference in their community. We donate food to low-income families so that they might have a Christmas dinner. We also help the homeless year round, providing food and clothing and other aid to help get them on their feet again.

05/05/2026

Happy Give NOLA Day!! 💛

Today is the LAST day to donate and be entered into our giveaway in support of Hams for Fams! Every $10 donated = 1 raffle entry, so don’t miss your chance to give back and win big.

TWO lucky winners will be announced tomorrow (May 6th) and will receive some of our favorite local goodies — including gift cards to Dat Dog, Drago’s, Super Witch, and more!

Let’s come together to make an impact for families in our community. Head to the link in our bio to DONATE today, share with friends, and help us spread the love!

04/22/2026

⭐️ Event Announcement ⭐️

This year White Sands Beach Volleyball is hosting the first ever Bayou Youth Slam, and Hams for Fams was chosen as one of the charity beneficiaries!

This event is a beach volleyball tournament for high school students, grades 8th-12th, who want to have some fun in the sun at the end of the school year! Grab your classmates and register at the link in our bio

The tournament will be Hot Shots style and is not restricted by any co-ed rules. We are limited to 48 teams, SO SIGN UP TODAY! If your school isn’t on the list, type it in! Everyone is welcome to play!!

**Teams must consist of students from the same school**

12/22/2025

Meet the faces behind the 2025 Hams for Fams season!

These are the young adults putting in the tireless work behind the scenes. From managing participating family relations to coordinating the dozens of volunteers, this team is committed to serving 300 families across the Greater New Orleans Area.

12/18/2025

Hams for Fams 2025 is in full swing!!

Behind every Packing Day and every delivery is weeks of planning, problem-solving, and dedication from our board members. From early meetings to final details, this behind-the-scenes work is critical to ensure that every family we serve's needs are cared for and met.

With the support of our donors and volunteers, Hams for Fams continues building a lasting legacy of service across New Orleans. ❤️

12/17/2025

Join us on December 22nd from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and on the 23rd from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Both days will be at St. Catherine of Siena School, located at 400 Codifer Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70005.

Save The Dates!

Join us on December 22nd from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and on the 23rd from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Both days will be held at St. Catherine of Siena School, 400 Codifer Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70005.

12/15/2025

The holidays wouldn’t be the same without our Volunteers!

Every box packed, every smile shared, every helping hand makes a real difference for families across New Orleans.

Join us on December 22nd and 23rd and be part of a tradition that brings our community together—one basket at a time. Whether you’re a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, your time and support help make this season brighter.

If you'd like to further help our drive, donations of any size go directly toward providing holiday meals for families in need—and they mean more than you know.

Sign up to volunteer or donate at www.hamsforfams.org

Let’s do some good, together!

12/04/2025

Packing Day is coming up soon, and we’d love to have you with us! If you’re interested in volunteering, you can find all the details on the “Volunteer” page at 👉 www.hamsforfams.org

In addition to volunteering, you can help make an even bigger impact in the community by donating. Every contribution helps us get one step closer to providing meals for 300 families this Christmas.

Thank you for continuing to support Hams for Fams and our mission of serving New Orleans. ❤️

11/26/2025

Grab your friends and head to Las Cruces Tex Mex on December 1st! Enjoy your favorites while giving back — 10% of your order will support Hams for Fams. Make sure to tell your server you’re dining for the cause! 💛🎁

05/04/2025

You don’t have to wait for GiveNOLA Day to make a difference! 🚨 Early giving is OPEN — and every donation to Hams for Fams gets us one step closer to feeding more families. Let’s go!

12/31/2024

As December comes to an end, we wanted to thank our executive board for another successful season!

Our executive board consists of both college students and high schoolers who come together to defeat hunger in New Orleans. Led by Johnny Stahel, the board put in countless of hours over these past few months to make our drive run smoothly. With their hard work, Hams for Fams was able to feed 300 families in the New Orleans area this year! We are grateful for them!

Our board members for the 2024 season are as follows:
Johnny Stahel, James Sundell, Elliott Derbes, Kacey Cognevich, Carter Rigney, Grant Goebel, James Cangelosi, David Hulefeld, Connor LaCour, Ryan Kane, James Redmann, Aidan Wang, Peter Connolly, Maes Martin, James Robichaux, Will Berry, Spencer Waguespack, and Ryan Gourgeot.

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New Orleans, LA

Telephone

+15046174158

Website

http://www.hamsforfams.org/

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