Founded with the vision of “nourishing the future,” Oregon Children Outreach (OCO) is a local non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides food for children in need. Functioning as the connection between major corporations and children, OCO collects donations from willing organizations before sorting and redistributing the goods to children in need. Volunteers work behind the scenes…
Have you ever had a co-worker that loves to sing while they work? Not whistle while they work, but actually sing? Leo Forman loves to keep everyone in Kansas City entertained by singing and “aggravating everyone, but always in a good way,” says Brenda Willett, KC Swing Shift Supervisor. Leo doesn’t just sing at work.…
Houston’s is proud to be featured in the Winter 2017, Volume 2 Issue of Food & Drink International magazine. As Houston’s continues to grow and expand with new delivery routes across the country, we’re happy to share this journey with our many valued customers and vendor partners. This article gives us the opportunity to share…
Houston’s Wilsonville employees participated in the Fox 12 and Les Schwab Tire Centers Toy Drive for the second consecutive year. The goal of the toy drive is to help children and families in our local area with the donation of new, unwrapped toys. All of the donation were distributed to families in need through local…
At Houston’s we pride ourselves on being “People, not just products”, and that is exactly how Courtn ey Foster feels about being a part of the Houston’s team. He has worked many places but he admits this job is a lot of fun. He enjoys the flexible hours and that his bosses treat him good.…
Gary Pierce (A.K.A.: Pierce, G2, or Mr. Fix-It) has been a part of the Houston’s family since January 1999, and we want to say thank you! Thank you for all your hard work, going above and beyond, and just diving in to each task given to you in order to help Houston’s grow. Gary is…
Saturday, December 16th, Wilsonville-based employees gathered at the local Holiday Inn for our annual Houston’s Christmas Party. Upon arrival, employees were handed their usual gambling “funny money” and goodie bag, but this year the baggies contained an extra gift for attendees – a Houston’s branded Fifty-Fifty drink bottle. The bottles proved to be a big…
Houston’s Kansas City facility employees came together in 80’s prom style, on Saturday, November 18th, to celebrate the holidays. The party started off right with some delicious hors-d’oeuvres and great conversations. The delicious Italian buffet was provided by Trezo Mare. From stuffed chicken and roast beef, to salmon and a potato bar, the food is…
“That time of the year” is upon us. October arrives and brings about Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. It is a great time of the year for family, fun, and laughter, but it is also the time of the year that brings in a change of weather. Although we are thinking about snowy conditions just yet,…
Dr. Smoothie Brands originally came on board with Houston’s in June 2011, starting with approximately 50 different smoothie and frappe mixes. Over the past six and half years, our relationship with Dr. Smoothie Brands has blossomed, and they have quickly become one of Houston’s top vendors. “Dr. Smoothie has become one of our lead-in vendors…