THE WOODLANDS, TX — Montgomery County Food Bank hosted its inaugural Flourish & Nourish Ladies Luncheon, presented by Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, on October 22, 2026, at The Blue Magnolia in Magnolia, Texas. Women from across the county filled the room for an afternoon of food, connection, and purpose, raising funds that will provide hundreds of thousands of meals to neighbors facing hunger this holiday season.
The afternoon opened with a champagne reception, a photo booth, and a “Beauty, Bubbles & Bling” Pull, followed by an elegant luncheon and a fireside chat with world-renowned chef, author, and philanthropist Cat Cora, moderated by KPRC 2 news anchor Lisa Hernandez. Cora shared stories of growing up in a Greek-American family in Jackson, Mississippi, where she learned to cook alongside the people she loved, and of breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry to become the first female Iron Chef. Her warmth, humor, and unwavering commitment to ending hunger left a lasting impression on every guest.
The luncheon was co-chaired by Montgomery County Food Bank board members Jacqueline Huntsman Calder and Krystle Riley, who serves as Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital. The afternoon’s giving was amplified by Brynn Huntsman, whose $25,000 matching gift turned every guest’s generosity into twice the hope for families in need.
This year’s Flourish & Nourish was made possible by the generous support of many sponsors, including:
• Presenting Sponsor: Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
• Speaker Sponsor: The Huntsman Family Foundation
• Garden of Joy Sponsors: Waste Connections and Tricia & Jack Futcher
• Planted In Purpose Sponsors: Barbie & Steve Prusak and Entergy Texas
Montgomery County Food Bank extends its heartfelt thanks to every sponsor at every level, as well as each guest and volunteer, who helped make the first Flourish & Nourish an afternoon to remember.
“Flourish & Nourish filled a room with women who care deeply about this community, and Cat Cora reminded all of us how a meal shared around the family table can shape a life,” said Scott Burns, President & CEO of Montgomery County Food Bank. “Thanks to our guests, sponsors and supporters, hundreds of thousands of meals will reach Montgomery County neighbors this holiday season.”
