TAMIU's Tree Lighting Ceremony Held; Killam Partners for Dusty's Food Pantry with Food Drive

In the spirit of community and giving, the Killam Organization, in collaboration with Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), announced a partnership aimed at filling Dusty's Food Pantry, the on-campus food pantry, to ensure that no student goes hungry or lacks the essentials to thrive.

Killam generously contributed funds to Dusty's Food Pantry, coordinated drop-off locations with their tenants for city-wide exposure, and set up a station for more donations in their office on University Boulevard and at the free TAMIU Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held  Nov. 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. on the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library front lawn. 

To kickstart the campaign, the Killam organization launched a Food Donation Drop-off Campaign featuring tenants at The Shoppes at Winfield, The Shoppes at Shiloh, Loop 20 Plaza, Paseo Casa Blanca and Room for More. Throughout the month of November, tenants at Killam Development plazas will serve as designated drop-off locations for canned goods and non-perishable items. These donations will directly contribute to Dusty's Food Pantry, a crucial resource for TAMIU students facing food and basic essential emergencies and financial hardships.

Participating Tenant Drop-Off Locations:

• Caro Linda Boutique

3402 E Del Mar Boulevard, Suite 150

• Shop 195

3402 E Del Mar Boulevard, Suite 190

• Tranquility Dispensary

2420 Bob Bullock Loop, Suite 14

• AT&T

2420 Bob Bullock Loop, Suite 13

• Winfield Communities

2101 Shiloh Drive, Suite 100

• Legacy Home Care Services

4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway, Suite 209

• Room For More

2107 Shiloh Drive

• The Star Music Shop

10962 Room For More Way, Suite 3

Killam Development extends an enormous thank you to the tenants that participated and for giving back to the community in a meaningful way. Their tenants represent community, generosity and service, and Killam was proud to extend this partnership to them.

The Food Donation Drop-off Campaign culminated at the TAMIU Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Attendees were encouraged to bring canned goods and non-perishable items to contribute to the campaign while enjoying the festive atmosphere of the holiday season.

The TAMIU Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was a multiple-tree lighting ceremony that commemorates the start of the holiday season. It featured a special visit by Santa Claus with music, carolers, live radio station featuring the Grinch, as well as performances by local artists. Free delicious seasonal treats and hot beverages were also be available courtesy of TAMIU and Killam.

Killam representative Alejandra U. Martínez said Killam was proud to lead this special campaign for Dusty’s Food Pantry.

"We were proud to partner with TAMIU to support Dusty's Food Pantry and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students in need," said Alejandra U. Martínez, vice president of Marketing at Killam Development, "Our donation was just the beginning, and we invited the community to join us in this effort by dropping off food donations at our Killam Development plazas or during the TAMIU Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony."

TAMIU associate vice president for Enrollment Management Scheiby González Fisher shared information on the vital role the Food Pantry plays at TAMIU.

“Dusty's Food Pantry, established in October 2017, plays a vital role in addressing food insecurity and wellness on the TAMIU campus, ensuring students can focus on their education without the added worry of hunger or inadequate personal care products, including dental and personal hygiene items. It is a free on-campus pantry for currently enrolled TAMIU students facing food emergencies and financial hardships. Its mission is to combat food insecurity, ensuring that our students can continue and complete their education at TAMIU,” González Fisher said.

For information on the Food Donation Drop-off Campaign, please contact Gabriela G. Treviño at gtrevino@killamco.com, or call 956.612.4363. 

About Killam Development:

Killam Development has been engaging in South Texas real estate since 1985. We pride ourselves on delivering value to our clients by providing excellent customer service, and we hold all our properties to the highest standards. We accomplish this through our team’s hands-on management approach to our portfolio; which consists of over 5 million SF of real estate assets, and growing master-planned communities and residential spaces. For additional information about Killam Development and our portfolio, visit www.killamdevelopment.com.