Berrios Fuels Houston Students with Surprise Fogo de Chão Meal

Houston wide receiver Braxton Berrios joined Fogo de Chão yesterday to deliver free churrasco dinners to over 1,300 students and families at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School, amplifying the restaurant’s No Kid Hungry campaign.

The surprise event underscored Berrios’s commitment to combating childhood hunger in his new Texas home and highlighted Fogo de Chão’s ongoing partnership with No Kid Hungry through September 30.

By partnering with Fogo de Chão and No Kid Hungry, Berrios brought authentic Brazilian barbecue to underserved Houston students just days before their first home game. His visit not only provided hot meals but also shone a spotlight on local hunger-relief efforts, reinforcing the vital role of athletes in community engagement.

Key Details

• More than 1,300 students and family members from pre-K through high school received meals.
• Event held at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School on September 16.
• Every $5 donation to No Kid Hungry at Fogo de Chão provides 50 meals for children.

Community Impact Berrios, who joined the Houston Texans this season, described the event as “exactly how I want to start my Houston chapter,” emphasizing that “food brings people together” and fuels hope in the community. Fogo de Chão’s CEO Barry McGowan noted that Berrios’s involvement has injected fresh momentum into the campaign, which has already raised enough to provide over 3.1 million meals nationwide.

Ongoing Campaign

• The No Kid Hungry promotion runs through September 30 at all Fogo de Chão locations.
• Guests can donate in-restaurant or online; donations of $5 yield 50 meals for kids plus a $25 dining card for future visits.

Next Steps Fogo de Chão and Berrios will continue to raise awareness and funds for childhood nutrition, leveraging the athlete’s platform to inspire further community support.