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Hunger Facts: Did You Know? 
More than 800,000 people live in poverty in our 18-county area (14% of the population)



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FACES OF HUNGER
Elda at Community Kitchen

Elda Medina has always loved culinary activities and wants to peruse a career Culinary Academy in the field.  “I  found the Culinary Academy information online.  After completing this program I have plans to register at Houston Community College to continue my education.”
     Her experience with the Culinary Academy has been very helpful. "I’ve learned cuisine and sauces I never knew how to make before, and the ServSafe Certification has taught me a lot. This is a great program.” 
     Elda’s goals for the future include cooking.  “Hopefully I will be working in a restaurant as Chef, and eventually own my own restaurant.”

 


             




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Thank you Humana for naming the Houston Food Bank as the $100,000 Winner of 2008 Houston Benefits.  The grant will be used to support the Mobile Pantry program. 
Empty Bowls 2008...
 Help fight hunger by participating in
Empty Bowls Houston 2008 on May 17



Unique Volunteer Opportunity!
Collect food for people in need.  Two volunteer positions are open to work four hours a day, five days a week at Intercontinental Airport.  Volunteers can work everyday or once a month. Contact Curtis McMinn if you are interested, 713-547-8608 or cmcminn@houstonfoodbank.org

Great Raise Houston
Money raised during this event supports local charities, Houston Food Bank and Casa De Esperanza. Click here to learn more or if you wish to donate.

 







 

Farm Bill Update, calling makes a difference 
Senate and House conferees approved $10.365 billion in new 10-year funding for the nutrition title of the Farm Bill, which funds and reauthorizes various federal programs including TEFAP (Emergency Food Assistance Program) and FSP (Food Stamp Program).  Conferees left some issues unresolved; another extension will give lawmakers until May 16th to get a reauthorization passed and signed. Make your phone calls. 

Come see Ruby K. Payne, P.h. D. at the Agency Conference 2008 Friday, May 30 


 

 

 


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Spring 2008 Events 

May 10

May 17

 Stamp Out Hunger  Empty Bowls 2008...

                                  




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