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Back to School Markets
What is a School Market?
School Markets are a partnership between Houston Food Bank & local schools to increase access to fresh, nutritious groceries directly to their surrounding communities, in a convenient & familiar setting. Middle & high school students help lead the program by assisting with set-up, distribution, and welcoming families, & they develop leadership skills in the process.
Find a School Market Near You
Want to see if there’s a market close to you? Check out the full list here! Look under the Locations tab.
What Families Should Know This Fall:
- School Markets are open to the public, so everyone is welcome to attend.
- A brief registration is completed at each market, but all information is kept private and never shared.
Ride More, Spend Less!
Did you know that families can ride METRO for less? With a METRO Q® Fare Card, Houstonians can apply to ride for ½ price & get free transfers in any direction!
Discounted rates are available to K-12th grade & college students, Senior Citizens, and neighbors with disabilities on all:
- 🚌🚌 Local METRO buses
- 🚆🚆 METRORail stops
- 🚐🚐 curb2curb (on-demand)
- 🚌🚌 Park & Ride Bus
Savings on rides = more funds available for what matters most. Learn more & apply for your Q-Card here.
Know someone who could use this info? Be sure to pass it on!
Liberty County Updates
Our Trinity River Community Resource Center in Cleveland, TX has been busy making upgrades to our offerings for neighbors!
Self-shopping appointments will return this Fall!!
More information about opening day, appointment scheduling, volunteer opportunities & the new hours of operation are coming soon on the TRCRC website: Trinity River Community Resource Center.
Visit this page to stay up-to-date with the latest information!
Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month, a time to come together with community to take meaningful steps to end hunger. This year, our theme is Housing Affordability Matters, because stable, affordable housing is the foundation for a healthy life. And when paired with access to nutritious food, it helps families to thrive. By raising your voice to advocate for policies that address both hunger and housing access, you can help create lasting change.
👉👉 Visit our Action Center to elevate your voice to our local elected officials’ ears & help us build on this momentum. There’s power in numbers, and your input makes a difference!
Free Legal Services & Resource Center
Texas Legal Services Center provides legal advice, advocacy, representation, & education to underserved people with civil law issues they face. TLSC offers their services in Texas’ rural counties monthly and can be accessed daily in urban centers like Houston. The Harris County Courthouse Annex has a free computer resource center open to the public that allows you to get support from the TSLC as well as:
- Researching information on your legal issue
- Printing/scanning documents & filing legal forms online
- Attending virtual meetings & court hearings
- Getting free legal help & advice
Location: Harris County Eviction Court, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2
- 1302 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77002
- (713) 274-0605
Assistance available in English, Spanish & Vietnamese. Learn more at: https://tlsc.org/kiosks
Law Help Kiosks are also available at Harris County Law Library: 1019 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002
Quinoa Fiesta Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup corn
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes drained
- 15 oz. can black beans drained
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1-2 limes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Add jalapeño and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin.
- Simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Top with avocado, cilantro, salt and pepper. Squeeze the lime juice & serve immediately.
Notes
You can see more recipes and what produce are in our pantries today in Product Seasonality Resource or click here for other recipes.
Canned Beans fact sheet (English)(Mandarin)(Spanish)(Vietnamese)
Corn fact sheet (English)(Mandarin)(Spanish)(Vietnamese)
Quinoa Fiesta Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup corn
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes drained
- 15 oz. can black beans drained
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1-2 limes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Add jalapeño and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin.
- Simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Top with avocado, cilantro, salt and pepper. Squeeze the lime juice & serve immediately.
Notes
Find help: HoustonFoodBank.org/find-help/
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