About Us
Our mission: Food for better lives.
About Us
Our mission: Food for better lives.
More than 1 million people in Southeast Texas experience food insecurity.
The root causes of food insecurity include income instability, lack of affordable housing, and inaccessible healthcare. Houston Food Bank distributes food and other essentials through more than 1,600 community partners offering services and resources to assist neighbors so they can achieve long-term economic security.
Our Service Area
Largest Food Bank In The U.S.
The Houston Food Bank is the largest food bank in the United States in size and distribution. We serve a network of more than 1,600 community partners in 18 southeast Texas counties, including food pantries, soup kitchens, meal sites and shelters. With their help, we were able to provide access to more than 143 million meals in FY 2025.
Our Affiliate Food Banks
An Affiliate Food Bank is a smaller regional food bank that manages local food assistance programs in their county. Houston Food Bank currently partners with:
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our 308,000-square-foot facility is designed to support every step of our daily operation. From our expansive warehouse equipped to handle truckloads of goods to volunteers preparing items for distribution, and our Keegan Kitchen that prepares, cooks, and packages nutritious meals, we are fit to operate year-round to serve our community. Beyond food distribution, our conference center offers a welcoming space where individuals and organizations can come together to connect and collaborate.
A Food Bank That’s Green
Thanks to generous gifts from Green Mountain Energy’s Sun Club, SolarSPARC programs and NRG, the Houston Food Bank is even more green with 440 solar panels on our roof. The panels convert Texas sunshine into power that lower our utility bills and save the equivalent of three meals per hour. The solar panel array covers 5,300 square feet on the Food Bank’s roof and generates 96,000 kilowatt hours annually.
The Data
We continuously collect and produce reports to analyze and improve our support and service to the community. From informational handouts to program reporting and links to additional resources, this information gives you an overview of the depth and breath of the work we do.
Our Milestones
Since March of 1982, Houston Food Bank opened its doors and has evolved and adapted to provide support for the 18 counties we serve. From improving our operations to disaster recovery, we continuously strive to improve the lives of our neighbors in southeast Texas.
Partnerships & Accolades
