Houston Food Bank is the recipient of a unique donation from Bank of America: a check for $125,000 as a result of the bank’s recent booster shot incentive promotion. The bank announced last month that it would make a $100 donation to a food bank or hunger relief agency for every local employee who [...]
Do you consider your child a picky eater? Are they eating the same foods and refusing new ones? Do you find yourself worrying about if your child is getting the nutrients they need? The toddler stage is the most crucial time for introducing different foods and establishing dietary habits.1 Being the oldest sibling of [...]
Awards recognize nonprofit organizations’ use of technology to solve world’s most pressing problemsHouston Food Bank is proud to announce it is a recipient of a 2021-2022 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Imagine Grant which honors the vision and work of nonprofit organizations as they seek to improve their communities and the world with the help of [...]
Water is a nutrient that we often forget about. However, it is essential for our health and survival. Water has many roles in our bodies, like protecting our organs, assisting in digestion, and maintaining overall health¹. If we, as adults, can forget to drink water, it should be expected that our children also forget. So, [...]
Do you find yourself saying these phrases to your children as a parent: “you can’t have that” “candy is bad” “eating sweets is bad”? These phrases frequently reflect our negative perception toward sweets. Sweets should be delicious and pleasing. Do we all agree that we want to live in a society where our children [...]
In recognizing businesses and non-profits for their achievements and commitment to quality in the workplace, Houston Food Bank was one of 236 companies recognized at the annual Better Business Bureau Awards of Excellence on October 12, 2021. When asked what it means to Houston Food Bank to receive this recognition, Brian Greene, president and [...]
Is my child healthy enough? Why do they get sick so often? How should I be supporting their immune system? These are common questions that run through many parent’s heads when thinking of their child’s health. Every parent wants the best for their child and a key factor is the strength of their immune [...]
The multifaceted Amazon partnership provides hope to local community In partnership with Amazon, Houston Food Bank is delivering hope to the local community in the form of much-needed meals and nourishment delivered directly to the doorsteps of vulnerable Houstonians in need. Since Amazon established its Community Delivery program with Houston Food Bank in May [...]
The recommended amount of milk for children to drink daily is based on the child’s age. It is also important to remember that whatever beverages that are offered a child in their first 5 years of life will impact his or her lifelong taste preferences.1 So, what are the best options early in a [...]
Food insecurity is not always obvious. Of those we serve, 97% have housing and 2/3 of households have a working adult. Children, parents, seniors, and veterans can all affected by food insecurity. Below, Houston Food Bank staff provide facts to correct the most common myths associated with food insecurity. KATHERINE BYERS, Ph.D. Government Relations [...]