The Houston Food Bank and the Kinder Institute for Urban Research convened leaders across healthcare, policy, academia, and community organizations for the 2026 Community Health Summit on March 24, an event focused on advancing health equity through food access.Held in recognition of National Nutrition Month, the Summit highlighted innovative partnerships and emerging research addressing [...]
HFB is here for you!! If you're in need of assistance, Find Food Now Welcome to the Houston Food Bank’s Neighbor Newsletter! Be on the lookout every 2 months for the next newsletter. Para español, haga clic en el menú desplegable. Harris County Voices Needed [...]
More Than Hummus: Lebanese Food, Culture, and Connection Food and Culture Written by: Leya Ayoub, UH Intern Fall 2025 “To serve others with a generous heart is the core of Lebanese hospitality, a tradition that people have carried on for centuries.” Food is more than simply nutrition; it is also a [...]
We’re excited to share that Houston Food Bank now has even more volunteer opportunities—right in communities that may be closer to you. Our North Branch and Trinity River Community Resource Center are now open for volunteer shifts. These locations are ideal for smaller groups and still directly strengthens the programs and partners serving our [...]
The ARPA grant has allowed Houston Food Bank to deepen our support for the Southeast Texas region by coordinating community listening sessions in Sunnyside and South Park. These gatherings opened the door for our Community Engagement team to hear directly from neighbors about their daily challenges and what they need most to access food [...]
Gestational Diabetes: Keeping Moms & Babies Healthy Understanding Gestational Diabetes: What Every Neighbor Should Know Food and Culture Written by: Nafisa Bhuriwala, UH Intern Fall 2025 Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a form of high blood sugar that occurs during pregnancy, and it’s important to understand because it can impact [...]
Manuela As a neighbor and a volunteer, Manuela has overcome a health emergency and works to help others at the Trinity River Community Resource Center. Learn more about her story. Return to Stories of Hope
Zoie “We love big holidays,” Zoie says, smiling. “We decorate a lot.” Zoie is a student at Lee College with dreams of becoming a preschool teacher and a school psychologist. She treasures every moment with her family — her mom, stepdad, and sister — and loves gathering around the table to [...]
Pablo For Pablo, a University of Houston student, college has been a juggling act balancing classes, work, and raising a young family all on a very tight budget. Like many students, there were times when making ends meet felt overwhelming. That’s where the Cougar Cupboard, one of Houston Food Bank’s Food [...]
What are Macronutrients? Food and Culture Written by: Gabriel Lopez, UH Intern Fall 2025 Our bodies rely on three essential macronutrients—nutrients we need in larger amounts to stay energized and functioning at our best. These key macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Protein: Protein is the building block [...]