How is it possible that food banks are providing exponentially more meals to the community each year, but food insecurity is still growing all across the country? Brian Greene, President & CEO of Houston Food Bank, sat down with Feeding Tampa Bay and dove into the problem in eye-opening detail. Tune in [...]
State Legislative Priority Wins During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, the Houston Food Bank collaborated with community members and advocacy organizations at both the state and local levels to address food insecurity. This document outlines the “policy wins” achieved through those efforts. TIERS Funding $300 million [...]
Map the Meal Gap Study released by Feeding America shows more kids and families impacted by lack of nutritious food. Just as the U.S. House of Representatives is considering devastating budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid – programs that help older adults, children and hard-working families, the newly released Map the Meal Gap report shows [...]
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s proposed spending cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would increase food insecurity, reduce access to health insurance, and lead to poorer outcomes.These cuts will present states, including Texas, with a financial burden and choices between funding education, other important government responsibilities, and the increased cost of nutrition and health services. They [...]
Recently Policy Analyst Amanda Pope with Houston Food Bank and Associate Program Manager Jordan Pacelli Everett with Prevention Institute published an Op-Ed in the Houston Chronicle on the upcoming legislation HB 32 and SB 38. You can read the piece here. Houston Food Bank strives to address the root causes of food insecurity, we [...]
Melanie McGuire, Senior Director of Programs at Houston Food Bank, joined the Growing Up in America radio show to discuss Food Insecurity, the root causes of hunger in Houston and the surrounding area, and how Houston Food Bank is working to address these issues. Learn more about the root causes of [...]
Texas, the second-largest state in the United States, is known for its diverse economy and vibrant cities. Despite its overall prosperity, many areas within the state face significant economic challenges. The 50 poorest neighborhoods in Texas represent pockets of concentrated poverty across urban and rural regions. These communities often struggle with limited access to [...]