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7 06, 2024

Houston Food Bank Welcomed Bill Ludwig, Regional Administrator, USDA FNS Region, Amid Disaster-Relief Efforts

Houston Food Bank2024-06-07T08:53:45-05:00

On Wednesday, May 29, Houston Food Bank welcomed Bill Ludwig, regional administrator for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Southwest Region for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a visit aimed to enhance disaster-relief efforts and improve ways to provide critical food assistance to those served by Houston Food Bank. Ludwig’s visit [...]

Houston Food Bank Welcomed Bill Ludwig, Regional Administrator, USDA FNS Region, Amid Disaster-Relief EffortsHouston Food Bank2024-06-07T08:53:45-05:00

29 05, 2024

SCAN Health Plan Donates to Support Senior Box

Houston Food Bank2025-02-03T09:12:38-06:00

In Texas, an estimated 350,000 seniors (60+) are experiencing food insecurity each day. HFB’s Senior Box Program is designed to alleviate food insecurity among seniors (60+). Throughout a 10-county area, 98,260 seniors annually participate in our Senior Box program. The program fills pantries with shelf-stable food items, such as canned fruits and vegetables, peanut [...]

SCAN Health Plan Donates to Support Senior BoxHouston Food Bank2025-02-03T09:12:38-06:00

29 05, 2024

Tyson Foods Donates More Than 31,000 Pounds of Protein in Response to Recent Floods

Houston Food Bank2024-05-30T09:58:14-05:00

Tyson Foods will distribute more than 31,000 lbs of protein, the equivalent of 124,000 servings, to disaster-relief organizations that serve those recently impacted by flooding in Texas. At the heart of Tyson Foods’ values is a deep commitment to supporting communities in times of crisis. Through the company’s Meals that Matter® Disaster Relief [...]

Tyson Foods Donates More Than 31,000 Pounds of Protein in Response to Recent FloodsHouston Food Bank2024-05-30T09:58:14-05:00

28 05, 2024

Teacher Appreciation Week 2024

Houston Food Bank2024-05-30T09:54:06-05:00

The Teachers Aid Center hosts an annual event for teachers enrolled in the program. As educators, they wear many hats that often go unnoticed. This event serves as our way of expressing gratitude for them. This year’s event spanned four days with over 1,500 teachers in attendance. Generous donations from partnering companies facilitated [...]

Teacher Appreciation Week 2024Houston Food Bank2024-05-30T09:54:06-05:00

21 05, 2024

Disaster Support Pantry Locations

Houston Food Bank2024-06-22T07:15:14-05:00

The following partner locations are distributing Disaster Boxes and other supplies for those in need. The Houston Food Bank disaster relief pantry locations listed on this webpage will updated daily to ensure accurate information for those in need.Saturday, June 22thAgency NameAddressZIP CodeCountyDistributions Day(s) & TimesABIDING FAITH UMC/ABBA'S PANTRY (PS)14300 ALMEDA SCHOOL RD77047HARRWednesday 4pm - 6pm [...]

Disaster Support Pantry LocationsHouston Food Bank2024-06-22T07:15:14-05:00

15 05, 2024

Chefs’ Dinner 2024

Houston Food Bank2024-11-19T13:41:56-06:00

Chefs' Dinner We're thrilled to share the success of our 24th Annual Chefs' Dinner, an evening of delicious cuisine and heartfelt generosity. Special appreciation to the chefs who generously donated their time and talent, and to our event chairs, Teresa and José Ivo for their exceptional leadership. Our sincere thanks [...]

Chefs’ Dinner 2024Houston Food Bank2024-11-19T13:41:56-06:00

2 05, 2024

Inclement Weather Alert

Houston Food Bank2024-05-17T07:21:38-05:00

Houston Food Bank is open for normal operations on Friday, May 17. We are mobilizing to assist communities affected by the storm on Thursday, May 16, and will continue to support our partner distribution organizations and affiliate food banks. Check back here for more information as it becomes available. Resources: Weather updates and [...]

Inclement Weather AlertHouston Food Bank2024-05-17T07:21:38-05:00

26 04, 2024

Spring Is Here – and So Are Elections!

Houston Food Bank2024-05-17T13:58:35-05:00

With the start of a new season the weather changes, flowers bloom, and the sun comes out. However, as the seasons change one thing will stay constant - elections. March brought a primary election where we got to make our voices heard and select who will be on the November ballot. But it doesn’t [...]

Spring Is Here – and So Are Elections!Houston Food Bank2024-05-17T13:58:35-05:00

25 04, 2024

Corporate Volunteers Receive National Honor

Houston Food Bank2024-04-29T14:48:32-05:00

On April 23rd, 2024, the Houston Food Bank honored its most outstanding corporate volunteers with the President's Volunteer Service Award. A grand total of 122 corporations attended the three-day awards -- The cumulative hours/meals donated for the corporations that attended the 2023 award ceremonies: 55,265 hours donated in 2023 (facilitating a total of 3,315,900 [...]

Corporate Volunteers Receive National HonorHouston Food Bank2024-04-29T14:48:32-05:00

17 04, 2024

Local Farms and Food Producers Receive Support From Houston Food Bank and Harris County Public Health Via Arpa Grant, Provide Nutritious Food For Community

Houston Food Bank2025-01-28T15:38:06-06:00

About one in six Texans lives at or below the poverty level. But funds from a $3.5 million American Rescue Plan Act grant received by Houston Food Bank via Harris County Public Health is helping to expand capacity, operations and partnerships to assist families facing food insecurity in targeted areas within Harris County. Checks [...]

Local Farms and Food Producers Receive Support From Houston Food Bank and Harris County Public Health Via Arpa Grant, Provide Nutritious Food For CommunityHouston Food Bank2025-01-28T15:38:06-06:00