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 [...]
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 [...]
Fueling Your Family’s Future: At Houston Food Bank, we believe SNAP is the foundation for your next nutrition milestone; the hearty breakfast for a student, the relief of a snack during a long shift, or the ingredients for a family meal. Important federal rules have changed. If you are aged 18–64 or have [...]
At Waller ISD's board meeting, held on November 13, Waller High School and Houston Food Bank staff were recognized for the impact of Waller High School’s School Market. The program was highlighted as one of the highest‑serving school markets in the region, regularly providing nutritious food and fresh produce to more than 400 households [...]
Houston Food Bank would like to thank everyone who came out December 6th for our annual Notes of Giving event. With music provided by the Monarch Chamber Players, attendees enjoyed a morning of holiday cheer that included a presentation from CEO Brian Greene, CDO Julie Voss, and HISD/HCC Transition Teacher Edward Skaggs, [...]
This week marks the end of Canstruction 2025. Architects, engineers, designers, contractors and students worked in teams to design and build colossal sculptures using canned and other shelf-stable food as their primary building block. Tape and cardboard serve as nails and cement. The colors and designs on food product labels form the artists’ pallet. [...]
We had a blast with all of you on the track at our 9th annual Harvest Marathon Relay! With clear skies and a high of 76 degrees, it was the perfect day for a run. We are so grateful for the continued support of our sponsors, volunteers and runners. We'd like to extend a special [...]
Episcopal Health Foundation is partnering with 12 community collaboratives representing 29 counties to kickoff the 2025–26 Collaborating for Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) cohort. For the first time, every collaborative in the cohort will focus on one or more of EHF’s Priorities for Change: maternal health, food and nutrition security, or diabetes prevention.CHCI is a year-long, [...]
Special Distributions for Neighbors Experiencing Paycheck or SNAP Benefit Interruptions Houston Food Bank has launched several special food distributions to support neighbors whose SNAP benefits have been interrupted or federal employees who are not receiving paychecks. These distributions provide quick access to healthy groceries for families who may be struggling during this [...]