Would you be able to eat enough nutritious foods for $6.00 a day? Our Community Assistance Program (CAP) team takes on the SNAP Challenge. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, is a government program that is designed to help low income people buy enough nutritious food when they need it. Qualifications to participate include [...]
Protein is a highly requested food bank item – that's why Houston Food Bank is excited that dry black beans will be added to the TEFAP catalogue for food banks to purchase. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) provides shelf-stable, nutritious, and American-grown foods to low-income children, seniors, and families facing hunger across the [...]
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. Back to School Markets [...]
Houston Food Bank would like to thank the estate of Don Arnold and Dan Electro’s for the charity art auction on August 24 to benefit the food bank. Don was a long time collector of the work of Houston artist and musician Beans Barton, and his family auctioned off a large portion of his [...]
Houston Food Bank had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of a brand-new Sprouts Farmers Market in Richmond! With this exciting addition, we’re now proudly partnered with six Sprouts locations—each one helping us expand our mission to address hunger and nourish our communities. This new store will be donating food five [...]
Houston Food Bank is happy to announce that Hearts and Hands of Baytown has finished their renovation and equipment upgrades. This update, made possible through ARPA funds and the support of the Moody Foundation, the Kiwanis Club, Dale and Terry Vanderpol, and Mel Stone, as well as HUB grants, not only encompasses the many improvements [...]
Houston Food Bank was featured on Texas & Me, a weekly Public Affairs program about Texas issues and communities. CEO Brian Greene, Director of Volunteer Services Kat Tong, and Chair of the Board Jeffrey Dodson spoke with Courtney Zubowski about the food bank’s mission and efforts to alleviate food insecurity in Houston. Watch the [...]
HOUSTON FOOD BANK FEATURED IN NATIONAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTING HEALTH OUTCOMES FROM “FOOD AS MEDICINE” PROGRAM Local initiative helps connect food and healthcare to improve wellbeing of neighbors experiencing food insecurity A new national report from Feeding America® spotlights Houston Food Bank as one many food banks across the country delivering innovative solutions [...]
On Sunday, July 13th, Houston Food Bank celebrated the 2nd Annual 713 Day Volunteer Shift and Celebration. The day started with a 9 a.m. volunteer shift that included doughnuts provided by Voodoo Doughnut. Once the shift ended volunteers joined a celebration that featured music by DJ Bloom, the Astros’ 2017 & 2022 Championship Trophies, [...]
Houston Food Bank would like to thank Bedrock Boulders. On July 13th, as part of the 713 Day celebration, Bedrock Boulders unveiled their donation at our Portwall location. More than a sign, it is a landmark symbolizing Houston’s commitment to supporting our neighbors and working to address food insecurity. Thank you to Bedrock for [...]