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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Non-Medical Drivers of Health Food and Culture Written by: Aiyanna Mckee, UH Intern Fall 2025 When you think about health, it is common for many to picture doctors, medicine, or even medical procedures to remedy their symptoms. Although going to the doctor regularly is an important part of supporting health status, your [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Learn Cholesterol Education Through the Mediterranean Diet Food and Culture Written by: Jingbo Qiao, UH Intern Spring 2025 Cholesterol in our body When we hear the word cholesterol, we may think of health problems. But in fact, cholesterol is necessary for our body and can be divided into "good" [...]
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 [...]
Balanced Eating for Type 2 Diabetes Support Great nutrition tips to help improve your blood sugar Food and Culture Written by: Margaret Bechem, UH Intern Spring 2025 Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which there is a high amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. When we eat food, our bodies use sugar [...]