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TranslateWelcome to the Houston Food Bank’s Neighbor Newsletter!
Be on the lookout every 3 months for the next newsletter.
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We Want YOUR Feedback!
This November marks the 1-year anniversary of the Neighbor Newsletter!
Before we continue with this exciting project, we want your feedback. Please complete this 10-minute survey and provide your thoughts on the future of the Neighbor Newsletter!
Houston Food Bank values your time and opinion. We will be distributing $30 gift cards to 1 in 2 respondents who complete the survey before December 6th. There will be a one gift card per household limit.
Share Your Holiday
ABC13’s 44th annual Share Your Holidays Food Drive is an event benefiting Houston Food Bank and the neighbors we serve.
From Dec 2-Dec 7, 10am-7pm, neighbors can call to reserve a special holiday food box. The community can also show their holiday spirit by donating in a Red Barrel or texting SYH2024 to 71777.
Request a holiday box:
English: 713-547-8692
Spanish: 713-547-8693
Online: HoustonFoodBank.org/SYH (Note: Website closes Dec 7 at 4pm)
Staying Involved in Your Community
Houston Food Bank’s Government Relations team works with elected officials to support positive food and economic policies. As a community member, you can join in on the work at various levels:
City-Level
The city handles essential services like utilities, sanitation & public transportation.
Engage with City Council by contacting your representative or speaking at City Council meetings.
County-Level
The County impacts public health, safety, and infrastructure – such as health & social services and community programs.
Engage with county commissioners by speaking at Commissioners Court.
Community-Level
Community-level advocacy is possible through Super-neighborhood meetings or by getting plugged into local non-profits.
Stay up to date by visiting Houston Food Bank’s Action Center!
Health Coverage in the Marketplace
Open Enrollment is November 1st through January 15th. Houston Food Bank’s Certified Health Navigators are newly available to help you find affordable health coverage in the Marketplace by working with you to:
- Compare health plans
- Understand your benefit options
- Select the health plan that best meets your needs
To begin, all you need is an appointment and your ID.
Schedule an appointment:
- Online
- Phone: 832-369-9390
- In-person: 535 Portwall St., Houston, TX 77029
Community Cookbook
Are you a home chef who loves to cook? Perhaps you’re famous for your mouth-watering mac and cheese or tamales at holiday gatherings. We want to hear from you!
The Nutrition Education & Health Promotion Team is creating a new Community Cookbook. We’re collecting delicious and culturally rich recipes to share with our entire community. We’d love for you to contribute by submitting your favorite recipes. Click this link to submit your recipes and be a part of this exciting project.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the diverse flavors and traditions that make our community special!
Apple and Cheddar Cheese Whole Wheat Quesadilla
Ingredients
- - 1 whole wheat tortilla
- - 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- - 4-5 thinly sliced Granny Smith apple
- - 1 whole wheat tortilla
- - 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- - 4-5 thinly sliced Granny Smith apple
Instructions
- Sprinkle 2 Tbsps. cheddar cheese over 1/2 of the tortilla.
- Arrange apple slices barely overlapping on top of cheese.
- Sprinkle 2 Tbsps. of cheese over apple slices.
- Fold tortilla in half.
- Place quesadilla in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Gently flip once, until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden brown. (2-3 min per side)
Notes
You can see more recipes and what produce are in our pantries today in Product Seasonality Resource or click here for other recipes.
Apples-Go-English.pdf
Apples-Go-Mandarin.pdf
Apples-Go-Spanish.pdf
Apples-Go-Vietnamese.pdf
Apple and Cheddar Cheese Whole Wheat Quesadilla
Ingredients
- - 1 whole wheat tortilla
- - 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- - 4-5 thinly sliced Granny Smith apple
- - 1 whole wheat tortilla
- - 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- - 4-5 thinly sliced Granny Smith apple
Instructions
- Sprinkle 2 Tbsps. cheddar cheese over 1/2 of the tortilla.
- Arrange apple slices barely overlapping on top of cheese.
- Sprinkle 2 Tbsps. of cheese over apple slices.
- Fold tortilla in half.
- Place quesadilla in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Gently flip once, until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden brown. (2-3 min per side)
Notes
Apples-Go-English.pdf Apples-Go-Mandarin.pdf Apples-Go-Spanish.pdf Apples-Go-Vietnamese.pdf
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