Sonja Sonja moved to Houston two and a half years ago to be closer to her daughter and family. A proud grandmother and avid gardener, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones while prioritizing something equally important: her health. “I love love love my grandchildren. They make me laugh and [...]
If you are interested in your school signing up for our Kids Café Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for the 2026-2027 school year, we’re excited about the opportunity to work together to help bridge feeding gaps for children in our community. The process is simple.What’s Next?To move forward, please submit the following [...]
As a School Market Coordinator, Dr. Dean D. Guerra, Ed.D. has seen the growing gap between wages and living costs place a heavy burden on his community. But twice a month, at Waller ISD, he sees the strength and generosity of that same community lift that burden off their neighbors. Some begin lining [...]
Every meal has a price. But for many families, the true cost of a meal goes far beyond what is on the grocery store receipt. This Hunger Action Month, Houston Food Bank is exploring The Price for a Meal, what it costs to put nutritious food on the table, the cost of not having access [...]
For Henry and Doe, supporting Houston Food Bank was never about receiving recognition. It began with a simple conviction: if you want to build a stronger community, you have to start by ensuring people have enough to eat. That belief has guided their philanthropy, volunteerism, and leadership for decades. While they were recently [...]
Wrapped up in Nutrition: Vietnamese Spring Rolls Food and Culture Written by: Cindy Tran, UH Intern Spring 2026 In Vietnamese culture, eating together at the table with your family is very important. While in some places people may eat separately or on the go, meal times are often seen as a [...]
In the years since first beginning operations, Houston Food Bank has constantly evolved and expanded how we address food insecurity. One way we have grown is by expanding the different types of foods that we are able to accept as donations, to address the many different needs of our community. Proteins, and other [...]
On August 5, 2026, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD hosted a FoodRx Appreciation Luncheon to celebrate the staff whose dedication has made the program a success. Staff members, nurses, providers, administrators, executives, and CEO Keena Pace gathered to recognize the team members who help connect Harris County residents with nutritious food. [...]
ABC13 Loves Teachers 2026 The ABC13 Loves Teachers event was a massive success! Thanks to you, Houston, we were able to raise more than $35,000 in funds for teachers in our service area! We also collected thousands of pounds of school supplies at our drop off locations in Houston, Galveston, Richmond/Rosenberg and Sugarland, [...]
Over the next 35 days (Until September 7) hundreds of Houston restaurants are offering specially priced bunch, lunch, and dinner options. A portion of the proceeds from these meals goes to Houston Food Bank.Your advocacy plays a vital role in the success of this campaign, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a delicious [...]
