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22 07, 2026

Protect Texas’ investment in SNAP

Houston Food Bank2026-07-22T10:02:35-05:00

July 4th was the 250th anniversary of our country - an opportunity to reflect on our history and what kind of future we want to build. It also marked one year since Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), legislation that brought significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).Under H.R. 1, SNAP work requirements expanded to include additional groups, such as older Americans ages [...]

Protect Texas’ investment in SNAPHouston Food Bank2026-07-22T10:02:35-05:00

29 05, 2026

SNAP Summer Tour is Back!

Houston Food Bank2026-05-29T11:07:24-05:00

This summer, Houston Food Bank’s Community Assistance Program (CAP) Mobile Unit will be traveling throughout the Greater Houston area to help individuals apply for federal & state benefit programs. Come by to connect with our team of trained navigators and get application assistance for: SNAP, TANF, CHIP & CHIP Perinatal Healthy Texas Women [...]

SNAP Summer Tour is Back!Houston Food Bank2026-05-29T11:07:24-05:00

26 05, 2026

Supplementing Healthcare Can Support Healthier Outcomes

Houston Food Bank2026-05-26T11:15:09-05:00

Supplementing Healthcare Can Support Healthier Outcomes Nutritious food is essential to proper brain development, the ability to learn, work, and stay healthy. WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Women, Infants, and Children) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) are two programs that provide access to nutritious food for children and mothers who are [...]

Supplementing Healthcare Can Support Healthier OutcomesHouston Food Bank2026-05-26T11:15:09-05:00

27 01, 2026

Keep Your SNAP Benefits Working For You

Houston Food Bank2026-07-16T13:23:10-05:00

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 [...]

Keep Your SNAP Benefits Working For YouHouston Food Bank2026-07-16T13:23:10-05:00

28 10, 2025

Special Distributions for Neighbors Experiencing SNAP Benefit Interruptions

Houston Food Bank2025-12-01T08:32:27-06:00

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 [...]

Special Distributions for Neighbors Experiencing SNAP Benefit InterruptionsHouston Food Bank2025-12-01T08:32:27-06:00

7 10, 2025

Community Assistance Program Wins Feeding Texas Awards

Houston Food Bank2025-10-07T10:22:53-05:00

On September 18, members of the Community Assistance Program (CAP) attended the Feeding Texas Conference in San Antonio, TX alongside other Texas food bank SNAP program staff. The Houston Food Bank’s Community Assistance Program was given recognition for the food bank with the highest number of total referrals to partner organizations in the Referral [...]

Community Assistance Program Wins Feeding Texas AwardsHouston Food Bank2025-10-07T10:22:53-05:00

18 09, 2025

CAP takes on the SNAP Challenge

Lina Fuh2025-09-18T12:31:27-05:00

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 [...]

CAP takes on the SNAP ChallengeLina Fuh2025-09-18T12:31:27-05:00

10 06, 2025

House Reconciliation Bill – How will it impact you and why it matters?

Houston Food Bank2025-06-19T15:11:26-05:00

The House of Representatives passed a bill that proposes sweeping changes to fundamental programs that millions of Americans rely on, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicare. SNAP is the nation’s biggest food assistance program, serving 42 million Americans each month. The bill cuts $290 billion in SNAP funding. The bill is [...]

House Reconciliation Bill – How will it impact you and why it matters?Houston Food Bank2025-06-19T15:11:26-05:00

16 05, 2025

New Feeding America Study Says Food Insecurity in Texas on the Rise Amid Proposed Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid

Houston Food Bank2025-05-21T12:37:09-05:00

Map the Meal Gap Study released by Feeding America shows more kids and families impacted by lack of nutritious food. Just as the U.S. House of Representatives is considering devastating budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid – programs that help older adults, children and hard-working families, the newly released Map the Meal Gap report shows [...]

New Feeding America Study Says Food Insecurity in Texas on the Rise Amid Proposed Cuts to SNAP and MedicaidHouston Food Bank2025-05-21T12:37:09-05:00

13 05, 2025

Proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would deepen food insecurity crisis

Houston Food Bank2025-05-14T16:43:12-05:00

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s proposed spending cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would increase food insecurity, reduce access to health insurance, and lead to poorer outcomes.These cuts will present states, including Texas, with a financial burden and choices between funding education, other important government responsibilities, and the increased cost of nutrition and health services. They [...]

Proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would deepen food insecurity crisisHouston Food Bank2025-05-14T16:43:12-05:00

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