George Washington Carver and his impact on Houston Food Bank  George Washington Carver is best known for his advancements and impact in agriculture. Why was he motivated to do this work? His interest was particularly focused on the widespread poverty among farmers in the south, a situation exacerbated by the aftermath of [...]
Today marks the start of Eat Drink HTX 2024! A sister event to Houston Restaurant Week, Eat Drink HTX raises funds for the Houston Food Bank and DePelchin Children’s Center. Restaurants will feature a lower price for prix fixe menus as their Eat Drink HTX offering, and some of this year’s participants include Adair Kitchen, [...]
In the financial hierarchy of many households’ budgets, rent is the priority. And with rent taking up the lion's share of many household budgets forcing families to make due with less, it highlights a fundamental truth: housing stability is inextricably linked with food security. A household's rent is a non-negotiable cost to be [...]
Welcome to the Houston Food Bank’s Neighbor Newsletter! Be on the lookout every 3 months for the next newsletter. Para español, haga clic en el menú desplegable de arriba a la derecha. Cabbage Salad with Peanut Dressing Scroll down for recipe. Free Tax Preparation [...]
Houston Restaurant Weeks is Houston’s most anticipated foodie event of the year. Starting August 1st and running through Labor Day, September 4th. That’s 35 days of delicious meals and super deals raising necessary funds for the Houston Food Bank. With the help of Houstonians dining out during Houston Restaurant Weeks in 2023, over $1.8 [...]
The Houston Food Bank is proud to announce our recent grant with CareSource Bayou Health to support our School Markets Program. One in five children in Southeast Texas is considered food insecure, and the School Market program was developed to improve access to nutritional foods to middle and high school students in these vulnerable populations. [...]
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President of the Houston Food Bank Brian Greene joined Houston Public Media’s Eddie Robinson for an interview to discuss the Harvey disaster, food recovery operations, and more.
Join the Houston Food Bank’s host Pearl Cajoles, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Digital Marketing Coordinator Sarah Crulcich, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Nutrition Educator Shynice Allen as they talk about the pitfalls and pros of diet changes in the New Year.
On Spotlight Houston, our Sarai LaTony, Volunteer Experiences Manager, talks with Blanca Quezada about the needs of volunteers and the impact of volunteers to Houston Food Bank. Click here for more information on volunteering. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.