Americold’s Produce Donations Help Expand Access to Fresh Food Across Our Communities
Por el Banco de Alimentos de Houston
Octubre 6, 2026
Strategic partnerships are essential to ensuring families have access to the nutritious food they need. Through its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, Americold is helping make a meaningful impact in communities across Houston Food Bank’s service area by providing high-quality fresh produce to neighbors facing hunger.
In the first quarter of FY27 alone, Americold donated an extraordinary 1,100,077 pounds of fresh produce, but the impact of these donations extends far beyond the pounds distributed. Fresh produce helps families prepare balanced meals, stretches household budgets, and provides access to foods that support long-term health. Through partnerships with food pantries, community organizations, and agency partners, these products reach neighbors in communities throughout our region.
Americold’s support also demonstrates the power of collaboration in addressing food insecurity. By working together, businesses and hunger-relief organizations can reduce food waste while increasing access to nutritious foods for people experiencing hardship. Every rescued pallet of produce represents an opportunity to nourish families rather than allowing valuable food to go unused.
As food insecurity continues to affect households across our region, partnerships like Americold’s play a critical role in expanding access to nutritious food and creating lasting community impact.
By the Numbers
- 1,100,077 pounds of fresh produce donated in FY27 Q1
- Increased access to nutritious foods for families experiencing food insecurity
- Reduced food waste through strategic food rescue and redistribution efforts
- Strengthened community partnerships that help deliver fresh food where it is needed most
Americold’s generosity is a powerful reminder that when businesses invest in their communities, the impact can be measured not only in pounds of food, but in healthier families, stronger neighborhoods, and more resilient communities. Together, we are helping more neighbors put healthy meals on the table and building a stronger, more food-secure future for all.
