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Meet the Houston Food Bank Advocacy Council
The Houston Food Bank Advocacy Council is made up of partners and neighbors who serve as ambassadors for their communities. They bring their lived experiences, knowledge, and [...]
Food Is Medicine
What is that old saying? Feed a cold and starve a fever? The reality is that our bodies depend on nutritious food to support our immune systems so we [...]
Houston Food Bank a 2025 Feeding America Advocacy Hall of Fame Honoree
Houston Food Bank is honored to be recognized as a 2025 Feeding America Advocacy Hall of Fame honoree! The Advocacy Hall of Fame recognizes network members that demonstrate [...]
Protect Texas’ investment in SNAP
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 [...]
Urban Farms, Water Ordinance, and Houston Food Bank
Urban Farms, Water Ordinance, and Houston Food Bank Written by: Katherine Byers, Ph.D., Government Relations Officer I've lived in Houston since the late 90s and it was only [...]
Supplementing Healthcare Can Support Healthier Outcomes
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 [...]
Civic Voices, Nourishing Communities at the FRAC Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
Houston Food Bank recently hosted the session “Civic Voices, Nourishing Communities” at the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, a gathering focused on policy solutions to [...]
Keep Harris Housed Lunch and Learn
On April 10th, Houston Food Bank partnered with the Houston Eviction Advocacy Center and the Keep Harris Housed Coalition (of which we are a part) to host a [...]
Understanding how Houston Food Bank can assist with the government shutdown
Understanding how Houston Food Bank can assist with a possible government shutdown One of Congress's responsibilities is to approve and pass the national budget. As it was not [...]
CAP takes on the SNAP Challenge
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 [...]
State Legislative Priority Wins
State Legislative Priority Wins During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, the Houston Food Bank collaborated with community members and advocacy organizations at both the state and local levels [...]
House Reconciliation Bill – How will it impact you and why it matters?
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. [...]
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