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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. [...]
New Feeding America Study Says Food Insecurity in Texas on the Rise Amid Proposed Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid
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 [...]
Proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would deepen food insecurity crisis
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, [...]
Houston Food Bank Faces $11M in Federal Cuts
Houston Food Bank is facing an $11 million cut in federal funding, which equates to about 500 fewer truckloads of nutritious food like produce, dairy, and protein for our neighbors [...]
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