Neighbor Newsletter November 2023
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Welcome to the first edition of Houston Food Bank’s Neighbor Newsletter!
Be on the lookout every 3 months for the next newsletter.

Apples and Almonds Salad

Apple & Almond Salad

Scroll down for recipe.

Share Your Holiday

ABC13’s 43rd annual Share Your Holidays Food Drive is an event benefiting Houston Food Bank.

From Nov 27-Nov 29, 10am-7pm, neighbors in need can call our request line to reserve a special holiday food box.

The community can show their holiday spirit by donating in a local Red Barrel or during the ABC13 Live Broadcast, Nov 28.

Request a holiday box:
English: 713-547-8692
Spanish: 713-547-8693

SNAP Delays

From Texas Health and Human Services: “HHS is receiving a high volume of applications due to the end of Public Health Emergency. Applications are being worked in the order they are received unless they meet expedited criteria.

Applicants should check their online account at YourTexasBenefits.com or on the Your Texas Benefits mobile app for updates and/or check their mail for notices from HHS.”

Houston Food Bank’s Community Assistance Program aids people applying for SNAP.

Learn more about SNAP assistance.
Or call our SNAP Zoom Line at 832-586-8579

DID YOU KNOW

Expiration labels on foods do not reflect food quality or safety. Understand date labels with our online guide. The USDA has developed an app to look up how long certain foods last based on different storage methods.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The holidays can be tough, and many don’t know where to look for help. According to a survey by Ipsos and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, only 33% of Americans are familiar with 988 and its services.

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis, and best practices for professionals. American Sign Language services are also available.

If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Apples and Almonds Salad

Apples and Almonds Salad

Print Recipe
A delicious treat and a great way to get dairy in your diet
Course Salad, Side Dish
Servings 4
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples
  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 6-8oz can of pineapple in its own juice, drained
  • 3 Tbsps dried cranberries
  • 1 Tbsp almonds (whole or slivered) type of nut is optional
  • 1 Tbsp honey

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and remove cores from apples. Do not peel. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in medium bowl.
  • Add dried fruit and yogurt to bowl. Mix well.
  • Chop nuts with a knife or crush nuts in a plastic bag with a can.
  • Add crushed nuts to bowl. Add honey and pineapple. Toss and serve.

Notes

You can see more recipes and what produce are in our pantries today in Product Seasonality Resource or click here for other recipes. 
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Almonds-English.pdf
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Almonds-Mandarin.pdf
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Almonds-Spanish.pdf
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Almonds-Vietnamese.pdf

https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Apples-Go-English.pdf
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Apples-Go-Mandarin.pdf
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Apples-Go-Spanish.pdf
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Apples-Go-Vietnamese.pdf

https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pineapple-Go-English.pdf
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pineapple-Go-Mandarin.pdf
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pineapple-Go-Spanish.pdf
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pineapple-Go-Vietnamese.pdf
Keyword dairy, fruit, protein

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