“CORE represents a fundamental evolution in how we serve Southeast Texas. Food distribution remains our core pillar, but true health and stability require addressing the root causes of hunger. Thanks to the extraordinary support from the Houston Philanthropic Community, CORE gives us the physical scale and strategic presence in Northwest Houston to deliver not just food, but opportunity, resilience, and hope.”
— Brian Greene, president & CEO of Houston Food Bank
In the past year, the number of food insecure individuals in Houston Food Bank’s 18 county service area has risen to 1.1M – that’s about a 10% increase since 2024.
As the line for help continues to grow, food insecurity forces families to make impossible choices—between food and rent, utilities, medical care, or education. Two-thirds of food-insecure households have at least one working adult, yet low wages and the fragmented network of 23,000 nonprofits make stability out of reach.
Food security improves brain development, increases education and job opportunities and improves health. Together, we can empower families with food access, resources and support they need to build a stronger future.
More Than Food, A Foundation For Growth
The CORE Facility Will:
The CORE Facility Will:
Support for a Stronger Community
“By coming together, the Houston Food Bank and the YMCA are creating a space where neighbors connect, resources are shared, and lasting change takes root.”
— Steve Ives, president & CEO, YMCA of Greater Houston
Champions for Change
“Houston Food Bank changes lives, and I’m proud to support its mission with both my gift and my service. This new facility will expand our innovative programs, like Food for Change, and bring vital services together, giving families opportunities for a brighter future.”
— Chuck Davidson, Partner, Quantum Capital Group, Houston Food Bank Board Member
“The new facility will do more than feed families — it will connect them to the services and skills to enhance their lives.”
— Albert Chao, Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation; Executive Chairman, Westlake Corporation
Our Impact
“The Houston Food Bank has been a lifeline for me as a father and a student. Through its partnership with the Cougar Cupboard, it gives me more than food — it gives me the stability to focus on my studies, care for my kids, and keep moving toward my goals.”
— Pablo Martinez, PhD Student, University of Houston
Addressing Regional Growth
Reaching Under Resourced Communities
