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13 05, 2025

Việc đề xuất cắt giảm ngân sách cho chương trình SNAP và Medicaid sẽ làm trầm trọng thêm cuộc khủng hoảng thiếu an ninh lương thực

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2025-05-14T16:43:12-05:00

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, including Texas, with a financial burden and choices between funding education, other important government responsibilities, and the increased cost of nutrition and health services. They [...]

Việc đề xuất cắt giảm ngân sách cho chương trình SNAP và Medicaid sẽ làm trầm trọng thêm cuộc khủng hoảng thiếu an ninh lương thựcNgân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2025-05-14T16:43:12-05:00

28 04, 2025

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston phải đối mặt với việc cắt giảm ngân sách liên bang trị giá 11 triệu USD

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2025-04-28T12:36:09-05:00

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 facing food insecurity. As mentioned on Houston Public Media, ABC 13, Hoodline, and KHOU 11, these cuts will significantly impact our services. Despite having to [...]

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston phải đối mặt với việc cắt giảm ngân sách liên bang trị giá 11 triệu USDNgân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2025-04-28T12:36:09-05:00

25 04, 2025

House Bill 32 and Senate Bill 38 – Houston Chronicle Op-Ed

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2025-04-25T14:44:20-05:00

Recently Policy Analyst Amanda Pope with Houston Food Bank and Associate Program Manager Jordan Pacelli Everett with Prevention Institute published an Op-Ed in the Houston Chronicle on the upcoming legislation HB 32 and SB 38. You can read the piece here. Houston Food Bank strives to address the root causes of food insecurity, we [...]

House Bill 32 and Senate Bill 38 – Houston Chronicle Op-EdNgân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2025-04-25T14:44:20-05:00

21 03, 2025

Spring Is Here – and So Are Elections!

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2025-03-17T14:02:57-05:00

With the start of a new season the weather changes, flowers bloom, and the sun comes out. However, as the seasons change one thing will stay constant – elections. Tháng Năm will bring a joint election. Does this sound new to you? Many believe that Tháng Ba and tháng Mười Một are the only times we form part of [...]

Spring Is Here – and So Are Elections!Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2025-03-17T14:02:57-05:00

7 06, 2024

Houston Food Bank Welcomed Bill Ludwig, Regional Administrator, USDA FNS Region, Amid Disaster-Relief Efforts

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2024-06-07T08:53:45-05:00

On Thứ Tư, Tháng Năm 29, Houston Food Bank welcomed Bill Ludwig, regional administrator for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Southwest Region for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a visit aimed to enhance disaster-relief efforts and improve ways to provide critical food assistance to those served by Houston Food Bank. Ludwig’s visit [...]

Houston Food Bank Welcomed Bill Ludwig, Regional Administrator, USDA FNS Region, Amid Disaster-Relief EffortsNgân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2024-06-07T08:53:45-05:00

26 04, 2024

Spring Is Here – and So Are Elections!

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2024-05-17T13:58:35-05:00

With the start of a new season the weather changes, flowers bloom, and the sun comes out. However, as the seasons change one thing will stay constant - elections. Tháng Ba brought a primary election where we got to make our voices heard and select who will be on the tháng Mười Một ballot. But it doesn’t [...]

Spring Is Here – and So Are Elections!Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2024-05-17T13:58:35-05:00

12 03, 2024

Houston Food Bank Government Relations Update

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2024-03-12T18:03:25-05:00

Houston Food Bank represents food banks on the American Commodity Distribution Association (ACDA) board that brings together agriculture, food manufacturers and processors, state agencies and schools to support the distribution of USDA foods to neighbors in need. Together, board members from these various sectors visited the Senate and House Agriculture and Appropriations committees on Capitol [...]

Houston Food Bank Government Relations UpdateNgân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2024-03-12T18:03:25-05:00

14 02, 2024

Rent Eats First

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2024-02-22T10:58:37-06:00

In the financial hierarchy of many households’ budgets, rent is the priority. And with rent taking up the lion's share of many household budgets forcing families to make due with less, it highlights a fundamental truth: housing stability is inextricably linked with food security. A household's rent is a non-negotiable cost to be [...]

Rent Eats FirstNgân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2024-02-22T10:58:37-06:00

14 12, 2023

2023 Rewind!

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2023-12-14T13:45:54-06:00

Tháng 12 comes around and many of us start to reflect on what the past 12 months have been for us. At the Houston Food Bank (HFB) much growth has occurred for the Government Relations team this past 2023! Let’s rewind! Earlier this year we kicked off our work by advocating for the Farm [...]

2023 Rewind!Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2023-12-14T13:45:54-06:00

2 11, 2023

If Passed, Propositions 2 & 4

Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2025-04-25T10:25:59-05:00

If passed, Propositions 2 & 4 Hello Neighbors! As you may know we currently have a state-wide election going on. Below we have an explanation for two items you will have the opportunity to vote on: Proposition 2 and Proposition 4.Proposition 2 Childcare Center Property Tax ExemptionWould allow counties and cities to lower property taxes [...]

If Passed, Propositions 2 & 4Ngân hàng Thực phẩm Houston2025-04-25T10:25:59-05:00

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