Laritza “I used to be able to fill up my refrigerator for $150,” says Laritza. “But not any more because everything’s so expensive.” Laritza and her husband moved here from Honduras, determined to build a better life. While waiting for his work permit, her husband takes on whatever jobs he can [...]
Ivan When Ivan moved to the U.S. from Venezuela a couple years ago, he had big dreams of starting his own business and living the American dream.But within a year, he was diagnosed with cancer, which made it difficult for him to work, but he’s not giving up. He says, “I’m doing my [...]
Rosie Rosie has a hard time talking about her family’s struggles. “I don’t want to talk too much about it because I will cry,” she says. “Many of us are going through very difficult times.” For Rosie, caring for three generations means making sure her family — herself, her daughter and [...]
Victor A U.S. Navy veteran, Victor attended a food distribution event hosted by Houston Food Bank and Combined Arms. "I’m very, very thankful," he said as he waited for the distribution to start. After enduring several days without electricity following Hurricane Beryl, Victor emphasized the challenges of coping with the intense [...]
Veronica Life can sometimes hit really hard. Veronica knows that all too well. She’s battling breast cancer right now. And while in treatment, she’s unable to work. This diagnosis comes with numerous doctor’s appointments, medical bills, and reduced income. That’s why she’s so grateful for the monthly Senior Box. “Sometimes I [...]
Michael Michael loves getting his Senior Food Box every month, but he also loves being generous to neighbors who are in even deeper need. “Most of us are on a fixed income, and food is very expensive,” he says. “Everybody needs some form of assistance because people are struggling.” Michael often [...]
Delilah When you visit the doctor’s office, you often leave with a prescription for medication, physical therapy, or other treatments recommended by your doctor. For some neighbors, it might even be a food prescription (Food Rx) as part of a unique partnership between the Houston Food Bank and some local healthcare [...]
Jeanneann As a heart failure patient, Jeanneann has strict dietary needs, requiring fresh foods and home-cooked meals. “I can’t have a lot of pre-made food. I have to make meals,” she said. Originally from New Jersey, Jeanneann moved to Houston in 2019 to improve her quality of life. Her current living [...]
Agripina Like so many seniors in our community, Agripina finds it difficult to make ends meet every month. Especially in these challenging times, when the cost of food and other life essentials has spiked. After paying for necessities like rent and utilities, she doesn’t always have enough money left for nutritious [...]
Manuel “I’m very grateful for the people who support the Houston Food Bank,” says Manuel. “I want to thank them for everything they do for those of us who need help.” Manuel is not alone in his gratitude. We hear similar sentiments every day from people across southeast Texas who are [...]
