Every day, local nonprofit partners serve as the critical link between rescued food and the neighbors who need it most. Through the Walmart Retail Agency Capacity Grant, awarded by Walmart and Feeding America, Houston Food Bank invested in strengthening our agency partners' ability to conduct direct retail pickups, expand food rescue efforts, and [...]
That’s another year for Canstruction in the can! Architects, engineers, designers, contractors and students worked in teams to design and build colossal sculptures using canned and other shelf-stable food as their primary building block. Tape and cardboard serve as nails and cement. The colors and designs on food product labels form the artists’ pallet. [...]
On 十月 1, Houston Food Bank held Community Conversation on Healthcare, co-hosted by Builders TX, bringing together community members and leaders from across our service area for a meaningful dialogue on healthcare access, affordability, and accountability in Texas. Builders TX is part of the national, nonpartisan Builders Movement and works to [...]
Did you know that 1 in 3 people cannot or do not drive? Whether due to a disability, lack of income, age, or other factors, about 36% of Americans cannot reliably use a personal automobile. Week Without Driving is a national campaign that highlights the experiences of people who cannot or do not [...]
On 十月 6th Houston Food Bank was honored with a Pinnacle Award at the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Greater Houston’s 34th annual Awards for Excellence. The award recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding service and a commitment to trust in the community, as well as maintain a solid commitment to ethical business [...]
Through the Walmart Retail Agency Capacity Grant, awarded by Walmart and Feeding America, Houston Food Bank is helping agency partners strengthen their ability to rescue and distribute food while expanding access to other essential resources. For R.O.W. (Reaching Outside Walls) Food Pantry, the value of this partnership extends beyond food assistance. Through retail [...]
Organization recognized for customer service, performance and marketplace trust HOUSTON … Houston Food Bank was honored with a Pinnacle Award at the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Greater Houston’s 34th annual Awards for Excellence, recognizing organizations that demonstrate outstanding service and a commitment to trust in the community. The BBB Awards for Excellence recognize [...]
Strategic partnerships are essential to ensuring families have access to the nutritious food they need. Through its continued commitment to fighting food insecurity, Americold is helping make a meaningful impact in communities across Houston Food Bank’s service area by providing high-quality fresh produce to neighbors facing hunger.In the first quarter of FY27 alone, Americold [...]
The Houston Food Bank Advocacy Council is made up of partners and neighbors who serve as ambassadors for their communities. They bring their lived experiences, knowledge, and passion to raise awareness, share solutions, and advocate for policies that address the root causes of food insecurity. Get to know our Advocacy Council members and [...]
SPOOK-tacular party held in partnership with Majic 102.1, 93Q Country, 97.9 The Box, The Eagle 106.9/107.5 WHAT: Hunger is Scary – but Houston Food Bank’s Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Party & Volunteer Shift will be FUN! On Halloween – 星期六, 十月 31 – in partnership with live and local stations: Majic 102.1, 93Q Country, 97.9 The [...]
