Houston Food Bank is honored to be recognized as a 2025 Feeding America Advocacy Hall of Fame honoree! The Advocacy Hall of Fame recognizes network members that demonstrate strong advocacy engagement throughout the year. This recognition reflects our year-round commitment to advocacy—from engaging policymakers and building partnerships to mobilizing advocates and elevating the [...]
As a School Market Coordinator, Dr. Dean D. Guerra, Ed.D. has seen the growing gap between wages and living costs place a heavy burden on his community. But twice a month, at Waller ISD, he sees the strength and generosity of that same community lift that burden off their neighbors. Some begin lining [...]
In the years since first beginning operations, Houston Food Bank has constantly evolved and expanded how we address food insecurity. One way we have grown is by expanding the different types of foods that we are able to accept as donations, to address the many different needs of our community. Proteins, and other [...]
7月 4th was the 250th anniversary of our country - an opportunity to reflect on our history and what kind of future we want to build. It also marked one year since Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), legislation that brought significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).Under H.R. 1, SNAP work requirements expanded to include additional groups, such as older Americans ages [...]
The financial strain on our neighbors continues to grow as fuel costs rise. As the price of fuel increases, so do the costs of everyday essentials, making already difficult choices—between paying for housing, fuel, or food—even harder for families across our community. As the need to support our neighbors increases, Houston Food Bank [...]
Announcing the 13th annual Walmart and Sam's Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign, which takes place from 四月 6 - 五月 3, 2026. Houston Food Bank and Walmart will be joining forces to address food insecurity all through the month of 三月, and you can take part as well. Houston Food Bank nourishes [...]
Fueling Your Family’s Future: At Houston Food Bank, we believe SNAP is the foundation for your next nutrition milestone; the hearty breakfast for a student, the relief of a snack during a long shift, or the ingredients for a family meal. Important federal rules have changed. If you are aged 18–64 or have [...]
We had a blast with all of you on the track at our 9th annual Harvest Marathon Relay! With clear skies and a high of 76 degrees, it was the perfect day for a run. We are so grateful for the continued support of our sponsors, volunteers and runners. We'd like to extend a special [...]
Episcopal Health Foundation is partnering with 12 community collaboratives representing 29 counties to kickoff the 2025–26 Collaborating for Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) cohort. For the first time, every collaborative in the cohort will focus on one or more of EHF’s Priorities for Change: maternal health, food and nutrition security, or diabetes prevention.CHCI is a year-long, [...]
Special Distributions for Neighbors Experiencing Paycheck or SNAP Benefit Interruptions Houston Food Bank has launched several special food distributions to support neighbors whose SNAP benefits have been interrupted or federal employees who are not receiving paychecks. These distributions provide quick access to healthy groceries for families who may be struggling during this [...]
