The annual International Deli Dairy and Bakery Association (IDDBA) Food Show – the largest industry show for the deli, dairy, bakery, and food service trades – was held in Houston on June 8 to June 11, 2024. This year, the show was completely sold out and showcased over 850 companies and hosted 10,000 [...]
Never give out personal information to an unexpected caller. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will never contact you by phone, text or email to ask for your card number or PIN. Spoofing is a caller masking their true phone number with another number to make it look like [...]
George Washington Carver and his impact on Houston Food Bank  George Washington Carver is best known for his advancements and impact in agriculture. Why was he motivated to do this work? His interest was particularly focused on the widespread poverty among farmers in the south, a situation exacerbated by the aftermath of [...]
On Spotlight Houston, our Sarai LaTony, Volunteer Experiences Manager, talks with Blanca Quezada about the needs of volunteers and the impact of volunteers to Houston Food Bank. Click here for more information on volunteering. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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 [...]
 Cilantro Chickpea Salad 15oz. can chickpeas, rinsed & drained15oz. can spinach, rinsed & drained1/4 sweet onion (finely chopped)Juice from 1.5 limes3/4 cup fresh cilantro4 cups pasta (cooked)1/2 tsp sugar2 tsp. Dijon mustard1 clove garlic1 tsp. olive oil1/2 tsp. ground cumin1/2 tsp. salt In a food processor, add the spinach and pulse a few times [...]
 Carrot and Tomato Macaroni 1 Tbsps olive oil1 small onion (chopped)4 tomatoes (from a can, chopped)1/2 cup tomato juice (from a can)6 large carrots (peeled, sliced)1/4 tsp. sugar1 tsp. butter2 Tbsps. fresh parsley (chopped)1 cup elbow macaroni (cooked)Pinch of black pepperPinch of salt Cook macaroni per box instructions.In a saucepan on medium heat, saute [...]
 Carrot and Ginger Soup 4 large carrots peeled and chopped3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth1 small onion (diced)2 tsp. ginger (minced or grated)1 Tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil1 1/2 tsps. garlic (minced)1/4 tsp. nutmeg1/3 cup low-fat milk Peel and chop carrots. Set aside.Dice onion, mince ginger and garlic.Heat oil and cook onion by itself [...]
Potato, Kale, & White Bean Soup W/ Whole Grain Rosemary Crostini 1 large yellow onion chopped3 garlic cloves (minced)8 cups chicken or vegetable stock (low sodium)2 lbs. potato (rinsed and medium diced)2 15 oz. white beans, no salt added, rinsed and drained1 cup canned spinach (drained)2 Tbsps. fresh basil/parsley (finely chopped)1 baguette whole-grain hearty [...]
 Hot Potato Salad 2 lbs potatoes (scrubbed and cut into pieces)3 Tbsps. white wine vinegar2 tsp. Dijon mustard1/8 tsp. kosher salt1/8 tsp. black pepperPinch granulated sugar5 Tbsps. olive oil2 Tbsps. chopped green onions1/4 cup chopped parsley or 1 Tbsp. dried parsley Cook cubed potatoes in a large pot covered by 2 inches of water.Bring [...]