Summertime means school is out and children are on break from eating. You might be thinking that’s a typo. Kids get a break from pencils and books – not food. But the truth is food insecurity among children goes up in the summertime when school breakfast and lunch is no longer an option. This [...]
Growing up, I watched my mother cook three meals per day every day of the week. Even though the result was delicious, the process seemed tiring. She tried her best to involve me in the cooking process. But the harder she tried, the more dislike for cooking I built. I did not see myself [...]
WIC Formula Shortage: Resources and Updates A recall of baby formula has severely impacted the supply chain, with Texas facing some of the greatest shortages. As a result of the recall, many of the 200,000 families on WIC in Texas who usually rely on benefits received to [...]
Hurricane Preparedness Food Box Shopping List With hurricane season upon us, Houston Food Bank’s Nutrition Education Department has compiled a list of nutritious non-perishable foods and supplies for your emergency supply kit. Make sure to store at least a three day supply of non-perishable foods and water. Include a selection of [...]
MyPlate is a guide published by the USDA to help the community members plan and create nutritious meals. MyPlate incorporates food from all five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. Proteins are an important part of the diet. Protein consumption is especially important during periods of growth and development in children and [...]
In the past three years, the campaign has helped to secure nearly 4,000,000 meals for Houston Food Bank, a local Feeding America® member food bankNow in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, families and charitable food systems in Houston and surrounding areas continue to feel the economic impact, while also navigating the added effects [...]
How does Houston Food Bank create a world that doesn’t need food banks? Hello! Our names are Katherine Byers and Carolina Cano, and we are Houston Food Bank's Government Relations team! Houston Food Bank does a variety of things that you may be aware of already: from distributing food throughout an 18-county region to [...]
Growing children may need snacks in between meals to curb their hunger and keep them active throughout the day! So, do you ever wonder what snacks to give your child that are both nutritious and delicious? Choosing healthy snacks for your child can support and even enhance their healthy eating habits by providing them [...]
The war is creating a humanitarian disaster. This week, UNHCR is reporting more than 3.5 million Ukrainians have fled Ukraine for neighboring countries including Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Poland, Hungary, and beyond, and more than 6.5 million are displaced in Ukraine. Most people who have been forced to leave their homes will struggle to access [...]
Contrary to what you may have heard, you do not need to feed your family kale and quinoa every day to be healthy. There is more than one way to eat. The food you and your family like to enjoy is valid. Diet culture and the constant wave of advice on what and how [...]