Long time sponsor Bank of America has renewed their commitment to supporting the Houston community in the wake of the recent Hurricane by awarding Houston Food Bank $100,000 in general operating support. Right now, one in seven people in southeast Texas don’t have enough to eat. With around 1 million food insecure people in [...]
Today Mayor Whitmire announced the 14th Annual Mayor’s Back to School Fest Presented by Shell, to be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 8am to 2pm at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Exhibit Halls A/B. FREE Parking available at Houston Astros Lot C, 499 – 481 Saint Emanuel Street. Shell has been the [...]
Recently, Houston Food Bank held an event to support neighbors who lost food because of Hurricane Beryl. The purpose of the event was to help SNAP recipients refresh their benefits due to the losses they incurred and to assist others in newly applying for SNAP and state benefits. Governor Abbott also announced recipients in the [...]
WHAT: Volunteers are essential to Houston Food Bank’s operations and are needed now more than ever to help with Hurricane Beryl relief efforts. Volunteers are needed to pack 10,000 disaster boxes per day!Houston Food Bank is a resource for individuals and families in times of hardship and is called upon in times of disaster. Houston [...]
Summer is here and kids are out of school, but unfortunately, that means more kids now go hungry. FOX's Joy Addison reports from Houston Food Bank about what is being done. Learn more about Houston Food Bank's Kids' Cafe and Summer Feeding program.
The month of June is dedicated to “MyPlate food groups and portions for a healthy eating pattern” and “Prevention of Obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases”. Join Shynice as she talks about the dangers and causes of Hypertension, as well as how simple changes in diet and lifestyle can improve your health. After a [...]
As we celebrate Juneteenth, we commemorate a pivotal moment in American history— Union General Gordon Granger arriving in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of all enslaved people, marking a significant step towards justice and equality. This holiday not only serves as a reminder of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans but [...]
National Dairy Month is a great way to start the summer with nutrient-rich dairy foods. Dairy. Because Science. Countless studies over decades of research link dairy with major health benefits. Dairy is a scientifically proven powerhouse food. One glass of milk contains at least 10% of your daily [...]
On Wednesday, May 29, Houston Food Bank welcomed Bill Ludwig, regional administrator for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Southwest Region for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a visit aimed to enhance disaster-relief efforts and improve ways to provide critical food assistance to those served by Houston Food Bank. Ludwig’s visit [...]
Annette Brooks, an employee of Powell Industries, was recently recognized for her community service efforts and received a Powell 2024 Power of One Community Service Award. Along with the recognition, Brooks received a $500 cash award for herself as well as a $5,000 cash donation to be made to the charity of her choice, [...]