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TranslateWelcome to the Houston Food Bank’s Neighbor Newsletter!
Be on the lookout every 3 months for the next newsletter.
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Read our Hurricane Preparedness Guide
Community Resources
Hurricane season is going strong, and projections show that August will be another active month.
Next time disaster strikes, make sure to check these resources for help:
- Houstonfoodbank.org/find-help/find-food/ – Find food distributions near you
- findhelp.org – Find food, health, housing and employment programs
- 211texas.org or call 211 – Find help for food, health, housing, and more
- Your local Precinct website for updates and resources
Back-to-School Event 
It’s that time of year again! Although most back-to-school events happened in late July, it’s not too late to participate. HISD has compiled this list of back-to-school events:
- HISD Back to School Resource Fair & Backpack Giveaway
o 08/10, 10am-1pm
o 4400 W. 18th St 77092 - Back 2 School Daze
o 08/10, 11am-3pm
o 5202 Griggs Rd, 77021
- HISD Student Supports Back to School Fair
o 08/10, 9am-12pm
o Yates HS & Wisdom HS - GRIND Day Back to School Kickoff
o 08/11, 4-7pm
o 6300 Navigation Blvd, 77011
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Feeds the Future
At the Houston Food Bank, we’re committed to ensuring you have the resources needed to cast your vote with confidence this November. Your vote matters—it holds the power to create meaningful change in your community.
Visit our ‘Are You Ready to Vote?’ webpage for information on eligibility, accessing your local county elections office, and what to bring with you on Election Day.
Remember, voting impacts many of the issues we face in our daily lives, and by casting your vote, you can make a difference that will impact our futures!
Tax-Free Weekend
Texas’ tax-free weekend holiday is here! From Friday, August 9th until midnight Sunday, August 11 you can purchase qualifying items tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas.
Texans can save on shoes, clothes, school supplies, and backpacks under $100. There is no limit on how many items you can purchase.
Happy back-to-school shopping!
The Nutrition Blog
Staying hydrated during the summer is very important in Texas. But did you know, it can also be flavorful and fun?
Check out this nutrition blog post written by one of Houston Food Bank’s registered dietitians to learn more about how much water you should be consuming every day and how you can increase your daily water intake.
Be on the lookout on the site every odd-numbered month for more nutrition updates!
The Community Cookbook
Are you a home chef who loves to cook? Perhaps you’re famous for your mouth-watering mac and cheese or tamales at holiday gatherings. We want to hear from you!
The Nutrition Education & Health Promotion Team is creating a new Community Cookbook. We’re collecting delicious and culturally rich recipes to share with our entire community. We’d love for you to contribute by submitting your favorite recipes. Click this link to submit your recipes and be a part of this exciting project.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the diverse flavors and traditions that make our community special!
Find help: HoustonFoodBank.org/find-help/
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