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Mango Salsa
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Did You Know?
Houston’s public libraries offer many resources apart from books. This summer, check out your local branch for:
- Financial aid assistance
- College enrollment help
- Adult literacy programs
- Citizenship classes
- Free access to thousands of movies with your library card
- Access to equipment to craft your next project while learning new skills & techniques
- And more!
Summer Food Service
Over the summer, the Houston Parks and Recreation department hosts the Summer Food Service program for youth 18 years and younger.
From June 10th to August 16, the Summer Food Service Program offers free breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Call 713-676-6832 or 211 to find a summer meal site.
Houston Food Bank’s Kids Café program also provides free meals and snacks to children in childcare, after-school and summer meal program sites. Visit the Kids Cafe online map to find a Kids Café meal site near you.
Beyond Food Assistance
Enrolling in state benefits can open the door for more than just food assistance.
If you receive state benefits – including SNAP, TANF, or WIC – you can gain discounts to museums, the Houston Botanic Garden, the Houston Zoo, YMCA memberships, and more!
For assistance applying to SNAP, Medicaid, WIC or TANF, visit a Houston Food Bank Community Assistance Program location. Learn more here. Our navigators are at over 30 locations around southeast Texas.
Seasonal Produce
In-season produce is affordable, fresher, and more flavorful. Summer is the best time to buy in-season!
If you’re looking to learn more and support local food systems, Plant it Forward has a has a veggie guide with in season produce and storage tips, fun facts, and recipes.
Mango
Blackberries & Blueberries
Peaches
Avacado
Bell Peppers
Collard Greens
Beware of SNAP Scam Calls
Never give out personal information to unexpected callers. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will never contact you by phone, text, or email to ask for your card number or PIN.
A scam caller may display the Lone Star Card Help Desk number (800-777-7328). If you suspect a scam, hang up and call the number on the back of your Lone Star Card.
If you are a victim of the Lone Star Card fraud, report it to the Lone Star Card Help Desk at 800-777-7328. Also report the case to the HHS Office of Inspector General at 800-436-6184 and to your local law enforcement agency.
For more details on the scam or tips on how to avoid scams or fraud, visit Texas Health and Human Services.
Fresh Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 ripe mangos diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 jalapeno seeded & minced
- 1 cup cabbage chopped
- 1 large lime juiced (~1/4 cup juice)
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp salt to taste
Instructions
- In a serving bowl. combine the prepared mango, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeno. Drizzle with lime juice.
- Using a large spoon, stir the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt, and stir again. For best flavor, let the salsa rest for 10 minutes or longer.
Notes
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