Houston Food Bank

From hearty sandwiches to crispy croutons for a salad, bread's versatility brings endless possibilities to family meals. 🍞🥗

Bimbo Bakeries USA - Langfield donated over 500,000 lbs. of assorted bakery items this past year. That’s a lot of sandwiches! 🥪

Thank you, Bimbo Bakeries USA - Langfield, for making it easier for families to enjoy tasty bread and so much more.

Check out our Find Food Map here: https://bit.ly/hfbfindfood

Today's the day! 😋

August 1 kicks off Houston Restaurant Weeks! 🍽️ Map out your days, weeks, or even the entire month celebrating Houston's amazing restaurants while supporting our mission: Food for Better Lives. 💚

Check out the menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner here: https://bit.ly/4d8eK9i

Tag your foodie friend and let the feasting begin! 🍴👇



Kin Dee Thai Cuisine
Fiori - Italian Restaurant
Coltivare
Brennan's of Houston
Black Walnut Cafe
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
KOKOROHTX
Belly of the Beast Food
The Audrey Restaurant
Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks
Makiin Thai
Georgia James
Duchess
Porta'Vino
HiWay Cantina
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse - The Woodlands/Shenandoah
Dak & Bop
Daily Gather
Davis St at Hermann Park
Lucille's
Rado Market
d'Alba
Numero28 Highland Village
Le Jardinier Houston
Dante Vini e Cucina Italiana
Houston Restaurant Weeks

Can you guess this grain?

It's a key ingredient in Latin American cuisine and adds a unique texture and flavor to many dishes. 🌽🍞

Known for its versatility, it's often used in tortillas, tamales, arepas, and as a thickener for soups and sauces. 🌮🍲

With the help of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), we are able to bring this household staple, and other nutritious foods, to our neighbors.

Comment if you know it! 👇



¿Adivinas qué grano es?

Es un ingrediente clave de la cocina latinoamericana y aporta una textura y un sabor únicos a muchos platos. 🌽🍞

Conocido por su versatilidad, se utiliza a menudo en tortillas, tamales, arepas y es un espesante para sopas y salsas. 🌮🍲

Con la ayuda de la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (American Rescue Plan Act o ARPA, en inglés), podemos llevar este alimento básico para el hogar y otros alimentos nutritivos a nuestros vecinos.

¡Comenta si sabes qué grano es! 👇

In times of crisis, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) plays a vital role in the lives of our neighbors. With their help, we were able to provide nutritious food to families affected by .

No matter what crisis you're facing, TEFAP ensures Texans have year-round access to no-cost, healthy meals. Visit https://bit.ly/hfbfindfood to find a participating site near you.



Texas Department of Agriculture

Protein is the powerhouse that supports strong muscles, healthy tissues, and overall well-being. For kids, it's particularly crucial as it fuels their growth and helps them thrive. 🧒🍽️

Because of the support from our partners, like Tyson Foods, families across Southeast Texas have greater access to protein-rich foods that support their health and development. So far this year, Tyson Foods - Portwall has donated over 633,000 lbs. of protein-rich meats to Houston Food Bank. 🍗

Explore our tips on how to incorporate more nutrition into your lifestyle: https://bit.ly/HFBnutritiontips

FEMA NEWS. 💡 Did you buy or rent a generator between July 5-20, 2024, due to ? You might be eligible for FEMA assistance! No need for a medical provider's statement.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/hfbweather

wouldn’t be possible without all of the amazing volunteers who showed on this rainy Saturday to support Veteran and Military families affected by . 💚

Thank you to , , and for making this distribution possible. 🙌🏽 🇺🇸

When our partners donate to Houston Food Bank, they’re donating peace of mind for families across Southeast Texas.

So far this year, our friends at the Walgreens Distribution Center have donated over 570,000 lbs. of essential items to our neighbors. Thanks to their generosity, families not only enjoy meals together 🍽️ but also have access to vital hygiene products 🧼 and household cleaning supplies 🏠 .

This support allows families to focus on other expenses without making difficult choices.

For additional help and resources, click here: https://bit.ly/46CVmz7

🚨You can get replacement funds for food bought with SNAP if you've been impacted by Hurricane Beryl! 🚨

Families in recovery shouldn’t have to worry about how to put food on the table. This guide will walk you through how you and your loved ones can get your SNAP benefits replaced in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

To learn more, visit https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disaster-assistance/receiving-disaster-assistance

🌀 Relief Food Distributions This Week! 🌀

📍 The Community of Faith Church
🗓️ Wednesday, July 24
🕙 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
🏠 1024 Pinemont Dr #100, Houston, TX 77091

📍 VA Medical Center / Combined Arms
🗓️ Saturday, July 27
🕙 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
🏠 6900 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77030
🇺🇸This event is reserved only for Veteran and Military families

Click here for more Hurricane Beryl resources and updates:
https://bit.ly/3yorV6x

Houston Food Bank offers sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

She worked closely with the Food Bank to decrease food insecurity and was a champion against the systemic injustices that drive it. May we all fight, like she did, what seem like impossible odds to make the world a better place.

Now 5X your impact! A few of our community leaders, including Chevron, CITGO, Conoco Phillips, Cruise, Phillips 66, TotalEnergies, and Woodside Energy have offered to 5X match gifts to the Houston Food Bank — up to a total of $760,000.

Your gift can now go 5X as far to ensure we can meet the emergency relief needs of our community after Hurricane Beryl. Until midnight July 24, every $1 can now help provide 15 meals: https://bit.ly/hfb7135x

🚨 IMPORTANT: SNAP recipients in affected counties will get replacement benefits automatically due to .

For more info, click here: https://bit.ly/hfbsnap

Caring for our neighbors in challenging times is at the heart of what it means to be a Houstonian, especially on 713 Day!

Chevron, Conoco Phillips, Cruise and Phillips 66 have generously offered to triple-match gifts to the Houston Food Bank — up to a total of $510,000 — through midnight TONIGHT! Your gift today will help Houston Food Bank meet the urgent needs of our community in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.

Every $1 = 9 meals: https://bit.ly/45C6nQx

713 Day is TOMORROW! You still have time to register: https://bit.ly/4eNPhU8

📅 Saturday, July 13
🕒 Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Location: Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall Street (77029)

1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Volunteer alongside special guests from Houston Dynamo ⚽

3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Celebrate Houston culture with delicious food 🍔, ice cream 🍦, candy 🍬, and a DJ playing all the H-Town classics! 🎵

ADDED BONUS! Active Athlete 88, adidas, and Houston Dynamo FC have partnered with Houston Food Bank to offer this exclusive t-shirt! 100 % of the proceeds will be donated to support our mission: Food for Better Lives 🍏

📅 Join us this Friday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Houston Food Bank for a SNAP Benefit Assistance event to support our neighbors. 🤝

Community Navigators will be on-site to help with state benefit applications!

📋 Please bring:
• ID
• SSN
• Proof of income (last 3 months)
• Proof of residence (Texas)
• Proof of housing cost
• Immigration documents
• Case number (if applicable)

Find additional details about the event here: https://bit.ly/3zBEjkh