Houston Matters
Is Another COVID-19 Surge On The Horizon? (Nov. 9, 2020)
Posted on · Dr. David Callender of Memorial Hermann updates us on what his hospitals are seeing lately related to the virus.
Tag: food insecurity
News
Maps Provide A Look At Where Houston Children Face Food Insecurity, Digital Deserts
Posted on · Child advocates say the coronavirus crisis has only made things worse for kids struggling with food insecurity and lack of online access.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Special Ed In Charter Schools, Third Ward Survey, And Food Insecurity (Nov. 18, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: A recent survey examines life in the Third Ward, we discuss how Houston addresses food insecurity, and we get an update on Houston sports.
Education News
#RealCollege Conference Comes To Houston To Fight Hunger And Homelessness On Campuses
Posted on · Between a third and a half of all college students in the country struggle to find enough food to eat or a place to live.
Education News
UH Downtown Expands Food Scholarships So Students Don’t Go Hungry
Posted on · Since 2018, the Houston Food Bank has expanded its food scholarships and serves at least six colleges in the region.
News
Houston SNAP Recipients Can Now Buy Two-For-One At Local Farmers Markets
Posted on · A new program aims to help low-income residents double their benefits when buying local produce.
News
Houston Food Bank Serving Record Number Of Children’s Meals, Over 10,000 Daily
Posted on · The group expects to serve around 12,000 daily meals to underserved children, in July.
News
Unauthorized Immigrants Shy Away From Signing Kids Up For Food Aid
Posted on · Fearing deportation, some families eligible for SNAP would rather face food insecurity than risk enrolling in the program. Food pantries are stepping up to help unauthorized immigrants feel safe.
In-Depth
Houston Colleges Offer Food Scholarships to Help Students Ease Food Insecurity
Posted on · Since the student market opened at Texas Woman's University in January, about 80 students receive groceries twice a month, just as long as they stay in school
Education News
Texas Public School Districts May Now Store, Not Trash, Leftover Food
Posted on · School districts are now allowed to create food pantries on campus to store and distribute leftover food from the cafeteria, as long as they follow state and local health codes.
Business
New Map Shows Food Insecurity In Texas Neighborhoods
Posted on · “Feeding Texas” has created a statewide map that breaks down food insecurity to the census tract level.
News
“Blessings In A Backpack” Helps Provide Food For Houston Kids
Posted on · There are hundreds of children who might not have enough to eat if it weren't for a program at a local church.
Houston Matters
What’s the Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Obesity?
Posted on · A new study examines the link between food insecurity and obesity among children of Hispanic immigrants. We talk with a researcher from the University of Houston.
Full Show
Assessing Flood Damage and Social Security Changes: Friday’s show (April 22, 2016)
Posted on · After days of rains and flooding, Harris County officials say the worst is behind us. Now, comes the recovery period. Greater Houston residents are just beginning to assess the damage brought on by this week's storms. [Above: Cars are submerged at One Westfield Lake Apartments in Spring. Photo by Al Ortiz]. We take a look […]
Houston Matters
What Makes Some Houstonians Seek Food Assistance?
Posted on · A recent University of Houston study examines risk factors for families that can lead to food insecurity — the lack of access to healthy and affordable food. We examine those factors and what motivates Houstonians to seek — or not seek — food assistance. Our guest is Daphne Hernandez, an Assistant Professor in the University […]