Houston Matters

Schools and Nonprofits Work to Protect Children from ‘Lunch Shaming’

Posted on · When children in public schools can't pay for their lunch, it can be an awkward moment where they are given an alternative, cold lunch — or no lunch at all. Some are calling this practice "lunch shaming" because students will typically get their lunch items before paying, and then when they can't pay, the food […]

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Feeding Hungry Houstonians: Not Just a Holiday Issue

Posted on · While many of us will celebrate the holidays with elaborate spreads for family and friends, some Houstonians are going hungry this holiday season. City officials say many of those who are in need of food include poor, working families with young children. We discuss efforts to serve Houstonians now, and throughout the year with Agency […]