Local
HISD Opens More Food Distribution Sites As Need Remains High Across Houston
Posted on · Food banks and school districts are seeing large demand for food assistance during the pandemic.
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Houston Matters
Volunteers Needed: How Houstonians Can Help During The Pandemic
Posted on · Time, money, and skill are needed throughout the city of Houston.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Texas GOP Convention Plans, And The Week In Politics (July 8, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The Texas GOP's plans to hold an in-person convention in Houston, our weekly political roundup, how the Houston Food Bank is handling increased demand for food assistance, and biographer Suzanne Finstad on the life and death of actress Natalie Wood.
Coronavirus
Where To Find Free Food In The Houston Area During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Posted on · The demand for food assistance has skyrocketed at Houston-area food banks and distribution sites. Here's some of the places families can find food.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: Houston Food Bank Update, And Mixtape Vol. 2 (April 17, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: An update on the state of the Houston Food Bank, the president of the University of St. Thomas on the new normal at his institution, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and another Houston Matters Mixtape.
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.
Generations on the Rise
Houston Public Media & Houston First Celebrate Diversity with Melanie Pang
Posted on · Houston Public Media and Houston First are paying tribute to the diversity in our region by spotlighting Houstonians from various communities in conjunction with national awareness months.
Houston Matters
The Full Menu: Where To Eat During Houston Restaurant Weeks
Posted on · Local food writers preview what different restaurants are doing during Houston Restaurant Weeks.
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
One More Summer, Houston Food Bank Will Deliver Thousands Of Meals To Children
Posted on · This year, their Summer Food Service Program will operate more than 200 sites
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
Houston Matters
Need For Food And Supplies Will Continue For Weeks And Months Ahead
Posted on · While the major shelters are not currently accepting donations of food and supplies, the Houston Food Bank says the need will continue for weeks and months.
Houston Matters
The Full Menu: A Preview Of Houston Restaurant Weeks
Posted on · Our group of food writers previews some of the offerings at restaurants participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks.
News
A Non-Profit Is Ensuring Children Don’t Go Hungry During The Summer
Posted on · The Houston Food Bank has a program geared towards providing low income families breakfast and lunch for their kids.
Arts & Culture
New Exhibit Puts A Face On Hunger
Posted on · The Health Museum’s latest exhibit comes during “Hunger Season” for many school children.