Houston Food Bank
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States501-1000 Employees
Based in Houston, Texas, the Houston Food Bank is a regional non-profit organization that has served the community since 1982. Its mission is to provide food for better lives by connecting people with nutritious meals and delivering access to 120 million meals across 18 counties through a network of about 1,600 partner organizations, including food pantries, soup kitchens, social service providers, and schools. The organization emphasizes healthy foods and fresh produce and maintains a sizable workforce to coordinate its programs. Beyond distributing food, the Houston Food Bank works with the community to advocate for policy changes and racial equity, and to foster dialogue on expanding access to food and improving lives. It offers services and connections to programs addressing the root causes of hunger, including nutrition education, health management, and help securing state-funded assistance, supporting families toward long-term stability. In 2026, the organization announced the launch of a no-cost Summer Food Service Program to serve children and students during the summer.