Houston Food Bank

Alex Bregman, guests play video games during 24-hour livestream fundraiser for Houston Food Bank

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and other professional athlete special guests will battle it out in a virtual video game arena to raise money for the Houston Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 12, 2020 9:11am CDT

Hundreds served at HISD food drive at NRG Stadium

On Saturday, hundreds of cars waited in line outside NRG Stadium for Houston Independent School District’s Food Drive, donated by the Houston Food Bank. Many families in line have young children.

April 25, 2020 9:46pm CDT

Increase in families needing food donations during COVID-19 pandemic

Food pantries across the area are noticing a significantly higher amount of people needing assistance with food now during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to normal.

April 13, 2020 5:47pm CDT

Astros’ Alex Bregman launches $1M campaign to help feed Houstonians impacted by COVID-19 pandemic 

Houston Astro Alex Bregman has launched a $1M fundraising campaign to help feed Houston-area residents experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis.

April 10, 2020 6:41pm CDT

Over $1 Million in Food and Monetary Donations raised in first weeks of Souper Bowl of Caring food drive

Update on the annual Souper Bowl of Caring food drive serving local communities all across the greater Houston area.

January 23, 2020 5:12pm CST

Souper Bowl of Caring begins food drive with a $2.5 million goal

The 30th annual Souper Bowl of Caring food drive gets underway.

January 8, 2020 5:23pm CST

Sysco donates $50,000, produce, turkeys to Houston Food Bank

Sysco is joining others in helping out the Houston Food Bank following the loss of nearly 2 million pounds of food after an ammonia leak in its refrigerated facility.

November 25, 2019 10:34am CST

Kroger donates $50,000, perishable goods to Houston Food Bank

Kroger Houston is now joining in and helping the Houston Food Bank following the ammonia leak.

November 21, 2019 12:30pm CST

United Airlines launches campaign to help Houston Food Bank

United Airlines says they will match up to $100,000 in individual donations to the Houston Food Bank. Additionally, MileagePlus members who donate $50 or more will receive up to 1,000 award miles for their donation.

November 20, 2019 5:50pm CST

1.8 million pounds of food thrown out due to ammonia leak at Houston Food Bank

An ammonia leak has forced the disposal of 1.8 million pounds of food at the Houston Food Bank just over a week before Thanksgiving.

November 20, 2019 10:59am CST