Local Impact

Houston Farms and Food Banks Reel from Trump’s USDA Funding Cuts

Houston’s food charities and agriculture sectors are left spiraling after budget slashes and policy changes OK’d by the Trump administration.

09/02/2025 By Erica Cheng

Time to eat

The Ultimate Guide to Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025

From splurge-worthy meals to $25 brunch steals, here’s where to eat during Houston Restaurant Weeks—while supporting a good cause.

07/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Art for a Cause

Inside the Creation of the Houston Food Bank’s 1,500 Empty Bowls

At the fundraiser on May 11, shop for handcrafted bowls by Houston artists, with proceeds fighting food insecurity in Southeast Texas.

05/07/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

CHARITY FOR CHILDREN

Eat Drink HTX Returns in February

Cleverley Stone’s popular fundraising event is back for its second year.

01/20/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Making a Difference

Houston Food Bank President Brian Green Recognized For Pandemic Leadership Efforts

50 out of 300 executives were chosen for the award.

10/15/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Hurricane Relief

Here’s How Houston Can Help the Victims of Hurricane Ida

Support these local relief efforts.

09/03/2021 By Danielle Wright Edited by Shelby Stewart

Fighting hunger

September is Hunger Action Month in Houston

Spend this fall volunteering, donating and spreading awareness of this crucial issue.

08/23/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

Food Insecurity

Houston Food Bank, St. Thomas Keeps the Good Going with Mobile Food Distribution Program

Students are showing up, while some look for help, as food inventory remains low.

06/09/2021 By Meredith Nudo

Helping Those in Need

The Houston Food Bank Needs Our Help Right Now

As Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo sheds light on a growing food and water crisis, let's step it up and help our neighbors.

02/18/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Big Daddy Cool

Food News: American Restaurant The Nash to Open Downtown

Plus, Precinct 2 is honored by the state for its food distribution programs during the pandemic.

12/21/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Charitable Giving

A Day in Photos: The Houston Food Bank

A look at how the food bank gets it done.

12/11/2020 Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Charitable Giving

10 Ways to Make a Difference in Another Houstonian's Life

Make it count.

12/10/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Emma Schkloven, Denise Cathey, and Catherine Wendlandt

By the numbers

How Houstonians Fed Each Other During the Pandemic

A snapshot of the astounding impact Bayou City's nonprofits made during the first three months of the pandemic.

11/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Giving Thanks and Giving Back

Where to Volunteer in Houston This Thanksgiving

Here are ways Houstonians can give back both virtually and in person this holiday season.

11/17/2020 By Raven Wuebker

More Prix Fixe!

Food News: Houston Restaurant Weeks to Continue Through September

Plus, a popular burger joint in Greenway Plaza has decided to move on.

08/31/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

HOU Can Help

How You Can Support Hurricane Laura Victims

Here's where you can volunteer or make donations.

08/27/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Talk It Up

Food News: Fundraiser Gives People the Chance to Chat With a Chef

Plus, an NBA hall of famer was spotted getting some grub at Jax Grill.

07/23/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

New Normal

Food News: Popular Steakhouse Temporarily Closes Because of COVID-19

Plus, we've seen reports that the minds behind MF Sushi are opening a spot in the Heights.

06/15/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Cute Look

Food News: Local Design Agency Nominated for James Beard Award

A Heights-based house is up for the branding of a Louisiana restaurant, plus other news.

05/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Hungry for help

How Houstonians Can Assist Their Food-insecure Neighbors

The coronavirus crisis has had a major impact on Houston's most vulnerable populations. Here's how you can help.

05/01/2020 By Emma Schkloven