A new report from the Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research is shedding light on a growing crisis in Houston: nearly 40% of households are struggling with food insecurity.

A free drive-thru pet food pantry event will be held on February 25 at Bella Vista Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, organized by Best Friends Animal Society in partnership with the Houston Humane Society and Houston City Council Member Mario Castillo. The initiative aims to support families facing financial hardship by providing essential pet food on a first-come, first-served basis, helping prevent the surrender of pets due to economic challenges. Community members are encouraged to donate cat and dog food through Best Friends' Amazon Wish List or directly to the Best Friends Pet Lifesaving Center by February 24, as past events have seen high demand and quick depletion of supplies.

Help feed Houston families impacted by the federal government shutdown

SNAP benefits are at risk for hundreds of thousands in the Houston area as the government shutdown continues, leaving many families uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table.

Stores, restaurants and caterers donate food to help feed Houstonians in need while preventing waste.

The 50,000 sq.ft facility in Spring Branch will allow Kids’ Meals Inc. to boost weekday deliveries from 10,000 meals to 26,000 by 2031, serving more than 14,000 families across 56 Houston-area zip codes.

A Galveston County deputy is feeding families in need through ‘Blessing Boxes’ in Texas City.

Nearly 38,000 children face food insecurity in Fort Bend County, prompting local nonprofit Lunches of Love to expand its weekend meal program as schools resume classes.

Harris County has redirected $20.8 million initially intended for the UPLIFT Harris program, a guaranteed income initiative for low-income residents, following legal challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The county's strategic reallocation of funds now supports homelessness services, eviction prevention, and food insecurity through established organizations like the Houston Food Bank. The rebranded Harris County Community Prosperity Program aims to aid the same beneficiaries through community partners, ensuring continued support for those in need.

Food Insecurity is a fact of life for more than 500,000 Houstonians, many of whom live in Acres Homes.

Food insecurity can happen to anyone, and the University of Houston is helping students combat the issue through its Cougar Cupboard.

An organization is stepping up to help more than 100 Asian and immigrant families in the Houston area who are limited English speaking.

Houston-area food pantry operators have reported spikes in demand stemming from inflation and the ending of certain pandemic-related benefits. The president of the Houston Food Bank told KPRC 2 at least 1 million people in the region are experiencing food insecurity.

A Houston-Philadelphia competition coinciding with the World Series is getting a lot of attention and it’s all for a good cause. Both major U.S. cities are impacted by food insecurity.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there’s been a rise in the number of families – who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. A Montgomery County organization is working to help ease the need.

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the Houston area last year, food shortages in those neighborhoods where access was already limited to fresh and healthy food became even worse.

HOUSTON – Harris County is providing $550,000 to help combat food insecurity. The Harris County Healthy Food Financing Initiative will increase the availability of fresh and nutritious food in underserved communities by funding innovative solutions through community partners, the county announced Wednesday in a press release. Here is how the organizations plan to allocate the grant:HOPE Clinic : Teach restauranteurs to prepare healthy food for their menus. Houston Food Bank : Increase food pantry capacity and SNAP enrollment. Kristen House, Houston Food Bank Partner Capacity Manager, said:On behalf of Houston Food Bank, we are so grateful and excited to start working with our partners on HFB’s new Targeted Enhanced Partner Capacity Project.

HOUSTON – I spent Monday morning volunteering at the Houston Food Bank. Even though I knew what the food bank does, I was shocked at the scale of the operation. The people at the Houston Food Bank, volunteers and employees alike, put out 1800 food boxes for children each day. The Houston Food Bank needs assistance -- both funding and time -- in order to succeed. I want to thank the Houston Food Bank for making my experience so enriching.