All Mobile Harvest Distributions Are Currently Being Run As A Drive
- When you arrive at the site, please be sure to pay close attention to all signs, staff and volunteers.
- We kindly ask that you stay in your vehicle the entire time.
- Those who do not have a vehicle will be served through a walk-up line.
- Please observe minimum 6 ft. social distance at all times.
- Keeping Mobile Food Pantry safe for staff, customers and volunteers means everyone must wear masks.
More info: Contact Richard at 832-651-8135
Making A Difference In Lives Everyday
Ending Hunger in Houston.
Started in 1989 as a way to combat hunger in inner city Houston, Target Hunger has grown from a program of the United Way to a highly successful non-profit that serves the northeast and east Houston area. Also working closely as a partner with the Houston Food Bank, Target Hunger provides critical food assistance to the most vulnerable in our community.
Providing Food for Houstons Children, Families, and Seniors.
Target Hunger is one of Houstons largest non-profit organizations providing direct food assistance to food insecure children, families, and seniors who face the risk of going hungry every day. In 2021, Target Hunger distributed food to over 17,000 unduplicated individuals.
What We Aim To Solve
More than 1 million people in the 18 southeast Texas counties served by Houston Food Bank are considered food insecure, meaning they lack consistent access to enough nutritious food to fuel a healthy life. In order to address this issue, the Houston Food Bank distributes food and other essentials to those in need through a network of 1,500 community partners. In addition, we also provide programs and services aimed at helping families achieve long-term stability including nutrition education, job training, health management, and help in securing state-funded assistance
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Houston Food Bank App
Houston Food Bank East Branch535 Portwall St.
Houston Food Bank North Branch146 Knobcrest Dr.
501The Houston Food Bank is registered as a 501 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law, tax identification number 74-2181456.
PRIVACY STATEMENTView the Houston Food Banks Web Privacy Policy and Donor Privacy Code.
ETHICS AND COMPLIANCEThe Houston Food Bank believes in conducting business with the utmost honesty and integrity. Lighthouse Services assists the Houston Food Bank to identify any potential improper activity. Lighthouse is committed to protecting the identity of community members, including Food Bank staff, to submit confidential reports, suggestions, or complaints to a third party who helps the Houston Food Bank administration resolve issues while maintaining professional standards.
Food & Essential Needs Programs Requiring Client Appointments
In order to access these food assistance programs, those in need will be required to complete an appointment or screen for eligibility. Different conditions apply so be sure to check each organizations requirements.
- Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston In Galveston, Fort Bend and Houston, Catholic Charities is operating drive-thru food pantries, along with other programs that can be accessed through phone and e-mail. The Houston location requires appointments to access the food pantry, so please plan ahead. .
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We Are One Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile Food Pantry
PLEASE DONATE!
The Foundation for Black Heritage and Culture is a registered 501c3 non-profit tax-exempt organization and proud to be part of the network of mobile food programs in the Houston area as a result of our partnership with the Houston Food Bank. The program distributes free produce once a week, at the 5309 Martin Luther King Boulevard every Saturday from 11am to 2pm. All volunteers are asked to arrive at 9:00am.
To pick up food, heres what you need to know:
- Pick-up is every Saturday from 11am-2pm.
- The Mobile Food Program is held at the Shrine Parking Lot, located at 5309 Martin Luther King Boulevard.
- The distribution includes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and meat .
- One distribution per household.
- Every household is eligible, no documentation needed! No residency or income requirements!
- Contact-free pickup. Volunteers will place box directly in trunk of vehicle.
Find A Source Of Food Near You
Text: FOOD Envie el Texto: ALIMENTOS To 855-308-2282 a 855-308-2282Houston Food Bank : The website lists 250 food distribution partner sites, summer meal sites, SNAP application assistance. HFB help line: 832-369-9390VSC, 6654 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas 77007 Hosts a food fair 1st, 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month 8am to 10am.
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Our Network Is Here To Help
If you need food assistance for yourself or your family, we are here for you. Montgomery County Food Bank distributes food to over 70 partner agencies across the county, who are ready to serve those in need. To find the food pantry nearest you, click on the magnifying glass and search by your zip code. Before you go to a food pantry, be sure to call ahead to confirm pantry hours. That is the best way to ensure the pantry is open when you plan to visit. Thank you!
Mobile Markets
Mobile Markets offer fresh produce and nutritious groceries to those in need. This drive-thru distribution model allows for quick and contactless service. Please arrive on time in a vehicle with an empty trunk or back seat. A volunteer will visit your car to record basic household information. Cars will then proceed to receive food on a first come, first served basis. Quantities are limited.
Your Right To Receive Food
When you get food from a Food Bank partner, you are entitled to these basic rights:
- to receive food and/or meals at no cost
- to NOT be required to participate in a religious event, or pay dues as a condition of receiving food
- to NOT be refused service or discriminated against based on your race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation or political affiliation
- to be treated with respect and dignity at all times
- to NOT be required to show proof of income, identification, citizenship, driver’s license, social security card, birth certificate, or any other documentation
If you feel your rights have been violated, please contact us at .
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Nam Partners With Houston Food Bank To Host Mobile Food Pantry
Northwest Assistance Ministries hosted another successful Mobile Food Pantry at NAMs Joanne Watford Nutrition Center on June 15, 2019.
The Mobile Food Pantry handed out food purchased from the Houston Food Bank to 117 low-income families, with a total of 364 family members, from the greater Houston area. The free distribution of fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and milk was conducted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We are so excited this event was so successful, explained Kerima Pizarro, Supervisor at the Joanne Watford Nutrition Center. It really shows the need we have in our community for fresh produce and milk and we are glad we were able to provide that for them. We want to promote better nutrition and motivate people to eat better and make healthier choices for themselves and for their families.
Along with distributing free food, families were also offered a discount coupon to use at the NAM Resale Store at any time where they can shop for clothing, housewares, furniture, and more.
Special thanks to all of our great volunteers who came out that morning to help unload the food truck and distribute the food.
The next Mobile Food Pantry will be held at NAM on Saturday, July 13, 2019. No registration is required to receive food at the event. Clients will need to bring a photo ID and grocery bags or boxes to carry food. For more information, .
Food Distribution Sites & Pantries Outside Houston
These resources are food distribution sites, food pantries and other food services available through organizations outside the city of Houston.
- Clear Lake Baptist Church Food Pantry A partnership of Clear Lake churches, businesses and volunteers, this food pantry operates Mondays and Thursdays from 8am to 11am on the Clear Lake Baptist Church Campus. Call ahead if youre in need of food assistance at or .
- Montgomery County Food Bank Working with over 50 partner agencies in Montgomery County, this food bank helps those in need access a wide variety of nutritional food and necessities. .
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Houston Food Bank Mobile Pantry
Gallery Furniture, Houston Food Bank and WorkTexas are so excited to host a FOOD BANK FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENT on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 beginning at 9AM at the 6006 N. Freeway Gallery Furniture location!
During these challenging times, the well-being and happiness of the Houston community are at the forefront of our minds. With this food bank event, we hope to bring some joy and nourishment to our fellow Houstonians! If you are in need of food items, please join us! It is truly our pleasure to ensure that you and your family start the new year with the food items you need.
Thank you for your perseverance, strength and tenacity over the past year. Mattress Mack and all of us at Gallery Furniture wish you good health and many blessings!
*Food distribution will happen in the parking lot with people remaining in their cars to help with social distancing. Cars should line up down New Haven Drive on the side of Gallery Furniture, but they will not come into the parking lot until 9 am when food distribution begins.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule
This schedule is provided as a courtesy. It is not guaranteed to be error free, and may be updated or changed at any time, so use it at your own risk. If you spot an error in one of the listings, please . All Mobile Pantries are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time.
You can also find this information and many other food resources in map form on our Resource Map. If you have questions about a specific Mobile Pantry, please contact the host agency.
Many Mobile Food Pantry sites will allow you to pick up food as a proxy for another household that cannot physically attend. You will need to be prepared to provide the name, address and household size of any other family you are picking up for. Most Mobile Pantry sites have a limit on how many households you can pick up for and should tell you that limit if you ask.
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What To Expect When Visiting A Food Pantry Food Distribution Or Mobile Food Pantry
When you arrive, the agency representative will ask you to fill out a basic form to show that you live in the area and ask that you declare that you need help with food.
Consider bringing a food cart or several reusable bags to take your food to your final destination. Assistance may be limited. Be sure to ask how often you may visit or use services.
Many of our partners provide additional support services such as help paying for bills, job training, health services and help with transportation. You may be required to provide additional information to the agency to receive help.
Is the weather bad? Is it a holiday? Call our hotline to see if any of our food distributions are canceled: .
Alleviating Child And Teen Hunger By Providing Food To Students And Their Families At Middle And High Schools
School Market Safety
School Market distribution models have been modified to ensure the safety of students, staff, and community. The modified Mobile and Brick and Mortar models were created to offer flexible distribution options, due to COVID-19, for our partners. In addition, School Markets may also be sponsored by a local pantry or higher education partner. Please refer to the modified distribution models outline designed in response to COVID-19.
One in five Southeast Texas children is considered food insecure, which means they dont have consistent access to enough nutritious food. Children need nourishment for successnourishment of body, mind, and spirit.
The School Market program was developed to improve access to nutritional foods to middle and high school students, a vulnerable population that can be difficult to serve as they outgrow programs like Kids Cafe and Backpack Buddy. School Markets are located on the grounds of a school with set distribution schedules.
A key feature of School Markets is that they are staffed by students who receive trainings on how to set up product, restock and clean up the area after distributions. Besides being an opportunity for practiced leadership for student volunteers, School Markets provide critical nutrition to older children which results in better grades, improved attendance, and a healthier community.
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How We Listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Heres how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys , Paper surveys, Focus groups or interviews , Community meetings/Town halls,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve,
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
How We Help
Target Hunger is committed to helping Houstonians. We offer multiple food programs designed specifically to meet the needs of our community. We know children, families, and seniors may need help and Target Hunger has developed many ways to distribute food throughout our northeast and east Houston service area.
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