The Houston Food Bank

AI Summary
The Houston Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger in the Houston area. In 2024, it distributed a total of $282.6 million across 673 grantees, operating on a relationship-based funding model that does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Houston Food Bank can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
The Houston Food Bank coordinates large scale distribution of food and other products to hunger relief agencies throughout 18 southeast Texas counties.
Cause Areas
3
Food banks
Basic and emergency aid
Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Montgomery County Food Bank
$17M
6%

GALVESTON COUNTY FOOD BANK
$13.6M
5%
BETHELS HEAVENLY HANDS
$7.8M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
866
Median 1st year grant
$0
Median 2nd year grant
$0
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Houston Food Bank?
No. The Houston Food Bank does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Houston Food Bank give?
The Houston Food Bank primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Indiana, and Louisiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Houston Food Bank’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Houston Food Bank fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $0. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Houston Food Bank make each year?
In 2024, The Houston Food Bank awarded about 870 grants, totaling nearly $282.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Houston Food Bank fund recently?
In 2024, The Houston Food Bank awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include Montgomery County Food Bank, GALVESTON COUNTY FOOD BANK, and BETHELS HEAVENLY HANDS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Houston Food Bank?
The Houston Food Bank does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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