To feed people, build pathways to self-sufficiency, and end hunger in the Houston region.
The Houston Food Bank’s recent grantmaking is built around food distribution programs delivered through a wide network of local partners across Texas. Its largest listed award goes to Teachers Aid Center in Houston for $25,556,826, and another major commitment supports Montgomery County Food Bank in Conroe at $15,545,289. Those grants point to a model centered on moving food through community distribution sites rather than making a few isolated awards. The foundation’s own summary says it works to feed people, build pathways to self-sufficiency, and end hunger in the Houston region, and the recent grants show that mission expressed through recurring support for food banks, churches, community organizations, and pantry hubs. The scale is substantial: the latest 990 year on file is 2024, annual grants given are $579,803,215, and total assets are $154,916,055. Grants in the recent list also include multi-million-dollar support for Galveston County Food Bank in Texas City and Brazos Valley Food Bank in Bryan, showing that the organization funds both direct food access and the local infrastructure needed to move food efficiently to households. Leadership is listed under Brian Greene.
Food distribution is the dominant thread across the recent grants. The Houston Food Bank gave $14,891,681 to Galveston County Food Bank in Texas City for Food Distribution Program support, and $4,773,305 to Brazos Valley Food Bank in Bryan for the same purpose. Those awards show a strong emphasis on partner-run distribution capacity. Community-based hunger relief appears through local intermediaries as well. The foundation awarded $4,604,216 to Catholic Charities in Houston for Food Distribution Program support, alongside $3,805,997 to Impact Houston in Houston. Both grants point to organizations that help move food to people facing immediate need. Its portfolio also includes neighborhood and faith-based partners. The Houston Food Bank provided $4,720,366 to HFB - Keegan Kitchen and $4,725,987 to The Community of Faith Church, both for Food Distribution Program work. The grant list also includes $3,860,145 to Tellepsen YMCA Food Pantry, underscoring that pantry operations are a core part of the funding pattern.
Grant sizes cluster from roughly $24,938 at the 25th percentile to a median of $64,986, with the 75th percentile at $227,093. The recent grant list, however, includes many awards in the millions, reflecting a program that can operate at very different scales depending on the recipient and distribution role. Recipients also appear across multiple years: Montgomery County Food Bank, Galveston County Food Bank, Brazos Valley Food Bank, Annam CDC, and others show repeated support in 2023 and 2024. The Houston Food Bank is a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The available data does not show an application process.
$210.7M
$164.4M
$435.4M
$429.8M
Most grants fall between $25K and $227K, with a median of $65K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$65K
75th Percentile
$227K
BRIAN GREENE
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Giving is entirely local and entirely in Texas: 100% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Texas is the top state by grant count. Recent awards land in Houston most often, with additional funding in Conroe, Texas City, Bryan, Baytown, Richmond, and West Columbia. The recipient country distribution is limited to the US, with 1,802 grants. The pattern shows a Houston-centered grantmaker that also supports nearby counties and regional distribution hubs across the state.
The most common grant purpose in the recent list is Food Distribution Program support. That pattern appears across grants to organizations such as Montgomery County Food Bank, Galveston County Food Bank, and Catholic Charities, showing that the funder prioritizes direct food access and the local partners that distribute it.
The grant-size distribution is $24,938 at the 25th percentile, $64,986 at the median, and $227,093 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes awards in the millions, so the portfolio spans from smaller operational support to very large distribution commitments.
No. All grants in the provided data go to recipients in Texas, and the recipient country distribution is 100% US. The top state by grant count is TX, and the HQ state also receives 100% of grants.
Recipients include food banks, churches, community development organizations, pantry hubs, and food pantry operators. Examples in the recent list include food banks in Conroe, Texas City, and Bryan, plus Houston-based community and faith organizations that operate distribution programs.
The data shows recurring support. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2024, including Montgomery County Food Bank, Galveston County Food Bank, Brazos Valley Food Bank, Annam CDC, and Impact Houston. That suggests the foundation often continues funding the same distribution partners across years.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Houston Food Bank that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations must complete an application and meet Kids Cafe program requirements. The program serves partner after-school, child care, and summer meal sites providing food to children up to age 18.
Deadline: Applications are generally due September 5 for the after-school program. The program runs August 18 through May 29.
Who can apply: Partners must designate two staff members to oversee the market, provide core student volunteers, track client records using Link2Feed, and ensure food is used only to serve chronically hungry families. Brick-and-mortar markets must commit for two years; mobile markets must commit for one year.
Deadline: No fixed application deadline stated; interest submissions remain available for partnership consideration.
Who can apply: Organizations must hold 501(c)(3) or qualifying faith-based tax-exempt status, generally have an existing food program operating for at least six months, provide public distributions at least four times per month, complete civil rights and food safety training, use the Houston Food Bank web-based intake system, comply with food safety and pest-control regulations, maintain required permits, and provide paved truck access free of obstructions. Proposed locations must not be in an area saturated with existing Houston Food Bank partners.
Deadline: Interest meetings are generally held quarterly; no continuously available full application deadline is stated.
Who can apply: Partner organizations must run evidence-based programs that measure client outcomes and can be expanded or replicated; clients must participate in the partner program to receive food scholarships.
Who can apply: Healthcare providers or community health partners must participate in the FoodRx initiative and refer eligible neighbors; referrals occur after a partnership has been established.
Who can apply: Organizations that want to partner with Houston Food Bank to stock a pantry or kitchen with free or low-cost food; specific requirements are set by the agency partnership program.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Food Bank (Sb) | Conroe, TX | $12,745,760 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Galveston County Food Bank (Sb) | Texas City, TX | $10,288,993 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Bethel'S Heavenly Hands Pantry (Ps) | Houston, TX | $5,022,278 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Brazos Valley Food Bank (Fb) | Bryan, TX | $4,223,524 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Second Mile Mission Center (Ps) | Houston, TX | $2,936,108 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Impact Houston Resource Center - Impact Houston Church Of Christ (Ps) | Houston, TX | $2,875,109 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Rccg - The King'S Palace (Ps) | Katy, TX | $2,862,829 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Hearts And Hands Of Baytown (Sb) | Baytown, TX | $2,745,441 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Joseph House Community Outreach Center (Ps) | Houston, TX | $2,739,951 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Annam Community Development Corporation At Vietnamese American Center (Ps) | Houston, TX | $2,633,238 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Iglesia Bautista Melrose (Ps) | Houston, TX | $2,297,398 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| West Houston Assistance Ministries (Wham) (Sb) | Houston, TX | $2,231,971 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Brazosport Cares Food Pantry (Sb) | FREEPORT, TX | $2,086,089 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Community Of Faith Church (Ps) | Houston, TX | $2,063,230 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Royalty Church (Ps) | Richmond, TX | $2,054,858 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Keegan Kitchen (Kc) | Houston, TX | $1,928,008 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Katy Christian Ministries (Ps) | Katy, TX | $1,906,951 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Sacred Heart Of Jesus Social Ministry (Sb) | Rosharon, TX | $1,880,110 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Christian Outreach Center - Living Word Fellowship Church (Ps) | Houston, TX | $1,799,260 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Catholic Charities - Mamie George Community Center (Ps) | Katy, TX | $1,620,110 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Wesley Community Center - Wesley Food Pantry (Ps) | Houston, TX | $1,604,490 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Onepowerfulmovement Community Center At Bible Way Baptist Church (Ps) | Houston, TX | $1,557,947 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Iglesia Trinidad Del Norte De Houston (Ps) | Houston, TX | $1,495,283 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Catholic Charities - Guadalupe Family Assistance Center (Ps) | Houston, TX | $1,481,844 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Chapelwood United Methodist Church - Fair Haven Food Pantry (Ps) | Houston, TX | $1,480,800 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Almeda Plaza Missionary Baptist Church (Ps) | Houston, TX | $1,348,332 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Rosenberg Richmond Helping Hands (Ps) | Katy, TX | $1,316,471 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Brazoria County Dream Center (Sb) | Clute, TX | $1,283,780 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Houston Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church Community Services (Ps) | Houston, TX | $1,264,354 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church - St Thomas Food Pantry (Ps) | Angleton, TX | $1,256,215 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Crc At Houston Food Bank (Ea) | Houston, TX | $1,192,398 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Christian Helping Hands (Ps) | Pearland, TX | $1,163,787 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Crosby Church (Ps) | Crosby, TX | $1,163,096 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (Sb) | Houston, TX | $1,127,293 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Fondren Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Ps) | Houston, TX | $1,102,574 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Hope For Families At Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church (Ps) | Houston, TX | $1,061,497 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Iglesia Centro Cristiano - Gulf Coast Christian Center (Ps) | West Colombia, TX | $1,025,544 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| The Well On Mastersroad (Ps) | Manvel, TX | $990,276 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Hfb Disaster Distributions (Hfb) | Houston, TX | $979,759 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Icna Relief (Ps) | Houston, TX | $963,640 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Grace Episcopal Church (Ps) | ALVIN, TX | $948,421 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Houston Area Community Service (Hacs) (Ps) | Houston, TX | $916,573 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church - Iglesia Fuente De Esperanza (Ps) | Houston, TX | $907,161 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Going Above And Beyond At South Houston Community Center (Ps) | Pasadena, TX | $905,231 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Houston'S First Baptist Church Faith Center - Long Point (Ps) | Houston, TX | $899,326 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| God Chasers Outreach Ministries At The Gathering Church Pantry (Ps) | Tomball, TX | $873,712 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Community Family Centers (Ps) | Houston, TX | $859,658 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Rock Of Ages Church (Ps) | Crosby, TX | $838,553 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Woodsedge Community Church - Hope Center (Ps) | KLEIN, TX | $835,632 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
| Kids' Meals (Ps) | Houston, TX | $829,994 | 2026 | Food Distribution Program |
Montgomery County Food Bank (Sb)
$12,745,760Food Distribution Program
Galveston County Food Bank (Sb)
$10,288,993Food Distribution Program
Bethel'S Heavenly Hands Pantry (Ps)
$5,022,278Food Distribution Program
Brazos Valley Food Bank (Fb)
$4,223,524Food Distribution Program
Impact Houston Resource Center - Impact Houston Church Of Christ (Ps)
$2,875,109Food Distribution Program
Rccg - The King'S Palace (Ps)
$2,862,829Food Distribution Program
Hearts And Hands Of Baytown (Sb)
$2,745,441Food Distribution Program
Joseph House Community Outreach Center (Ps)
$2,739,951Food Distribution Program
Annam Community Development Corporation At Vietnamese American Center (Ps)
$2,633,238Food Distribution Program
Iglesia Bautista Melrose (Ps)
$2,297,398Food Distribution Program
Brazosport Cares Food Pantry (Sb)
$2,086,089Food Distribution Program
Community Of Faith Church (Ps)
$2,063,230Food Distribution Program
Royalty Church (Ps)
$2,054,858Food Distribution Program
Keegan Kitchen (Kc)
$1,928,008Food Distribution Program
Sacred Heart Of Jesus Social Ministry (Sb)
$1,880,110Food Distribution Program
Christian Outreach Center - Living Word Fellowship Church (Ps)
$1,799,260Food Distribution Program
Catholic Charities - Mamie George Community Center (Ps)
$1,620,110Food Distribution Program
Onepowerfulmovement Community Center At Bible Way Baptist Church (Ps)
$1,557,947Food Distribution Program
Iglesia Trinidad Del Norte De Houston (Ps)
$1,495,283Food Distribution Program
Catholic Charities - Guadalupe Family Assistance Center (Ps)
$1,481,844Food Distribution Program
Chapelwood United Methodist Church - Fair Haven Food Pantry (Ps)
$1,480,800Food Distribution Program
Almeda Plaza Missionary Baptist Church (Ps)
$1,348,332Food Distribution Program
Rosenberg Richmond Helping Hands (Ps)
$1,316,471Food Distribution Program
Brazoria County Dream Center (Sb)
$1,283,780Food Distribution Program
Houston Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church Community Services (Ps)
$1,264,354Food Distribution Program
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church - St Thomas Food Pantry (Ps)
$1,256,215Food Distribution Program
Crc At Houston Food Bank (Ea)
$1,192,398Food Distribution Program
Christian Helping Hands (Ps)
$1,163,787Food Distribution Program
Crosby Church (Ps)
$1,163,096Food Distribution Program
St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (Sb)
$1,127,293Food Distribution Program
Fondren Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Ps)
$1,102,574Food Distribution Program
Hope For Families At Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church (Ps)
$1,061,497Food Distribution Program
Iglesia Centro Cristiano - Gulf Coast Christian Center (Ps)
$1,025,544Food Distribution Program
The Well On Mastersroad (Ps)
$990,276Food Distribution Program
Hfb Disaster Distributions (Hfb)
$979,759Food Distribution Program
Grace Episcopal Church (Ps)
$948,421Food Distribution Program
Houston Area Community Service (Hacs) (Ps)
$916,573Food Distribution Program
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church - Iglesia Fuente De Esperanza (Ps)
$907,161Food Distribution Program
Going Above And Beyond At South Houston Community Center (Ps)
$905,231Food Distribution Program
Houston'S First Baptist Church Faith Center - Long Point (Ps)
$899,326Food Distribution Program
God Chasers Outreach Ministries At The Gathering Church Pantry (Ps)
$873,712Food Distribution Program
Rock Of Ages Church (Ps)
$838,553Food Distribution Program
Woodsedge Community Church - Hope Center (Ps)
$835,632Food Distribution Program
