Learn About Hunger
Everyone deserves the nutritious food they need to live full, healthy lives. That’s why we’re working to eliminate the barriers that prevent adequate food distribution to the communities most in need so that all Texans can thrive.
Hunger in Texas
Texas has the highest food insecurity population in the nation, with over 6 million Texans facing food insecurity. In Texas, the rate of food insecurity has risen from 17.6% to 19.4% since last year’s report. Currently, nearly 1 in 5 households in Texas are food insecure.
Hunger in Texas by the Numbers
What is Food Insecurity?
Food insecurity is defined as the lack of access to enough food for a healthy lifestyle. Food insecurity is a systemic issue that can happen to anyone due to a lack of adequate resources. It is often driven by financial factors like high living costs, expensive housing, or low-wage jobs. Even those with a steady income can experience food insecurity for reasons outside of their control, like job loss, medical emergencies, natural disasters, or family crises.
Find Help & Food Assistance
Looking for free food near you? You can use our Find My Food Bank button above to find your local food bank. Simply search by your zip code or county. Many of our food banks offer convenient resources like benefits assistance, mobile distributions, home deliveries and nutrition classes.
For help beyond food resources, you may qualify for the following assistance programs.
Neighbor & Food Bank Spotlights
If we’re going to end hunger in Texas, we need to start by listening to and learning from the Texans who it impacts most. Read stories from our neighbors across Texas experiencing food insecurity and the food banks working to serve them.
Marissa
“Everything is getting so expensive, it really is, and that’s why I’m going to school because I don’t want to struggle any more. And there’s a lot, not just me, but a lot of different families, whether or whatever their background is or their stories, everybody’s gonna struggle at one point.”
Nancy & Luana
“My mom really loves to eat healthy foods from the food pantry."
Get Involved
Learn more about how you can get involved in ending hunger in Texas.
