The Texas Hunger Initiative (THI) is a capacity-building collaborative project. We seek to develop and implement strategies to end hunger through policy, education, community organizing, and community development. We aim to make the state food secure by ensuring that every individual living in Texas has access to three healthy meals a day, seven days a… Continue reading Texas Hunger Initiative
Centro del Obrera Fronterizo
USDA Hunger-Free Communities Implementation Grantee The Chamizal neighborhood, also known as South Central El Paso, is one of the poorest urban areas in the nation. La Mujer Obrera will leverage its community-operated Mexican marketplace, Mercado Mayapán, to increase access to fresh, affordable foods; administer a culturally relevant nutrition education campaign for food service workers and… Continue reading Centro del Obrera Fronterizo
Smith County Food Security Council
In 2018, St. Paul Children’s Foundation brought together leaders from across our community to form the Smith County Food Security Council. Our coalition represents non-profits, healthcare organizations, schools, churches, public health, farmers, and businesses working together to end hunger in our community.. Our mission is “Working together to end hunger and improve health in Smith… Continue reading Smith County Food Security Council
Hunger Free Texans Coalition
Our focus is increasing healthy affordable food access and community nutrition in Texas. We are an education focused organization. We do not serve the public directly rather serve the professionals within those agencies with educational support activities. We do this by: Convening our network partners across the state through our 6 regional meetings held in… Continue reading Hunger Free Texans Coalition