Texas

Get the facts about hunger in Texas

Though many of us may not realize the grave disparities that exist in our own communities, people face hunger in every county and congressional district in Texas. They could be our neighbors, kids in our children's classes – the possibilities go on.

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What Hunger Looks Like in Texas

In Texas, 4,919,210 people are facing hunger - and of them 1,697,870 are children.

1 in 6 people

face hunger.

1 in 4 children face hunger.

People facing hunger in Texas are estimated to report needing $3,187,674,000 more per year to meet their food needs.

The average cost of a meal in Texas is $3.45. Data from Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap study. Learn more ›

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas

Charitable programs are unable to fully support those facing hunger. The combination of charity and government assistance programs are necessary to help bridge the meal gap.

SNAP, formerly food stamps, provides temporary help for people going through hard times – providing supplemental money to buy food until they can get back on their feet.

In Texas,

53.4% of households receiving SNAP benefits have children

$4,767,112,796
distributed through
SNAP generated $8,104,091,753 in economic activity*.

*Economists estimate that every dollar a household redeems through SNAP generates about $1.70 in economic activity.

Make a Difference in Texas

Volunteer in Texas

The Feeding America network is able to reach 40 million people, largely thanks to the commitment of volunteers. Our communities are stronger when we join together – help give your neighbors a hand up by volunteering at your local food bank.

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Become an Advocate

To make progress toward ending hunger in Texas, we need to make sure our lawmakers in Washington are fighting for those struggling back home. You can help make sure they see how great the need is in Texas – call on lawmakers to make ending hunger a priority.

Contact your member of Congress today ›

18 Food Banks that serve Texas

Food banks serve large areas and will be able to find a feeding program in your local community.

Harvest Regional Food Bank, Inc.

3120 East 19th Street
P.O. Box 707
Texarkana, AR 71854
870.774.1398