Hunger Is Closer Than We Think.
Houston is a city of opportunity, industry, and remarkable diversity. Yet food insecurity remains a serious challenge for many residents.
What the research tells us
39%
Rice University's Kinder Institute
of surveyed Houston and Harris County households experienced food insecurity.
50%
Separate Kinder Institute study
of Harris County households with children reported food insecurity.
68%
Kinder Institute
of surveyed households with children earning under $35,000 annually.
Houston Food Bank · 2024
1.44M
people across the Houston Food Bank's 18-county service area experienced food insecurity in 2024.
Survey results and regional estimates represent different study populations.
What does food insecurity look like?
It may look like
A working mother
skipping meals so her children have enough.
It may look like
A senior
choosing between groceries and prescription medications.
It may look like
A family
facing unexpected medical expenses, a job loss, or rapidly increasing housing costs.
Food insecurity is not limited to people without employment or housing. Many affected households include adults who work and contribute to the local economy.
Some communities face greater challenges
Not evenly distributed
Higher rates where it hurts
Reaching those most in need
Compassion abroad — and at home.
For many Muslim families, supporting humanitarian causes abroad is already an important commitment.
Takeya of Houston does not seek to replace international giving. Instead, we believe compassion must also reach the communities in which we live.
Around the world
International giving continues
Right here
Our Houston neighbors
Our neighbors in Houston deserve the same generosity we extend around the world.
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Our responsibility does not end at the borders of our community. It begins there.