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Kids Meals Houston
Kids Meals Houston brings free, healthy meals right to the homes of preschool children whose families need help with food. They make sure little kids get nutritious meals delivered to their door so they can grow up healthy and strong.
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The Change Lab 2025 Annual Report: Building Civic Infrastructure Through Community Connection
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Troy Student Wins Award for Teaching Kids About Civic LifeLauren Cochran won the 2025 Jean O'Connor-Snyder Award for her work at Troy University in Alabama. She helps college students get involved in their community through programs like Campus Kitchens, which recovers food and gives it to people who need it. She also runs programs that teach middle school kids about democracy and citizenship. Her office helps college students learn civic skills while serving their community. They run a summer camp for younger kids to learn about government and being good citizens. The university also has a food pantry that helps students who don't have enough food or school supplies. This pantry serves 50 students each week and gives out over 500 pounds of food and supplies. Students say the pantry helps them do better in school because they can focus on learning instead of worrying about basic needs. The award honors people who teach others how to be active citizens in their communities.
College Program Fights Student Hunger With Food PantriesNC Campus Engagement runs a program to help college students who don't have enough food. Since 2010, they've partnered with Food Lion grocery stores to fight hunger on college campuses across North Carolina. Their main program is the NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge, where colleges compete to raise awareness about student food insecurity and collect food donations. Schools pick student ambassadors who lead events and food drives on campus. Winners get cash prizes up to $10,000 to support their campus food pantries. The program also gives grants to help schools start or expand food pantries. Over 30 colleges have participated, including community colleges, state universities, and private schools. Students get stipends for their work, and schools receive money for activities and marketing materials. Applications open in spring for the fall challenge, and separate grants are available for schools that don't participate in the main competition. The program has helped establish food pantries and gardens on campuses to ensure students have access to nutritious food while pursuing their education.
Fun Garden-to-Kitchen Activities for Kids and FamiliesClayton Early Learning created a fun activity guide called 'Seed to Stomach' that teaches kids and families how to grow healthy food and cook together. The guide has activities for all four seasons - winter, spring, summer, and fall. Kids learn to plant gardens, grow fresh vegetables, and make healthy meals from scratch. The activities help children understand where food comes from and why eating fresh, homegrown food helps their bodies grow strong. Parents and teachers can use these hands-on activities both at home and in the classroom. The guide is available in both English and Spanish, making it accessible to more families. The program connects gardening with cooking and nutrition education, showing kids that healthy eating can be fun and rewarding. Each season has different activities that match what grows best during that time of year. This helps families eat seasonally and learn about the natural growing cycles of different foods.
Houston Food Bank Research and ResourcesThe Houston Food Bank provides a comprehensive collection of research materials and resources to help people learn about hunger and food insecurity in Houston. Their research section includes fact sheets in English and Spanish covering topics like the food bank's impact, hunger statistics, sustainability efforts, and Hurricane Harvey recovery. They offer detailed information about their many programs including Backpack Buddy for kids, Senior Box for older adults, SNAP assistance, nutrition education, and community food programs. The resources also include branding materials for partners, financial reports, and newsletters. All materials are designed to educate the community about food insecurity issues and the food bank's solutions. This is a valuable learning hub for anyone wanting to understand hunger in Houston and how the largest food bank in the area works to address it through multiple programs and community partnerships.
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The Journey
22 connected resources across 5 levelsTrail depth
Level 1
Get CuriousRead, watch, explore2 resourcesLevel 2
Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups15 resourcesYou are hereOrganizationHouston Food BankHouston area food bank providing meals and food assistance to neighbors in need through donations, volunteers, and community partnerships
OrganizationKresge Foundation — Human Services ProgramThis foundation gives money to organizations that help families get housing, food, jobs, and stay safe. They work to make sure community groups have what they need to help people in tough situations.
OrganizationUnited Way of New York CityBrings together nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers to help families find jobs, get healthcare, and have safe places to live. Raises and shares money with local groups that help people most.
+12 more at this levelLevel 3
Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteeringWe are building resources for this level
Level 4
Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement4 resourcesLevel 5
Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating1 resourceFocus Areas