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America’s largest food bank losing $11 million in federal funding

Houston Food Bank is facing an $11 million loss in federal funding and an additional 20 million pound cut in commodities due to the recent cuts made by DOGE. Brian Greene, President & CEO of the Houston Food Bank talks about how the organization will account for this loss, how much of an impact these cuts will be to hungry children and families, and how people can help. Greene also discusses possible cuts to the SNAP program. If you need help with food, utility, housing, or other assistance, call the United Way Helpline at 211. For more information on the Houston Food Bank, visit HoustonFoodBank.org. Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city. Hosts Ernie Manouse, Frank Billingsley, and Celeste Díaz Schurman bring you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood. Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7. SUBSCRIBE for more local news and information from Houston Public Media:    / @houstonpublicmedia   ---------- FOLLOW US: Instagram:   / hellohouston.show   Instagram:   / houstonpubmedia   Facebook:   / houstonpublicmedia   X: https://x.com/houstonpubmedia ---------- Houston Public Media is a trusted source for local news, information, and original storytelling in Houston, Texas. For the latest news and information, visit the Houston Public Media website: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/ Subscribe to the Hello, Houston! newsletter: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/he... Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston. ------------- We can’t do it without you. Support our award-winning community journalism by donating today: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/do... Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Federal budget cuts & how they will account for loss 01:46 How many families will these cuts hurt? 02:46 Organizations Houston Food Bank works with 03:36 Impact of a child being hungry 05:32 SNAP and other food programs 06:55 Helping in times of disaster 07:53 How can people help? 09:09 Kids & food insecurity 11:36 Planning for the federal cuts 12:32 Could food from farmers go to food banks due to tariffs? 13:14 Suggestions for those who need help 14:09 How Houston Food Bank can prepare for future