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BofA Announces $700,000 Grant to Houston Food Bank for New Northwest Expansion Facility
BofA Announces $700,000 Grant to Houston Food Bank for New Northwest Expansion
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[{"type":"text","content":"Houston Food Bank's New Facility Will Provide Community Access to Services Including Health, Wellness, Food, Legal, and More.\nKey points\nPhilanthropic investment will help transform the model of food assistance\nDemonstrates BofA's long-term commitment to Houston and support to address hunger\nFunding represents Houston Food Bank's shift to support wider range of needs and will help organization double its total community assistance per yearHOUSTON, TX - Houston Food Bank has received a $700,000 grant from Bank of America to help fund the nonprofit's new expansion facility.\nThe award is significant as it supports Houston Food Bank's capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art facility in Northwest Houston that will provide critical services for neighbors at one access point. Breaking ground later this year, the new expansion facility is designed to transform the model of food assistance by addressing the root causes of food insecurity.\n'This facility represents a fundamental shift in how we serve our community-moving from simply providing a meal today to building a foundation for a better life tomorrow,' said Brian Greene, president/CEO of Houston Food Bank. 'The generous $700,000 grant from Bank of America aids in the creation of a space where neighbors can access not just nutritious food, but the health, legal, and educational resources they need to achieve long-term economic mobility. We are grateful for their contribution in making this new facility a reality.'\nBuilding upon 25 years of support and the bank's broader commitment to address hunger, Bank of America has provided more than $2.5 million in funds to Houston Food Bank. In November 2025, the Bank awarded Houston Food Bank $50,000 to support food insecurity during a critical time of need. Volunteers from the Bank have given more than 6100 hours of time since 2013.\n'At Bank of America, we recognize that addressing food insecurity in Houston requires a holistic approach to economic mobility. Houston Food Bank's new facility is the future of a transformational community, and we are honored to support this innovative effort,' said Hong Ogle, president, Bank of America Houston. 'We encourage fellow organizations, businesses, and community leaders to join us and bring this essential community hub to life - because the scale of this vision deserves the full strength o...