Why The Houston Food Bank
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedDistributes nutritious meals to people in need across southeast Texas while helping families access essential social services and state-funded benefits.
- Food distribution - Food distribution is Houston Food bank's core function. Food, including fresh produce and other select products, are distributed to hunger-relief agencies and other community service organizations including Food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, and multi-service centers. These entities…$395.1M spent in FY2024
- Child hunger initiatives - approximately 60% of children in the Houston area rely on free and reduced lunch during the school year. Proper nutrition is vital to the growth and development of children. Children without proper nutrition have difficulties concentrating…$2.9M spent in FY2024
- Community assistance program - Houston Food bank's community assistance program (cap), educates the community about available social services and state-funded programs. Through certified community resource navigators, cap provides application and technical assistance for the following benefits: snap (supplemental nutrition assistance…$2.8M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDescription POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating neighbor and partner engagement efforts to build awareness and utilization of Houston Food Bank (HFB) services. Based on strategies provided by the Community Engagement leadership, this role determines the best methods to engage specific populations and neighborhoods where HFB can optimize service to the community. The Community Engagement Coordinator will lead efforts to ensure that HFB captures stakeholder insights about services, programs, and resources and engages residents and neighbors to support advocacy work.
In addition, the Community Engagement Coordinator will participate, and at times lead, community meetings and activities, develop and manage community collaborations, and host events. Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly). ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reliable, consistent, attendance is a requirement.
This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance to meet the needs of the business, including attending and taking part in meetings and presentations that take place at the main campus or in the community. Coordinates with the Community Engagement team to strategically implement outreach and engagement efforts within HFB’s service area. Assists with implementation of committee-led projects within HFB programs, the community, and partner agencies. Stays abreast of HFBs programming, operations, and services.
Supports outreach, planning, coordination, and at times lead, community-based gatherings that focus on getting neighborhood insights that support HFB improvements and advocacy efforts. Researches and understands the larger HFB community, leaders, resources, and needs so that the qualitative information can be utilized by the organization to improve services and programs. Attends all meetings for Community Engagement and HFB as required. Proactively works with other departments and staff on projects, to supply information, offer support and updates, and represent the Community Engagement department.
Builds systems and processes that keep HFB staff and programs updated on trends in the community and community feedback (Ex: Newsletters, community events). Initiates and mobilizes connections from the community to internal Houston Food Bank programs and staff. Learns and utilizes information about HFB programs including but not limited to eligibility, enrollment, distribution, and other policies and procedures that impact partners and the community. Collaborates with internal staff to effectively address where to direct community members and partners for assistance and resources. Follows through in providing requested information to and from…
About The Houston Food Bank
From its Form 990- Budget $435.4M
- Staff 571 · founded 1982
- Pays its leaders $66K–$352K (11 reported)
- Open jobs 24 · Jobs at The Houston Food Bank · Full 990 report