Goal Three Use food as a catalyst for additional social services Link to other social services Help clients sign up for social services

To help break the cycle of poverty Why? To help break the cycle of poverty Texas 17.9% in poverty 1,059,184

More People in Poverty 4.6M 3.1M

The Poverty Line $42,642

Of all new jobs added in July, more than half were low-wage Poverty population doubled in Houston’s suburbs in 10 years

Half of clients are in working families Low Income Wages $7.25/hr. (min. wage) $15,080 $10/hr $20,800 Half of clients are in working families

Employment Status USDA ERS

Graduation Rates 37% don’t graduate from high school Children at Risk 52% at risk of dropping out Children at Risk

College Readiness In remedial classes 51% in two-year colleges 23% in four-year colleges Fewer graduate as a result Complete College Texas

Access to Nutritious Food Easy access to fresh fruits and veggies in Harris County neighborhoods? 73% strongly agree 12% slightly agree 4% slightly disagree 10% strongly disagree Kinder Institute for Urban Research

SNAP Participation Money on the table 63.3% in SNAP 36.7% eligible, but not enrolled TFBN, HFB service area

SNAP Reduction Coming November 1 End of temporary benefit increase Average monthly decrease of $20-$25/household

Health Higher rates for problems like Depression Asthma Obesity Diabetes Gallup

What Can We do? Combine food distribution with social services that meet client needs

Which Services? Listed on Agency Monthly Survey Referrals/social service assistance Employment assistance Nutrition education Health screenings Counseling Education Life skills

For Example Target Hunger 5,573,335 lbs in FY13 Education Nutrition education STD screenings

For Example Sealy Christian Pantry 100,952 lbs in FY13 SSOP (SNAP interviews)

It’s Scalable Large. Medium. Or small. Partner with a service provider Look inside your organization

HFB Resources Food Bank programs Nutrition Education Social Service Outreach

Resource Fair Potential partners here today Ready to come to your location On Main Street 11 a.m.-Noon