May 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern
BofA Announces $700,000 Grant to Houston Food Bank for New Northwest Expansion Facility
Houston Food Bank’s New Facility Will Provide Community Access to Services Including Health, Wellness, Food, Legal, and More
HOUSTON, TX – Houston Food Bank has received a $700,000 grant from Bank of America to help fund the nonprofit’s new expansion facility.
The 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.
“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.”
Building 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.
"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 of our community behind it.”
The new 310,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will be situated on 52 acres of land in Northwest Houston, generously donated by Chevron. Located at the intersection of TX-249 and Ella Boulevard, this expansion will effectively double Houston Food Bank’s total operational footprint to 613,000 square-feet. The facility will be designed to be a one-stop resource for the community, offering a suite of integrated services including:
By 2035, Houston Food Bank expects the facility will allow it to double its annual food distribution from 150 million to 300 million pounds, ensuring that nearly 70% of that food is fresh produce. This strategic expansion is projected to enable the organization to increase the value of its community assistance from $250 million to $500 million per year.
Answer: Bank of America is awarding a $700,000 grant.
Answer: The grant will support Houston Food Bank’s capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art facility in Northwest Houston that will provide critical services for locals at one access point.
Answer: Since 2020, Bank of America has provided $20.8 million in grants locally to support nonprofits and community initiatives in Houston.
Answer: Bank of America offers individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial products and services.
Answer: Bank of America has nearly 2,400 employees and 115 locations including financial centers and Merrill offices to serve clients in the region.
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving nearly 70 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender in the United States (FDIC), Bank of America offers industry leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Serving Houston and southeast Texas since 1982, Houston Food Bank’s mission is to provide food for better lives. We provide access to 143 million nutritious meals in 18 counties through our 1,600 community partners of food pantries, soup kitchens, social service providers and schools. Filling gaps on plates, we have a strong focus on healthy foods and fresh produce. In collaboration with our community, we advocate for policy change and promote dialogue on ways to increase access to food and to improve the lives of those in our communities, including services and connections to programs that address the root causes of hunger and are aimed at helping families achieve long-term stability: nutrition education, health management and help with securing state-funded assistance. We are a resource for individuals and families in times of hardship. Houston Food Bank works alongside our partner food banks in Montgomery County, Galveston County and Brazos Valley. Houston Food Bank is a certified member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network, with a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for the 14th consecutive year.
Social media: @houstonfoodbank (Instagram and X), @thehoustonfoodbank (Facebook)
Carla Molina, Media Relations, Bank of America
Phone: 1.512.397.2402
carla.molina@bofa.com
Paula Murphy, Patterson Murphy Public Relations, Houston Food Bank,
Phone: 1.832.723.6983
paula@pattersonandmurphy.com
May 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern
BofA Announces $700,000 Grant to Houston Food Bank for New Northwest Expansion Facility
Houston Food Bank’s New Facility Will Provide Community Access to Services Including Health, Wellness, Food, Legal, and More
HOUSTON, TX – Houston Food Bank has received a $700,000 grant from Bank of America to help fund the nonprofit’s new expansion facility.
The 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.
“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.”
Building 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.
"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 of our community behind it.”
The new 310,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will be situated on 52 acres of land in Northwest Houston, generously donated by Chevron. Located at the intersection of TX-249 and Ella Boulevard, this expansion will effectively double Houston Food Bank’s total operational footprint to 613,000 square-feet. The facility will be designed to be a one-stop resource for the community, offering a suite of integrated services including:
By 2035, Houston Food Bank expects the facility will allow it to double its annual food distribution from 150 million to 300 million pounds, ensuring that nearly 70% of that food is fresh produce. This strategic expansion is projected to enable the organization to increase the value of its community assistance from $250 million to $500 million per year.
Answer: Bank of America is awarding a $700,000 grant.
Answer: The grant will support Houston Food Bank’s capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art facility in Northwest Houston that will provide critical services for locals at one access point.
Answer: Since 2020, Bank of America has provided $20.8 million in grants locally to support nonprofits and community initiatives in Houston.
Answer: Bank of America offers individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial products and services.
Answer: Bank of America has nearly 2,400 employees and 115 locations including financial centers and Merrill offices to serve clients in the region.
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving nearly 70 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender in the United States (FDIC), Bank of America offers industry leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Serving Houston and southeast Texas since 1982, Houston Food Bank’s mission is to provide food for better lives. We provide access to 143 million nutritious meals in 18 counties through our 1,600 community partners of food pantries, soup kitchens, social service providers and schools. Filling gaps on plates, we have a strong focus on healthy foods and fresh produce. In collaboration with our community, we advocate for policy change and promote dialogue on ways to increase access to food and to improve the lives of those in our communities, including services and connections to programs that address the root causes of hunger and are aimed at helping families achieve long-term stability: nutrition education, health management and help with securing state-funded assistance. We are a resource for individuals and families in times of hardship. Houston Food Bank works alongside our partner food banks in Montgomery County, Galveston County and Brazos Valley. Houston Food Bank is a certified member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network, with a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for the 14th consecutive year.
Social media: @houstonfoodbank (Instagram and X), @thehoustonfoodbank (Facebook)
Carla Molina, Media Relations, Bank of America
Phone: 1.512.397.2402
carla.molina@bofa.com
Paula Murphy, Patterson Murphy Public Relations, Houston Food Bank,
Phone: 1.832.723.6983
paula@pattersonandmurphy.com
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