Mission

Founded in 1989, Target Hunger works to alleviate hunger and its root causes in the Houston neighborhoods we serve. Our vision is a Houston where no one goes hungry and everyone can provide food for themselves and their families. Target Hunger is on the front lines of hunger every day through its food distribution system that includes food pantries, a senior delivery program, food fairs, mobile pantry distributions, a community partner program, emergency food services, and two Community Gardens. The need for food assistance is the entry point to Target Hunger. Clients then have an opportunity to work with a team of Community Health Workers who comprise our Navigation Program. Navigators encourage stability and ensure individuals and families have access to critical resources beyond food assistance, such as healthcare, housing, job training, and more. Target Hunger is one of Houston's largest organizations providing direct food assistance to food insecure children, families, and seniors who face the risk of going hungry every day. In 2024 Target Hunger distributed food to nearly 24,000 individuals, more than a 10% increase over 2023.