Texas currently has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the country—ranking second nationwide. Hunger doesn’t discriminate. It affects families, children, seniors, students, and working adults alike.
While hunger is often associated with urban areas, the challenges in rural communities can be even more severe—exacerbated by long travel distances, limited grocery options, and fewer food assistance resources.
Behind every missed meal lies a deeper struggle: poverty, inflation, rising housing costs, and limited access to nutritious food. Without consistent access to food, it becomes harder to stay healthy, succeed in school, maintain employment, or plan for the future.
What Our Clients Are Telling Us
Through our annual client survey at HCCM, we’ve learned:
- 36% of clients have skipped a meal to save money or ensure someone else could eat.
- 85% report that the high cost of food is a major barrier to feeding their families.
- 15% lack reliable transportation to access food resources.
- 85% say that HCCM’s pantry meets their dietary needs—rated from average to excellent.
How You Can Help
You can make a difference.
Start by organizing a non-perishable food collection at your workplace, school, or neighborhood. Or, launch a Virtual Food Drive to multiply your impact—every dollar raised helps us provide three meals to those in need.
Our greatest pantry needs currently:
Canned tomato sauce
Peanut butter & Jelly
Corn & green beans
Together, we can fight hunger in our community—one meal at a time.
