Resources
Hearts and Hands of Baytown wants to help you find your way to healthy eating.
Most people want to eat healthier, but sometimes it can be hard to find resources to support yourself and your family. We have developed a network of churches, pantries and local organizations to make sure everyone in our community has access to healthy food.
We believe access to healthy food leads to healthy futures. Here are some resources that can help:
Find a Food Navigator
Together with The Houston Food Bank and the support of Be Well™ Baytown, Hearts and Hands of Baytown hosts The Houston Food Bank Community Assistance Program (CAP). We can help you find the resources you need.
If you would like more information about our services, please get in touch with one of our Navigation Specialists at 832-597-8908. Habla Español.
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Contact a Food Pantry
You can receive food through local organizations and pantries, including Hearts and Hands of Baytown. You do NOT have to qualify for benefits programs to receive food through local organizations. There are also options for emergency help.
Visit a local pantry or mobile food fair. Download the Local Food Resources PDF for more details.
Sign Up for Benefits
Food benefits provide financial assistance for people who qualify. You can check if you qualify for SNAP, WIC and many other support services, with one simple tool on YourTexasBenefits.com.
These benefits can help stretch your grocery budget, are accepted at most stores, are available even if you have a job, and can provide up to $835 a month for a family of 4 for qualified applicants.
We have people on-site to help you with every step of the application process and to find the benefits that will work for you. Download the Food Benefits Resources PDF for more details.
Healthy Eating
Eating a variety of healthy foods can have short-term benefits of feeling better and having more energy, and long-term benefits, such as reducing your risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.
What does healthy eating look like?
- Take MyPlate’s Quiz to get personalized tips and recommended resources.
- Read MD Anderson’s guide on “How to start eating healthy”.
- Learn more about “Building a healthy plate” from MD Anderson.
- MyPlate’s Life Stages resources highlight important nutrition aspects for each phase of life.
Where can you find healthy recipes?
- Check out Brighter Bites recipes and browse them by type of meal or produce.
- Find ideas for each meal from Houston Food Bank’s recipes.
How can you make healthy eating easier and more affordable?
- Read MD Anderson’s guide to “Healthy meal planning on a budget”.
- MD Anderson’s “7 tips for a healthy grocery list on a budget” can help you spend less at the store without sacrificing nutrition.
- MyPlate’s Healthy Eating on a Budget resources help you learn how to make a plan, shop smart, and prepare healthy meals on your schedule.
- The MyPlate’s Shop Simple app helps you find savings in your area and explore budget-friendly recipes.
Looking for other resources?
Hearts and Hands of Baytown is here to help!