Funding search · nutrition and food insecurity · Texas
Who funds nutrition and food insecurity work in Texas
15 funders have a record of paying for nutrition and food insecurity work by Texas recipients: 142 grants totaling $117.4M, most recently in 2025 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are Feeding Texas ($114.1M), Genyouth Incorporated ($423,824) and Meals On Wheels Texas ($134,380).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Texas recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Feeding TexasAustin, TXCharity · may take applications
65 matching grants · $114.1M · through 2023Largest: $10.2M to GALVESTON COUNTY FOOD BANK — outreach and nutrition education programs
Genyouth IncorporatedRosemont, ILCharity · may take applications
22 matching grants · $423,824 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to AUSTIN ISD FOOD SERVICE — combat food insecurity in schools
El Paso Community FoundationEl Paso, TXCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $646,533 · through 2024Largest: $30,300 to Kelly Memorial Food Pantry — nutritious food to food insecure
Meals On Wheels TexasAustin, TXCharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $134,380 · through 2024Largest: $41,460 to NUTRITION & SERVICES FOR SENIORS — support programs addressing food insecurity, social isolation, and behavioral health
Dynamo and Dash CharitiesHouston, TXCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $106,654 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to HOUSTON FOOD BANK — food insecurity
Houston Texans FoundationHouston, TXCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $450,500 · through 2024Largest: $210,500 to HOUSTON FOOD BANK — provide food and nutrition education.
Largest: $5,000 to HOUSTON FOOD BANK — to support the organization's efforts and initiatives in feeding the food insecure.
Largest: $100,000 to Galveston's Own Farmers Market — fund programs fighting food insecurity for gisd students and low-income families
Christus HealthIrving, TXCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $476,250 · through 2024Largest: $45,000 to San Antonio Food Bank — to provide food to christus santa rosa patients who are food insecure and are experiencing heart failure or asthma.
Largest: $15,000 to HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES INC — funding will support lower-income families struggling with food insecurity with on-site food pantries and services.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South TexasSan Antonio, TXCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $849,220 · through 2024Largest: $489,560 to Central Texas Food Bank — nutrition education program and donation
Largest: $7,000 to CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK — to support individuals/families experiencing food insecurity
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