Bank of America has awarded a $700,000 grant to Houston Food Bank to support the construction of a major new expansion facility in Northwest Houston, as the nonprofit organisation moves forward with plans to significantly increase its food distribution and community support operations over the coming decade.
The funding will support Houston Food Bank’s wider capital campaign for a new 310,000-square-foot facility designed to provide a broad range of essential services from a single location. Groundbreaking for the project is expected later this year.
The new development aims to reshape the traditional model of food assistance by combining emergency food support with health, legal, educational and workforce services intended to address 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.”
The latest contribution adds to more than 25 years of support provided by Bank of America to Houston Food Bank. The bank said it has now contributed more than $2.5 million to the organisation as part of its broader efforts to combat hunger and support community development initiatives across Houston.
In November 2025, Bank of America also awarded Houston Food Bank an additional $50,000 grant to help address food insecurity during a period of heightened demand. Employees and volunteers from the bank have contributed more than 6,100 volunteer hours to the nonprofit 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 facility will be built on 52 acres of land in Northwest Houston donated by Chevron. Situated at the intersection of TX-249 and Ella Boulevard, the development will effectively double Houston Food Bank’s total operational footprint to approximately 613,000 square feet.
Houston Food Bank said the site is intended to operate as a centralised resource hub for local residents, bringing together a wide range of support services in one location.
Planned health and wellness services will include community health clinics, dental facilities and fitness programmes. The project will also feature vocational training centres, financial literacy programmes and agricultural education initiatives designed to support workforce development and long-term economic stability.
Legal and social services will be provided through partnerships with third-party organisations, while community-focused amenities are expected to include a food court, urban garden, sports courts and multi-purpose community spaces.
The organisation believes the expansion will significantly increase its operational capacity over the next decade. By 2035, Houston Food Bank expects the facility to help double its annual food distribution from 150 million pounds to 300 million pounds.
The nonprofit also stated that nearly 70% of distributed food is expected to consist of fresh produce, reflecting an increased focus on nutritional quality alongside food access.
Houston Food Bank estimates the value of its community assistance programmes could rise from $250 million to $500 million annually once the facility reaches full operational capacity.
Bank of America said the investment forms part of its wider commitment to supporting nonprofit organisations and community initiatives across Houston. Since 2020, the bank has provided approximately $20.8 million in local grants aimed at strengthening community development programmes in the region.
The bank maintains a substantial presence across Houston and Texas, employing nearly 2,400 staff in the Houston area and operating 115 financial centres and Merrill offices serving individual customers, businesses and corporate clients.
