Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Meals on Wheels Receives Emergency Food Donation from Novo Nordisk Through The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center
PRESS RELEASE
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston announced today that it received a $20,000 grant from Novo Nordisk through the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center.
The grant will help replenish the critical meal supply post-Hurricane Beryl, for the Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston and Galveston County program, which delivered over 1.9 million nutritious meals last year to homebound seniors. This grant plays a crucial role in combatting food insecurity during times of crisis for seniors who are often isolated with limited access to resources.
"Cities for Better Health-Houston is committed to enhancing the overall health and well-being of Houston’s underserved communities through innovative health education and addressing food insecurity which prevents chronic diseases and promotes resiliency. The Institute integrates faith with healthcare and strives to foster compassionate and equitable health solutions that uplift and support every individual in our community,” commented Dr. Maricela Caceres, program manager for Cities for Better Health-Houston.
"We are deeply grateful to Novo Nordisk for its generous grant and to The Institute for Spirituality and Health for connecting us with this opportunity," said Maria Magee, chief development officer of Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. "This funding will help us support one of our most vulnerable populations, homebound seniors, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl."
The Meals on Wheels program has been a lifeline for thousands of seniors in the Greater Houston and Galveston County area, helping to reduce hunger and improve the quality of life for those who are in need. With this grant, Interfaith Ministries will be able to continue meeting the nutritional and social needs of the senior community.
About Cities for Better Health-Houston funded by Novo Nordisk
Cities for Better Health-Houston, funded by Novo Nordisk, announces emergency food funding following Hurricane Beryl. An acceleration of a shared focus on chronic disease prevention and the vision to close the health equity gap, Cities for Better Health-Houston is dedicated to fostering a healthier and more resilient community through its four pillar initiatives.
About The Institute
The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center (the Institute) is an independent, interfaith organization established in 1955 as a founding member of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, making a meaningful difference by cultivating heart and humanity in healthcare for nearly seven decades with the central belief that faith and meaning impact health and healing.
About the Institute’s Center for Faith and Public Health
The Institute’s Center for Faith and Public Health focuses on faith communities as a central part of life for a large percentage of the population. Establishing and partnering with health ministries is an effective strategy for advancing community health. By “starting with faith,” the Institute helps public health systems offer resources in a caring way while providing a safe place for faith communities to overcome historical barriers to essential health resources by providing education and access to adults through various initiatives. For more information about the Institute’s Center for Faith and Public Health, please visit https://www.spiritualityandhealth.org/centerforfaithandpublichealth.
About Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
A United Way partner, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (Interfaith Ministries) brings people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration, and service as a demonstration of our shared beliefs. Interfaith Ministries provides four main services: Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston and Galveston County, which delivers more than 1.9 million meals each year to homebound seniors and people with disabilities; Refugee Services, which, in conjunction with the U.S. State Department, resettles thousands of refugees in Houston; Interfaith Relations and Community Partnerships, which provides community services fostering understanding, respect, and engagement among Houstonians of all faiths; the Vic Samuels Center for Volunteerism and Civic Service, which establishes a positive and lasting impact on the Greater Houston community through organized service and leadership through Volunteer Houston and SERVE HOUSTON. For more information, visit https://www.imgh.org/.
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