Real-time air quality for Houston's environmental justice communities. Current citywide AQI: 85 (Moderate) as of Feb 22, 2026. Sources: aqicn.org, TCEQ, Air Alliance Houston, NRDC.
Live bayou water levels from USGS stream gauges across Houston. Gage heights update every 15 minutes. Data is critical during heavy rain — know your nearest bayou.
Key indicators from the Kinder Institute 2025 State of Housing, 45th Houston Area Survey, Census ACS, and Good Reason Houston. Real data on affordability, climate risk, and economic mobility.
The Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank (HFB) is the largest food bank in the United States by volume, distributing nearly 150 million nutritious meals annually to neighbors across 18 counties in Southeast Texas. But HFB is more than a food distribution center—it’s a hub for innovation, equity, and systemic change.
With over 90% of its food rescued from retail and commercial partners, HFB’s model is rooted in sustainability. Its logistics are world-class, but its strategy is people-first: linking food security with deeper investments in dignity, policy change, and long-term community well-being.