Nearly 10,000 first-time families visit Galveston food pantry

Published on June 16, 2026

With nearly 9,500 first-time households seeking help during the past year, the demand for food at the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston food pantry pushed beyond levels seen during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Beacon of Hope Isle Market distributed more than twice the amount of food in the past year, nearly 750,000 pounds, from 331,000 pounds distributed the prior year.

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US bishops urge action as housing crunch turns to crisis for families across the country

June 16, 2026
In recent years, the U.S. housing crunch has turned into a housing crisis, particularly among economically vulnerable Americans, with the U.S. Catholic bishops expressing significant concern about the consequences for families.According to a March 2026 report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, "Only 35 affordable and available rental homes exist for every 100 extremely low-income rent