Prosper Waco was selected by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to participate in Advance Together, a three-year initiative supporting communities across Texas in strengthening workforce pathways and expanding economic opportunity. Alongside partners from Texas State Technical College, McLennan Community College, the Greater Waco Chamber, and the City of Waco, our team is engaging in ongoing technical assistance and peer learning with leaders from across the state—bringing ba

Each March, National Nutrition Month highlights the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. It is also an opportunity to look at the bigger picture — how access to nutritious food shapes the health and well-being of our entire community. In McLennan County, many families face barriers that make it difficult to consistently access healthy, affordable food. Addressing those challenges takes more than individual effort. It requires collab

The 2024 Waco Snapshot Report offers a clear look at where we stand as a community, highlighting both areas of progress and the challenges that remain. When it comes to food access, the data underscores the importance of continued collaboration and action. In McLennan County, about 17% of residents have inconsistent access to healthy food. In some areas of Waco, that number climbs to more than 30%. Among children, the need is even more urgent, with more than 16,000 children e

Ensuring every neighbor in our community has access to nutritious food takes all of us working together. In partnership with the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, Prosper Waco invites you to join our next Hunger-Free Community Coalition meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 3 p.m.   This isn’t just another meeting. From 2023 to 2025, McLennan County saw a 28% decrease in summer meals served to children . At a time when food insecurity is rising, fewer kids are accessing

One of the most impactful tools in this effort is the Hunger Mini-Grant Program , which provides flexible startup funding to churches and community organizations launching or expanding local food access initiatives. These small but targeted investments help trusted neighborhood institutions build their capacity quickly—especially in areas where food insecurity is highest. Rev. Rubén Andrade Jr. , senior pastor of Family of Faith Worship Center, shared how transformative the m

As the cost of living rises and recent federal cuts to SNAP and other nutrition programs take effect, more Waco families are struggling to keep food on the table. Local food pantries are seeing greater demand than ever—even as grocery donations have decreased due to reduced inventory. In response, Prosper Waco’s Hunger-Free Community Coalition is helping lead a coordinated effort to strengthen food access through collaboration, alignment, and strategic investment. The Coalit