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 Coalition’s mission is...

Designated earlier this year as the lead agency for the Heart of Texas Homelessness Coalition and the region’s HUD-funded Continuum of Care, Prosper Waco plays a central role in coordinating how our community prevents and responds to homelessness. This work is rooted in a simple but powerful belief shared by many local partners: homelessness in our region is solvable—and our community has the commitment, expertise, and capacity to make that vision real. At the center of this effort is Darién...

Amid poverty, family conflict and limited resources, local teens are finding safety, stability and a path forward through community care....