editorial press
2023
Support these Houston nonprofits on Giving Tuesday | CLICK 2 HOUSTON, November 27, 2023
Food waste in Houston skyrockets through the holidays, but alternatives exist | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, November 23, 2023
Texans’ C.J. Stroud, Laremy Tunsil surprise families at charity event | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, November 23, 2023
Hilton Global Foundation Announces Record $3.3 Million in Grants Toward Organizations Creating a Better World for Travel as Part of Hilton’s Annual Week of Service | STORIES FROM HILTON, October 9, 2023
Second Servings marks major milestone in food rescue mission | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, September 26, 2023
Food & Faith Collaborative feeding needy and growing partnerships | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, September 7, 2023
Jewish Federation staff gives back to community | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, August 10, 2023
Houston nonprofit Second Servings turns wasted food into an opportunity | HOUSTON LANDING, August 1, 2023
From Confusion to Clarity: Package Dates Explained | HEIGHTS PAGES MAGAZINE, Summer 2022 Issue (pg. 36)
Food For Thought | THE BUZZ MAGAZINES, April 27 2023
Second Servings, accepts, distributes its 10 millionth donated pounds of food | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, April 6 2023
Repairing our world, one mitzvah at a time | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, March 2 2023
Food Rescue and Donating to Those in Need: The Law Is On Your Side | SMART MEETINGS, February 28, 2023
Waste360 Announces 2023 40 Under 40 Awards Winners | YAHOO NEWS, February 2, 2023
Hadassah’s ‘Women Who Do’ event honors Second Servings founder Barbara Bronstein | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, February 2, 2023
Bronstein ‘Rescues’ Food to Fill Hungry Bellies, Not Landfills | Houston CityBook, Jan 6, 2023
2022
Second Servings receives ‘Inspire Change’ grant for work with popup grocery stores | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, December 22, 2022
Houston Texans and partners award $400,000 to 15 local nonprofits through Inspire Change Grant Funds | HOUSTON TEXANS PUBLIC RELATIONS, December 12, 2022
Tackling Food Waste in the Last Mile | INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGIES, December 1, 2022
Food & Faith Collaborative holds first pop-up grocery event | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, November 3, 2022
13 organizations to volunteer at in the Houston area this holiday season | COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER, October 27, 2022
Houston Chapter of Hadassah's Women Who Do Luncheon | THE BUZZ MAGAZINES, September 29, 2022
Houston Chapter of Hadassah to honor Second Servings founder at ‘Women Who Do’ luncheon | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, September 29, 2022
‘A match made in heaven.’ Four synagogues come together to feed Houston’s hungry this Yom Kippur | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, September 20, 2022
Houston Pop-up Grocery rescues food and gives it away for free, from veggies to filet mignon | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, September 20, 2022
HUNGER | HEIGHTS PAGES MAGAZINE, Fall 2022 Issue (pg. 60)
Synagogues collaborating to help enable food security, nutritional self sufficiency | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, September 15, 2022
Meet Barbara Bronstein | CANVAS REBEL, July 21, 2022
Second Servings opens new ‘PopUp Grocery Stores’ | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, June 16, 2022
Nonprofit Collects Food That Would Be Thrown Out and Distributes It To Those In Need | THE HUNGER SITE NEWS, April 26, 2022
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Eat Good and Put a Stop to Food Waste | HOUSTON PRESS, April 7, 2022
Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend | CULTUREMAP HOUSTON, March 3, 2022
Houston’s 50 Most Influential Woman of 2020-21 | HOUSTON WOMAN MAGAZINE, February 2022 Issue (pg. 20)
How Barbara Bronstein Of Second Servings of Houston Is Helping To Address The Growing Challenge Of Food Insecurity | MEDIUM, January 27, 2022
2021
12 ways to give back this holiday season | COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER, December 8, 2021
Food rescue nonprofit Second Servings reaches 7 million-pound milestone | COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER, November 30, 2021
15th International Risotto Festival | EDIBLE HOUSTON, November 2021
Top 12 things to do in Houston this weekend | CULTUREMAP HOUSTON, November 11, 2021
Foodie fest for a cause | THE BUZZ MAGAZINES, October 27,2021
Hectic week sees Houston Catering Concepts, Bagel Shop feed thousands on moment’s notice | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, September 30, 2021
Texans, Rockets, Astros and Dynamo pivot to help community during pandemic and storms | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, September, 2021
Houston Business Journal names 2021 Women Who Mean Business honorees | HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL, August 25, 2021
Real estate transactions | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, August 19, 2021
How saving uneaten food can change lives and help the climate | BBC, August 11, 2021
How to Use Facebook for Nonprofits | CONSTANT CONTACT, July 26, 2021
How Can We Help a Major Global Environmental, Social and Economic Issue? Simple. Reduce Food Waste. | EDIBLE HOUSTON, July 18, 2021
Bellaire twins meet high ambitions after graduating as co-valedictorians | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, July 1, 2021
Serving A Big Need | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, July 2021 Issue
'Ambition': Bellaire High School graduate receives scholarship for hunger-combating efforts | HOUSTON DAILY, June 28, 2021
Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: The Return of Brunch and an Epic "Stop the Hate" Fundraiser | HOUSTON PRESS, April 23, 2021
This Week in Houston Food Events: Free Kids Meals and National Picnic Day | HOUSTON PRESS, April 19, 2021
Fresh new Houston restaurant promotion feeds the hungry and nixes food waste | CULTUREMAP HOUSTON, April 16, 2021
Diplomático Rum to Help Limit Food Waste in Markets Across the Country Thru New "Project Leftover" Sustainability Program | CISION PR NEWS, April 13, 2021
This Week in Houston Food Events: Ring in Thai New Year with Traditional Eats and More | HOUSTON PRESS, April 12, 2021
Every $1 raised turns into $50 worth of food that is delivered to a local charity through Second Servings’ food rescue efforts.
CultureMap Houston, April 2021: Fresh new Houston restaurant promotion feeds the hungry and nixes food waste
Here's How to Volunteer in Houston for Earth Day | THRILLIST NATIONAL, April 9, 2021
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Zero-Waste Dishes and a Boozy Sip 'N Stroll | HOUSTON PRESS, April 8, 2021
Mark These Foodie Events Down on Your Calendar | HOUSTONIA MAGAZINE, April 8, 2021
Delicious New Charity Series Benefits Local Nonprofit, Reduces Food Waste | HOUSTON CITYBOOK, April 6, 2021
South Houston Good Friday food distribution event | CW39, April 2, 2021
Fight Hunger. End Waste. | MODERN RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT, April 1, 2021
Dispatches From The Pandemic | TUFTS MAGAZINE, Spring 2021 Issue
Food briefs: Inaugural food and beverage series | THE LEADER NEWS, March 31, 2021
Where to Get Free Meals; Plus, Help Find the Dessert Gallery Truck | HOUSTONIA MAGAZINE, February 19, 2021
Grocery store updates: Randalls donating food from Bellaire store; H-E-B limits run on supply | HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL, February 19, 2021
How to Help Feed Houstonians Impacted By the City’s Winter Weather Crisis | EATER HOUSTON, February 18, 2021
2020
Second Servings distributes 150,000th ‘Dinner’s On Us’ meal | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, December 31, 2020
10 Ways to Make a Difference in Another Houstonian’s Life | HOUSTONIA MAGAZINE, December 10, 2020
Here’s How Houstonians Helped Each Other This Year | HOUSTONIA MAGAZINE, December 9, 2020
Shaar Hashalom hosts Second Servings’ founder | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, December 3, 2020
Innovative Houston urban farm scores national award for green work | CULTUREMAP HOUSTON, December 2, 2020
How Houstonians Fed Each Other During the Pandemic | HOUSTONIA MAGAZINE, November 26, 2020
THE HOUSTON ROCKETS WILL HOST A THANKSGIVING FOOD GIVEAWAY NOV. 19 AT TOYOTA CENTER | HOUSTON ON THE CHEAP, November 18, 2020
ROCKETS AND SECOND SERVINGS OF HOUSTON TO HOST “THANKSGIVING’S ON US” FOOD DISTRIBUTION PRESENTED BY KROGER | HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES, November 18, 2020
Houston food hall closes, 4 other things about the restaurant scene | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, November 17, 2020
Thanksgiving in the Time of COVID | HOUSTON PRESS, November 17, 2020
Rockets partner with Second Servings for food donations to public | SPACE CITY SCOOP, October 6, 2020
Not Your Average Pet (Food) Rescue | HOUSTON PETTALK MAGAZINE (print), October 2020
Making a Difference: Second Servings of Houston | RIVER OAKS LIFE MAGAZINE (print), October 2020
Alumni Spearhead COVID-19 Responses | TUFTSNOW, September 30, 2020
Second Servings expands program to feed more needy in Houston | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, September 24, 2020
Things To Do: This Week in Houston Food Events | HOUSTON PRESS, September 21, 2020
Rockets And Second Servings Team Up To Feed Thousands | JEWISH-HERALD VOICE, September 10, 2020
Twins Shirley & Annie Zhu's Fresh Hub App Is Putting Food On Hundreds Of Tables | ELITE DAILY, September 3, 2020
Food news: Fertitta Donates $1 Million to Employees Affected by Laura | HOUSTONIA, September 3, 2020
The Houston Rockets and Second Servings Will Give Away Thousands of Free Meals | EATER HOUSTON, September 2, 2020
Rockets hosting "Dinner's On Us" food giveaway outside Toyota Center | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, September 1, 2020
Houston Rockets to distribute meals to Houstonians in need Sept. 3 | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, September 1, 2020
"[Dinner’s On Us] was an opportunity for Second Servings to expand its outreach, serve more people and raise its profile.”
Houston Chronicle, Sep. 2020: Second Servings expands program to feed more needy in Houston
Nonprofits feel pressure of increased demand, limited funds | COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER, August 9, 2020
Golf Tournament Rain Check Provides More Than $30,000 for Local Charity | VILLAGE NEWSPAPER, August 6, 2020
Second Servings of Houston Mitigates Food Waste with Help from ReFED Fund | FOODTANK, August 1, 2020
Covid Relief: Recap and Ways to Help | THE BUZZ MAGAZINES, July 2, 2020
Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series Concludes Fifth Year, Highlights Houston Nonprofits, NYC Chef Feeding the Community During COVID-19 | ASIA SOCIETY, June 25, 2020
Second Servings and Rotary: A Filling Combination | VILLAGE NEWSPAPER, June 16, 2020
Spring-based MiMi J’s Kitchen offers home-cooked meals on the go | COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER, June 16, 2020
Second Servings Continues Food Deliveries Despite Vandalism | JEWISH-HERALD VOICE (online + print), June 4, 2020
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Taste An Epic BBQ Collaboration | HOUSTON PRESS, May 7, 2020
Second Servings of Houston Distributing 30,000th Meal To A Family In Need | SUNNY 99.1FM IHEART RADIO, May 6, 2020
Houston bakery celebrates 71st anniversary with special cookie price and fund | BAKE MAGAZINE, May 6, 2020
Second Servings and Hess Expand "Dinner's On Us" Program to Serve All Houstonians in Need | VILLAGE NEWS/SOUTHWEST NEWS PRINT, May 5, 2020
Bellaire nonprofit has rescued more than $2.6 million worth of food since early April | COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER, May 4, 2020
HERE 2 HELP: 5 ways hospitality workers can get free or discounted meals in the Houston area | KPRC-TV CLICK2HOUSTON, May 4, 2020
SECOND SERVING’S ‘DINNER’S ON US’ PROGRAM OFFERS FREE MEALS TO FAMILIES IN NEED | HOUSTON ON THE CHEAP, May 4, 2020
Helping To Feed A City | COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER, May Issue
As Texas Reopens, the Hospitality Industry Faces Hard Decisions | HOUSTON FOOD FINDER, April 30, 2020
Second Servings' 'Dinner's On Us' Invites Houston Theatre Community to the Table | BROADWAY WORLD, April 30, 2020
HERE 2 HELP: How you can help this Houston non-profit serve 10,000 meals each week to families in need | KPRC-TV CLICK2HOUSTON, April 28, 2020
This Week in Houston Food Events: FM Burgers and Virtual Boozing | HOUSTON PRESS, April 27, 2020
Bellaire nonprofit expands weekly food program to include all Houstonians | COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER, April 24, 2020
“Since early April, Second Servings has rescued more than $2.6 million worth of food, the nonprofit announced May 4.”
Community Impact Newspaper, May 2020: Bellaire nonprofit has rescued more than $2.6 million worth of food since early April
Houston Nonprofit Serves 10,000 Meals A Week To Hospitality Workers And Their Families | FORBES, April 23, 2020
Finding New Ways To Support Local Merchants | JEWISH-HERALD VOICE (online + print), April 23, 2020
Here's Where To Get Free Family-Sized Meals Every Tuesday And Thursday | SUNNY 99.1FM IHEART RADIO, April 23, 2020
Get a FREE, chef-prepared meal to feed your family at this Houston drive-thru | KPRC-TV HOUSTON LIFE, April 22, 2020
Second Servings' 'Dinner's on Us' free meal program expands to serve public | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, April 21, 2020
Bellaire nonprofit expands food program to Galveston | COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER, April 17, 2020
This Houston Program to Help Feed Hospitality Workers Is Expanding to Galveston | EATER HOUSTON, April 17, 2020
Groups to distribute meals to hospitality workers | GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS, April 16, 2020
Former Rockets owner Leslie Alexander aids Second Servings in coronavirus relief | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, April 15, 2020
Getting relief funds to restaurant workers in need proves challenging | RESTAURANT HOSPITALITY, April 15, 2020
Coronavirus: regalan comida a desempleados de restaurantes y otros negocios en Houston | UNIVISION45, April 14, 2020
COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants | MODERN RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT, April 14, 2020
Houston nonprofit provides 10,000 meals weekly to unemployed hospitality workers | CULTUREMAP HOUSTON, April 13, 2020
Houston food and beverage companies donate time, food, money to help unemployed | HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL, April 13, 2020
This Week in Houston Food Events: Superica and La Lucha Return, Plus a Pop-Up BBQ Tent | HOUSTON PRESS, April 13, 2020
New project to provide 10,000 meals a week to Houston hospitality workers | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, April 10, 2020
Feeding Those Who Feed Us | TEXAS MONTHLY, April 9, 2020
Bellaire nonprofit Second Servings partners with Hess Corp., Sysco to provide food for hospitality workers | COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER, April 9, 2020
“With the majority of the hospitality industry coming to a halt and closing or significantly reducing their payroll, the need is great. We know that relief funding is delayed for many, and people still need to feed their families.”
Food News: Restaurant Developments as Pandemic Continues | HOUSTONIA, April 8, 2020
Second Servings Steps Up For Hospitality Workers | EDIBLE HOUSTON, April 8, 2020
Helping Houston’s Hospitality Industry | THE BUZZ MAGAZINES, April 8, 2020
Local Food Rescue Nonprofit, Hess Corporation & Sysco Now Serving Houston’s Hospitality Industry | REDNEWS, April 7, 2020
A Houston Nonprofit Pledges to Make 10,000 Meals a Week for Hospitality Workers | EATER HOUSTON, April 7, 2020
Second Servings of Houston Helping Serve 10,000 Meals to Hospitality Workers | FSR MAGAZINE ONLINE, April 7, 2020
Precinct 2 Partners with Second Servings of Houston on Pop-Up Food Giveaways | HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 2, March 31, 2020
How to help Houston’s hungry, even from home | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, March 27, 2020
5 Essential Houston-Born Cookbooks to Buy While Stuck at Home | EATER HOUSTON, March 24, 2020
Support These 40+ Organizations Helping Restaurants, Workers, and Farmers Survive COVID-19 | FOODTANK, March 23, 2020
Rockets Donate Over 600 Pounds of Produce to Second Servings Houston | SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, March 21, 2020
Houston nonprofits need help during the coronavirus pandemic | CULTUREMAP HOUSTON, March 20, 2020
Rockets donate unused Toyota Center food to rescue group | ROCKETSWIRE, March 19, 2020
America’s Restaurants Are Closing. What’s Happening to the Food? | EATER NATIONAL, March 17, 2020
10 Socially Conscious Ideas to Include at Your Next Event | PLANNEDWITH MAGAZINE, March 14, 2020
Meyerland institution Belden’s closes up shop | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Jan. 14, 2020
New York Deli & Coffee Shop Welcomes Former Belden’s Employees | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, Jan. 14, 2020
What’s the Most Important Lesson You’ve Learned Along Your Journey? | VOYAGE HOUSTON, Jan. 13, 2020
Food Waste’s Underestimated Impact | INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGIES, Jan. 2020
“Food rescue driver, Eddie, loads food into Second Servings’ van. In times of need, Houstonians are ready to help.”
Houston Chronicle, Nov. 2019: Houston Food Bank crisis shows the need to help
2019
Houston Food Bank crisis shows the need to help | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Nov. 27, 2019
Houston Food Bank donations start to arrive after produce loss | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Nov. 21, 2019
Give a crock | THE BUZZ MAGAZINES, Nov. 20, 2019
#TXVoices: Barbara Bronstein, Founder, Second Servings Houston | TEXAS LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE, Nov. 18, 2019
These Unique Cookbooks are Perfect Holiday Gift Ideas | HOUSTON FOOD FINDER, Nov. 11, 2019
Fighting Hunger. Ending Waste. | HOUSTON FAMILY MAGAZINES, Nov. 5, 2019
Thetas Support Give A Crock Campaign | THE BUZZ MAGAZINES, Oct. 23, 2019
UH dining partner aims for zero food waste by 2020 end | THE COUGAR, Sept. 18, 2019
“Benefitting Second Servings, Hip-hop legend Bun B debuts his Hot Wang sandwich from Antone’s Po’Boys.”
CultureMap Houston, Aug. 2019: Houston celebrities unwrap 'famous' sandwiches for good cause
6 Houston fried chicken sandwiches better than anything at Popeyes or Chick-fil-A | CULTUREMAP HOUSTON, August 23, 2019
Houston celebs tapped to create sandwiches for charity | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, August 21, 2019
Bun B & Other Houston Celebrities Team Up With “Best Sandwich” Shop for Charity | HOUSTON FOOD FINDER, August 21, 2019
Houston celebrities unwrap 'famous' sandwiches for good cause | CULTUREMAP HOUSTON, August 20, 2019
Houston's culinary superstars and food fans toast the Tastemaker Awards | CULTUREMAP HOUSTON, March 28, 2019
Imperfect Produce starts selling ‘ugly’ fruits, veggies in Houston | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, February 21, 2019
Second Servings Of Houston Links In Houston’s Food Chain Desert | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, February 21, 2019
Houstonians toast top chefs and truffles at sweet and savory showdown | CULTUREMAP HOUSTON, January 29, 2019
“Imperfect Foods represents a new source of donations for the food rescue nonprofit.”
Houston Chronicle, Feb. 2019: Imperfect Foods starts selling ‘ugly’ fruits, veggies in Houston
2018
Let's Waste Not, So We Want Not | EDIBLE HOUSTON, December 2, 2018
Second Servings Rescues 1 Million-Plus Pounds Of Food In 3 Years | JEWISH HERALD-VOICE, June 21, 2018
Second Servings fights hunger in Houston | LEADER NEWS, June 7, 2018
Second Servings of Houston rescues over one million pounds of food | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, June 1, 2018
Houston Nonprofit Rescued Over 1 Million Pounds Of Food In 3 Years | PERISHABLE NEWS, May 30, 2018
Women Making a Difference: Woman helps feed the less fortunate | KPRC-TV, May 11, 2018
“Second Servings
has become a lifeblood to local charities that serve a variety of diverse populations and individual needs.”
Edible Houston, Dec. 2018: Lets Waste Not, So We Want Not
2017
Second Serving Charity saves leftover food | THE BUZZ MAGAZINES, November 1, 2017
A HuffPost Road Trip: Listening to America, The Lone Star State | HUFFPOST, October 21, 2017
Helping Hands in Houston | TUFTS MAGAZINE, September 7, 2017
How Houston’s Hunger-Relief Organizations Are Handling Harvey | GRUB STREET, August 28, 2017
Katy Community Giving Circle provides grassroots donating power | COMMUNITY IMPACT, August 27, 2017
2016
A second serving of kindness | REDNEWS, August 4, 2016
Largest foodservice show in the Southwest yields over 4,000 pounds of food for Houston charities | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, July 15, 2016
Hess Teams with Houston Charity to Fight Waste, Hunger | HESS, 2016
She is fighting hunger by rescuing prepared foods | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, March 23, 2016
Houston's Heroes: Individual giving | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, March 23, 2016
“Second Servings wants to reduce that waste and get the food into the hands of some of the 800,000 people in Greater Houston who face food insecurity daily.”
Houston Chronicle, Mar. 2016: She is Fighting Hunger by Rescuing Prepared Foods
2015
Second Servings of Houston: Providing Gourmet Food Rescue Service to Thousands of People | DGI WIRE, December 21, 2015
In Houston, leftovers become sustenance for needy | THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, December 14, 2015
Restaurateur feeds Houston's homeless on his birthday | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, December 14, 2015
Houston's most fascinating people of 2015 | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, December 5, 2015
Second Servings Helps Feed Houston’s Hungry | WRISTBANDBROS, December 5, 2015
It’s the Season for Giving | EDIBLE HOUSTON, November 2, 2015
Glean Cuisine | TUFTS MAGAZINE, Fall 2015 Print Issue
Restaurateur feeds Houston's homeless on his birthday | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, August 14, 2015
Community Foundation Awards Grants | JEWISH-HERALD VOICE, July 9, 2015
The Leftover-Food Conundrum | JEWISH-HERALD VOICE, July 2, 2015
Fighting Hunger | HOUSTON CHRONICLE, April 15, 2015
“Though barely a year old, Second Servings is growing fast.”
Tufts Magazine, Fall 2015: Glean Cuisine