Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
On-Campus
Campus Recreation
On-campus recreation facility and gym that offers services such as group fitness classes, personal training, outdoor adventures, and intramuralsCougar Cupboard
On-campus food pantry for UH students that offers 30 pounds of free groceries per week
A.D. Bruce Religion Center Free Wednesday Lunch Program
Signature program that provides the UH community with a free hot meal every week
Behavior Opportunities Uniting Nutrition, Exercise, and Coaching (BOUNCE)
UH College of Education initiative dedicated to reducing obesity-related diseases among underserved communities in HoustonOff-Campus
Brighter Bites
Nonprofit that delivers free fresh produce and nutrition education to families
Harris County Public Health
Nutrition and Physical Activity (NPA) program provides nutrition and physical activity classes to the community
Houston Food Bank
Nonprofit that provides food and other essentials to those in need
It's Time Texas
Statewide nonprofit that offers free services such as telehealth coaching and exercise classes
Kids' Meals
Organization that delivers free healthy meals to homes with children age 5 or under
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Government program that provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget
United Way of Greater Houston
Organization that connects people to assistance such as food stamps or child care
Urban Harvest
Organization that provides community gardens, farmers markets, and education
Online
Fooducate
Mobile app that tracks and provides insight on the quality of food users consume to improve eating habits
Houston Family Nutrition
Website that provides free calorie calculator, meal plans, and tools from dietitians
MyFitnessPal
Mobile app that allows users to track food and fitness to reach goals and develop healthier habits