The funding is made available through an annual program that addresses barriers to healthcare.
AUSTIN, Texas, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of Centene Corporation $(CNC)$, has announced the 2026 recipients of its annual grant program. In total, $100,000 in funding will be provided to 10 organizations, in 10 communities across Texas, to help address the needs of low-income neighborhoods, families, and individuals.
"We're proud to support the meaningful work of community-based organizations across Texas through our annual grant program," said Dr. Susan Mills, Sr. Vice President of Population Health & Clinical Outcomes. "We want to thank all the organizations that applied for these grants and look forward to partnering with many of them in the months ahead."
Since 2018, Superior has provided more than $1.3 million in funding to dozens of community partners through its grant program to help address non-medical drivers of health. Each grant recipient will support at least one of these areas:
-- Housing Stability & Support: Programs that reduce housing insecurity and
improve living conditions for Medicaid members.
-- Food Security & Nutrition: Programs that improve access to nutritious
food and address emergency food needs for vulnerable populations.
-- Health Care Access & Literacy: Programs that reduce barriers to care and
improve health outcomes through education, navigation, and support
services.
The following organizations will each receive a $10,000 grant:
Organization Location Grant Purpose
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Brighter Bites San Antonio Provides access to fresh food
and nutrition education
programming at six San Antonio
schools during the 2026-27
school year.
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Pregnancy Center of the Corpus Christi Assists with prenatal care,
Coastal Bend health education, and
parenting education for
teenagers, women, and families
facing an unplanned
pregnancy.
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Food Care Center Killeen Increases access to nutritious
food for individuals and
families, including emergency
food distributions for
seniors, veterans, and
individuals eligible for
Medicaid.
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Food For All Project Pflugerville Enhances the ability to
purchase food from wholesalers
to meet increasing needs
throughout the Central Texas
community.
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Hugging Heart Solutions Nacogdoches Provides essential infant
supplies, such as diapers and
wipes, as well as connections
to local support services that
promote health, stability, and
self-sufficiency.
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Lamesa Boys & Girls Club Lamesa Offers access to healthy
breakfast and lunch for
children who do not receive
meals on Friday, filling a gap
for students during a four-day
school week in the district.
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Martha's Home Amarillo Supports the Present Needs
Future Success program to
provide utility assistance,
rental assistance, and
emergency shelter for families
experiencing housing
instability.
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Paso del Norte Center of Hope El Paso Supports the HOPE Restorative
Housing Program to provide
housing assistance and
advocacy for survivors of
trafficking facing
homelessness, unsafe
conditions, and instability.
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Silver Ribbon Community McAllen Provides financial assistance
Partners to seniors and adults with
disabilities, including
short-term utility support,
rental assistance, application
fees, and security deposits.
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Wisdom Room With Royalty Dallas Assists with utility support
and rental assistance for
low-income seniors, including
utility bills, to ensure they
have access to essential
services.
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To learn more about this program, visit the Superior HealthPlan grants webpage.
About Superior HealthPlan
For more than 25 years, Superior HealthPlan has offered high-quality health care to Texans, and is now a leading managed care company providing services to more than 1.5 million people. Committed to transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time, Superior supports active local involvement in all 254 Texas counties with 3,700 employees throughout the state. Since 2020, Superior has contributed $12.3 million in grants, sponsorships, and employee giving, helping support low-income communities. Superior is a company of Centene, a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com.
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May 12, 2026 08:00 ET (12:00 GMT)