20 Texas Schools Partner with Superior HealthPlan and The Centene Foundation to Address Social Isolation with No One Eats Alone Initiative

Date: 02/11/26

For the past decade, Superior HealthPlan (“Superior”), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has worked with local schools to bring the No One Eats Alone® (NOEA) program to Texas students. This February, Superior is partnering with 20 schools to host events to help young people better understand the effects of social isolation. The Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene, sponsors the program.

“The No One Eats Alone® program has been incredibly impactful since we introduced the initiative to Texas schools ten years ago,” said Mitch Wasden, Superior HealthPlan president and CEO. “By providing students with meaningful tools to recognize and address social isolation, we can help them better understand the issues their peers may be experiencing and support them in creating a more connected, inclusive community.”

The participating schools in Texas are:

1. All Hands Cultural Community Center, Wichita Falls
2. Arnold Elementary School, San Antonio
3. Boys & Girls Club of the Permian Basin – Wilkerson Club, Odessa
4. Brittany and Devin's Angels Mentorship Program, Lubbock
5. Communities in Schools, Waco
6. Family and Youth Success Program, Tyler
7. Hamlin Middle School, Corpus Christi
8. Las Yescas Elementary School, San Benito
9. Liberty Memorial Middle School, Los Fresnos
10. Los Cuates Middle School, Los Fresnos
11. Mary Hoge Middle School, Weslaco
12. Martin Middle School, Corpus Christi
13. Moody High School, Corpus Christi
14. Odom Elementary School, Austin
15. Palm Grove Elementary School, Brownsville
16. Resaca Middle School, Brownsville
17. Robert Rojas Elementary School, Socorro
18. Sam Houston Elementary School, Harlingen
19. Sam Houston Elementary School, Houston
20. Santa Rosa Middle School, Santa Rosa

According to the Centers for Disease Control, social isolation and loneliness put a person at risk of developing serious mental and physical health conditions. The NOEA program was identified by former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy as an effective peer-led program that helps build self-esteem and social connections.

The NOEA program targets the unique developmental needs of 5th through 8th grade students, who often struggle with social skills and belonging, especially in the lunchroom. The program combines interactive lessons, art projects, and peer leadership units to help students understand and respect differences, find common ground, and connect with and stand up for their classmates.

The No One Eats Alone® program is offered to schools across the country by Sandy Hook Promise. Learn more at https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/.