20 Texas Schools Partner with Superior HealthPlan and The Centene Foundation to Address Social Isolation with No One Eats Alone Initiative
Rhea-AI Summary
Centene (NYSE: CNC) partner Superior HealthPlan and the Centene Foundation are supporting the No One Eats Alone® program in Texas on Feb 11, 2026.
Twenty Texas schools will hold events to address student social isolation; Sandy Hook Promise delivers the NOEA curriculum for grades 5–8 with peer-led lessons, art projects, and leadership units.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, CNC gained 2.07%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
CNC was up 4.13% while key peers showed mixed to negative moves: MOH -2.01%, HUM -4.36%, CI -2.98%, ELV -1.04%, with only CVS +2.64%. This points to stock-specific dynamics rather than a broad healthcare plans rally.
Previous Partnership Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 | Medicaid care partnership | Positive | +0.1% | Cityblock–Meridian partnership to serve 10,000 Medicaid beneficiaries in Illinois. |
| Dec 17 | Community health outreach | Positive | -0.3% | Sunshine Health partners with women athletes to promote health awareness in Florida. |
| Jul 30 | School support initiative | Positive | +1.0% | Peach State Health Plan backs Barrow County schools with supplies and health services. |
| May 14 | Food insecurity program | Positive | +0.8% | Meridian partners with farmers markets, offering vouchers and SNAP benefit doubling. |
| Apr 24 | Hospital care coordination | Positive | -0.9% | Health Net–Dignity–Vivant collaboration improves Medi-Cal care and reduces inpatient days. |
Partnership and community-focused announcements have historically produced small price moves for CNC, with a near balance between modest gains and occasional negative reactions.
Recent CNC partnership news has centered on community health and social determinants. On Jan 7, 2026, a Cityblock Health partnership to serve 10,000 Medicaid beneficiaries across 17 Illinois counties saw a near-flat move. Other initiatives, like food insecurity and school support programs in 2025, typically led to modest price changes within about one percent, suggesting such announcements are viewed as strategically positive but not major financial catalysts.
Historical Comparison
Past partnership headlines for CNC moved the stock about 0.16% on average. Against that backdrop, a pre-news move of 4.13% appears notably larger than typical for this theme.
Over the past year, CNC’s partnership news has consistently focused on community health, Medicaid populations, and social determinants, with the new Texas school initiative extending this strategy into youth mental and social well-being.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement extends CNC’s community partnership strategy, with Superior HealthPlan and The Centene Foundation supporting No One Eats Alone events at 20 Texas schools as part of a program reaching more than 1,000,000 students. It emphasizes social isolation and youth mental health rather than immediate financial impact. In light of recent earnings and guidance, investors may watch how such initiatives reinforce brand, member engagement, and longer-term positioning within healthcare plans.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
More than 1 million students in the
"The No One Eats Alone® program has been incredibly impactful since we introduced the initiative to
The participating schools in
- All Hands Cultural Community Center,
Wichita Falls - Arnold Elementary School,
San Antonio - Boys & Girls Club of the Permian Basin – Wilkerson Club,
Odessa - Brittany and Devin's Angels Mentorship Program,
Lubbock - Communities in Schools, Waco
- Family and Youth Success Program, Tyler
- Hamlin Middle School,
Corpus Christi - Las Yescas Elementary School,
San Benito - Liberty Memorial Middle School, Los Fresnos
- Los Cuates Middle School,
Los Fresnos - Mary Hoge Middle School,
Weslaco - Martin Middle School,
Corpus Christi - Moody High School,
Corpus Christi - Odom Elementary School,
Austin - Palm Grove Elementary School, Brownsville
- Resaca Middle School,
Brownsville - Robert Rojas Elementary School, Socorro
- Sam Houston Elementary School, Harlingen
- Sam Houston Elementary School,
Houston - Santa Rosa Middle School,
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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
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/.
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 2 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
About the Centene Foundation
The Centene Foundation (the "Foundation"), a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("Centene"). The Foundation supports projects and initiatives strategically aligned with Centene's mission-driven culture and enhances the work Centene is doing to remove the barriers to wellness underserved and low-income populations face. The Foundation is committed to addressing social drivers of health and improving health equity in three distinct areas of focus: healthcare access, social services, and education. To learn more, visit the Centene Foundation's website.
About Sandy Hook Promise
The Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund (SHPAF) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization committed to protecting all children from gun violence in schools, homes, and communities. The SHP Action Fund advances a holistic policy platform that promotes gun safety, youth mental health, and violence prevention education. The organization works at the state and federal level to pass nonpartisan legislation through inclusive partnerships, diverse grassroots education, and community mobilization. It is part of Sandy Hook Promise, founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
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