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

Centene (NYSE: CNC) partner Superior HealthPlan and the Centene Foundation are supporting the No One Eats Alone® program in Texas on Feb 11, 2026.

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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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This announcement extends CNC’s community partnership strategy, with Superior HealthPlan and The Cen...

Analysis

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.

Key Figures

Students participating: More than 1,000,000 students Texas partner schools: 20 schools Target grades: 5th–8th grade

Students participating

More than 1,000,000 students

National reach of No One Eats Alone program

Texas partner schools

20 schools

Number of Texas schools partnering with Superior HealthPlan

Target grades

5th–8th grade

Developmental focus of No One Eats Alone program

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More than 1 million students in the U.S. will participate in the program, organized by Sandy Hook Promise.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 5^th through 8^th 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 Texas counties with 3,600 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.

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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What is Centene (CNC) partnering with Superior HealthPlan to do in Texas on Feb 11, 2026?

They are sponsoring No One Eats Alone events at 20 Texas schools to address student social isolation. According to the company, the Centene Foundation funds the program and Superior coordinates school events and peer-led activities for grades 5–8.

Which schools are included in the No One Eats Alone program supported by Centene (CNC) in Texas?

Twenty named Texas schools and community organizations are participating, including Moody High School and Sam Houston Elementary. According to the company, the list spans cities like Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Austin, Houston, and Harlingen.

What age group does the NOEA program target in the Centene (CNC) partnership?

The program targets 5th through 8th grade students to address belonging and social skills at school. According to the company, curriculum uses interactive lessons, art projects, and peer leadership to build connections during lunchtime and beyond.

How does the No One Eats Alone program aim to reduce social isolation, according to Centene (CNC)?

NOEA uses peer-led lessons, art projects, and leadership units to foster inclusion and empathy among students. According to the company, activities teach recognition of social isolation and encourage students to connect with and support peers.

Who delivers the No One Eats Alone curriculum in the Centene (CNC) initiative?

Sandy Hook Promise provides the NOEA program nationally and supplies the peer-led curriculum used in these Texas events. According to the company, Sandy Hook Promise’s materials guide interactive classroom activities and lunchtime connection efforts.

Why is Centene (CNC) emphasizing No One Eats Alone events in Texas schools?

Centene highlights student mental and physical health risks tied to social isolation and aims to promote inclusion. According to the company, the Centene Foundation sponsors the initiative to give schools tools to reduce loneliness and build peer support.