Texas – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is reminding families that free summer meal options will remain available after school cafeterias close for the season, with programs supported through partnerships across the state.
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) works with schools, churches, city governments, and nonprofit organizations to provide no-cost meals for children during the summer months. Families can begin locating nearby meal sites around June 1, with services available for children 18 and younger, as well as students with disabilities up to age 21 in eligible programs.
Commissioner Miller emphasized the importance of ensuring children have consistent access to nutrition during the summer period, noting that the program is designed to reduce food insecurity while school is not in session. He encouraged families to take advantage of available resources to find convenient meal locations.
“TDA is here to help,” Miller said, adding that children should be able to enjoy summer without uncertainty about access to food.
Families are encouraged to use online and phone resources to locate meal sites, including visiting www.summerfood.orgfor an interactive map or calling 2-1-1 for assistance in English or Spanish. Officials noted that some rural locations may offer multi-day meal bundles to better serve families with limited transportation access.
The program is administered through the Texas Department of Agriculture and operates in designated areas where a significant percentage of children qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Meals are provided free of charge to eligible participants, with protections in place to ensure equal access regardless of background or disability status.
For more information, families are encouraged to visit the official Summer Meal Programs website or contact the department’s Food and Nutrition Division.
