Free summer meals for Texas kids
Find Texas summer meal sites for children and teens, check the season and pickup details, and get help through TDA and 877-TEX-MEAL.
Texas summer meal programs provide meals at no cost to children and teens 18 and younger, and eligible people with disabilities. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers these USDA-funded programs.
Check the season before you go
A summer listing does not mean a site operates today. Start with TDA's official summer meal map or call 877-839-6325 (877-TEX-MEAL). Help is available in Spanish.
Confirm the pickup details
TDA advises families to confirm dates, times, and meal-service details with the site. Before making the trip, ask:
- Is this location serving on the day we plan to visit?
- What is the meal window and which entrance should we use?
- Does the child need to eat there, or is pickup available?
- Are there registration or attendance requirements at this particular site?
Search alongside other food options
Use our summer meal search to explore listings. For needs outside the summer season, switch to pantries and meal programs and ask your child's school about school-year meals.
Summer meals and SUN Bucks are different
SUN Bucks is a grocery benefit offered in participating states, Tribes, and territories. A summer meal location does not establish SUN Bucks eligibility. Check the USDA participation map for your location and follow the administering agency's instructions.
If the first site cannot help
Keep a second option before traveling. Call 2-1-1 for additional food referrals, or ask the meal provider about nearby alternatives. Availability depends on the provider and the season.
Sources and review
Reviewed September 5, 2026. Check with the program for current requirements and notices.
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