School Meal Services in Public Schools

In the Houston area and throughout Texas, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) feeding program, also known as SquareMeals, administers the USDA National School Lunch, National School Breakfast, After-School, and Dinner Programs. Houston school districts, through their Child Nutrition Departments, follow national guidelines and often create their own innovative and appealing recipes that students love.  School districts receive reimbursements for qualifying meal participants from the USDA and through the TDA.  The agencies provide nutritional guidelines, professional development, and food safety training.  After the traditional school year is over, the Texas Dept. of Agriculture ensures that children continue to be fed during the summer months through the Summer Feeding Program at many Houston area schools and sites like the Houston Area Food Bank.

School breakfast and lunch programs are some of the most valuable services provided by our Houston public schools.  By serving healthy school lunches and breakfast to every student, every day, our children are better prepared to learn, focus, and succeed.