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Sponsors needed for TX Dept. of Ag summer feeding programs

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Friday, February 14, 2025   

The Texas Department of Agriculture is accepting sponsor applications for its 2025 Summer Meal Programs.

The Summer Food Service Program and the Seamless Summer Option, for schools that operate the National School Lunch Program, provide summer meals for students 18 years old and younger.

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said more than 11,000 organizations have participated in the past.

"We reimburse people that provide those summer meals," he said. "Now we work with schools, we work with community organizations like Boys and Girls Clubs, libraries, community centers, faith-based organizations, churches."

First-time sponsors must apply by April 15. Previous sponsors have until May 1. Applications are available at SquareMeals.org.

Miller said the agriculture department hopes to reach children in rural areas, those with a large concentration of migrant workers, and places where more than 50% of children are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

"It's real easy for people who want to find these summer meal locations. Between June 1 and the end of August they can find a site," he said. "All you do is dial 211, they'll ask what your ZIP code is where you live, and they'll give you a site close to you. Or if you want to go on the web you can visit summerfood.org."

Although federal funds for some programs are being cut, he said, he's not concerned about the summer food program; adding that "feeding hungry children is not a frivolous expense."


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