AUSTIN, Texas – Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep kids fed this summer.
Children and teens aged 18 and younger can receive free meals throughout the summer from any school. Some districts are even providing meals to enrolled disabled students up to 21 years old.
Children do not need to register, be registered in a summer school program, or show proof of age, income, or residence to receive a free summer meal. Meals must be consumed on site per Texas Department of Agriculture regulations.
What you can do:
Families can also use the following tools to find a meal site anywhere in the state:
Call 2-1-1 to speak to a live operatorClick here for an interactive site locator mapText FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304
Districts are listed in alphabetical order.
Austin ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Elementary Schools Blanton ES — June 1-25 with breakfast service from 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through ThursdayBlazier Primary — June 8-25 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through ThursdayCampbell ES — June 1-11 with breakfast service from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11-11:30 a.m. Monday through ThursdayGovalle ES — June 1 to July 10 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through FridayHarris ES — June 8 to July 17 with breakfast service from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through FridayHart ES — June 8 to July 17 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through FridayJordan ES — June 3 to Aug 5 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through FridayMenchaca ES — June 1-25 with breakfast service from 7-7:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30-11 a.m. Monday through ThursdayNorman-Sims ES — June 15 to July 24 with breakfast service from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through FridayOverton ES — June 1 to July 24 with breakfast service from 7:45-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through FridayPalm ES — June 1 to July 9 with breakfast service from 7-7:30 a.m. and lunch from 11-11:45 a.m. Monday through ThursdayPerez ES — June 1 to July 10 with breakfast service from 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through FridayPickle ES — June 8 to July 31 with breakfast service from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 12:30-1 p.m. Monday through FridayPillow ES — June 1-25 with breakfast service from 7:15-7:45 a.m. and lunch from 11-11:30 a.m. Monday through ThursdaySanchez ES — July 7 to Aug 5 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through ThursdaySt Elmo ES — June 1-11 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through ThursdayWalnut Creek ES — June 1 to July 23 with breakfast service from 7:45-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through ThursdayWilliams ES — June 3 to Aug 5 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through FridayWooldridge ES — July 7 to Aug 5 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through ThursdayWooten ES — June 1 to July 10 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday Middle Schools Blazier Intermediate — June 1-11 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11-11:30 a.m. Monday through ThursdayKealing MS — June 1 to Aug 7 with breakfast service from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayMarshall MS — June 8 to July 31 with breakfast service from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 12:30-1 p.m. Monday through FridayMendez MS — June 8-25 with breakfast service from 8:15-8:45 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through ThursdayWebb MS — June 1 to Aug 5 with breakfast service from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday High Schools Akins ECHS — June 1 to Aug 7 with breakfast service from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayAnderson HS — June 1-11 with breakfast service from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayCrockett ECHS — June 1-11 with breakfast service from 8:45-9:15 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayEastside ECHS — June 1 to July 10 with breakfast service from 8:45-9:15 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through FridayLBJ ECHS — June 1 to July 23 with breakfast service from 8:30-9:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday through FridayNavarro ECHS — June 1 to Aug 7 with breakfast service from 8:45-9:15 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayNortheast ECHS — June 1 to July 31 with breakfast service from 8:45-9:15 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayTravis ECHS — June 1 to July 23 with breakfast service from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday Other campuses Ann Richards SWYL — June 1 to Aug 7 with breakfast service from 8:30-9:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday
All AISD meal sites will be closed from June 29 to July 3. AISD has compiled some community food resources to help while meal sites are closed.
Bastrop ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Elementary Schools Adelton ES — June 1 to July 31 with breakfast service from 7-8 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon Monday through FridayEmile ES — June 1 to July 31 with breakfast service from 7-8 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon Monday through FridayMina ES — June 1 to July 31 with breakfast service from 7-8 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday High Schools Cedar Creek HS — June 1-25 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayColorado River Collegiate Academy — June 1-25 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
All Bastrop ISD meal sites will be closed on June 19 and from June 29 to July 3. For more information, call 512-772-7146.
Comfort ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Comfort ES — June 1-30 with breakfast service from 7:45-9:45 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Monday through FridayComfort HS — June 1-30 with breakfast service from 7:45-9:45 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday
Coupland ISD
Coupland ISD is offering free meals from May 26 to June 18 at its district campus on S. Commerce Street from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Del Valle ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Elementary Schools Collins ES — May 27 to June 30 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through FridayHornsby-Dunlap ES — May 27 to June 30 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through FridaySmith ES — May 27 to June 30 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Middle/High Schools Del Valle MS — June 1-30 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through FridayDel Valle HS — June 1-30 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Meals will also be available at Mustang Mesa in Creedmoor near the community mailboxes. Only lunch will be served from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Monday through Friday from May 27 to June 30.
Dime Box ISD
Dime Box ISD is offering free meals this summer, June 1-25, at its district cafeteria on Stephen F. Austin Blvd from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Elgin ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Trinity Ranch ES — May 26 to June 25 with breakfast service from 7-9 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayElgin HS — May 26 to June 25 with breakfast service from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
For more information, call EISD’s Child Nutrition office at 512-281-9755.
Flatonia ISD
Flatonia ISD is offering free meals from June 1-25, with breakfast service from 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday.
Florence ISD
Florence ISD is offering free meals at Florence ES from June 1 to July 10, with breakfast service from 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday.
Meals will not be served from June 29 to July 3.
On Thursdays, the district will distribute weekend meals and children must be present. Adults can purchase meals for $6.
Georgetown ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Purl ES — June 1 to Aug 6 with breakfast service from 7:15-8 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayTippit MS — June 1 to Aug 7 with breakfast service from 7:15-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through FridayFuture Ready Center — June 1 to Aug 6 with breakfast service from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Meals will not be served from June 24 to July 3.
Giddings ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Giddings ES — May 27 to June 26 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon Monday through ThursdayGiddings HS — May 27 to June 26 with breakfast service from 9:30-10 a.m. and lunch from 1-1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Hays CISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Science Hall ES — June 1-18 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through ThursdayLehman HS — June 1-18 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday
IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools is offering free meals in the cafeteria of any IDEA campus from June 1 to July 31 with breakfast service from 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
No meals will be served on June 19 and from June 29 to July 3.
Families seeking more information regarding summer meals on campus may contact the cafeteria manager at any IDEA campus.
Jarrell ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Double Creek ES — May 25 to June 25 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayJarrell Ranch MS — May 25 to June 25 with breakfast service from 7-8 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Leander ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Bagdad ES — June 10-25 and July 6-16 with breakfast service from 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through ThursdayKnowles ES — June 10-25 and July 6-30 with breakfast service from 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday
There will also be a summer meal program kick-off party on June 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knowles ES cafeteria with free books, crafts and games.
Llano ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Llano ES — June 1-30 with lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayPacksaddle ES — June 1-30 with breakfast service from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Luling ISD
Luling ISD is offering free meals in its Junior/High School cafeteria from May 26 to June 30, with breakfast service from 7:15-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Manor ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
Lagos ES — June 1 to July 30 with breakfast service from 7-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through ThursdayManor MS — June 17 to July 17 with breakfast service from 7-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through FridayManor New Tech MS — June 15 to July 24 with breakfast service from 7-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through FridayManor HS Complex — June 1 to July 23 with breakfast service from 7-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Manor ISD will be closed on June 19 and from June 29 to July 3, and Manor Middle will only be closed on July 3 and July 6; no meals will be served on those days.
For more information, call 512-278-4080.
Marble Falls ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals to students this summer:
Marble Falls ES — June 3 to July 15 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Highland Lakes ES — June 3 to July 15 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Highland Lakes ES — June 3 to July 15 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Students eat free with an ID number and adults over 18 can purchase breakfast for $3 and lunch for $5.
New Braunfels ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals to students this summer:
Voss Farms ES— May 27 to July 31 (closed July 3) with breakfast service from 7:15-8 a.m. and lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through FridayNew Braunfels MS — June 8-25 with breakfast service from 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayLong Creek HS — June 1-18 with breakfast service from 8:15-8:45 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayNew Braunfels HS — June 1-25 with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Meals will also be available at:
Landa Hause (City Parks Department) — May 26 to Aug 7 (closed June 19 and July 3) with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Adults over 18 can purchase breakfast for $3.20 and lunch for $4.40.
Students without a ride to a meal site can ride the RIO for $2.
Nixon-Smiley CISD
Nixon-Smiley CISD is offering free meals in its cafeteria from June 1 to July 17, with breakfast service from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
No meals will be served from June 29 to July 3.
While meals are available for kids aged 1–18, children aged 1–4 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, call Lora Torres at 830-582-1536 ext 211.
Pflugerville ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals to students this summer:
Brookhollow ES— May 26 to Aug 8 with breakfast service from 7:15-7:45 a.m. and lunch from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Monday through FridayCaldwell ES— May 26 to Aug 8 with breakfast service from 7:15-7:45 a.m. and lunch from 12-1 p.m. Monday through FridayDessau ES—June 1 to July 9 (Mon-Thurs) and Aug 4-11 (Mon-Fri) with breakfast service from 7:45-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 12:15-12:45 p.m.Hidden Lake ES— May 26 to Aug 8 with breakfast service from 7:15-7:45 a.m. and lunch from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Monday through FridayJessica Carpenter ES— May 26 to Aug 8 with breakfast service from 7:15-7:45 a.m. and lunch from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Monday through FridayRuth Barron ES — May 26 to Aug 8 with breakfast service from 7:15-7:45 a.m. and lunch from 10:15-11:45 a.m. Monday through FridaySpring Hill ES — June 1-12 (Mon-Fri) and June 15-25 (Mon-Thurs) with breakfast service from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 10-10:30 a.m.Timmerman ES — June 1-18 (Mon-Thurs) and Aug 4-11 (Mon-Fri) with breakfast service from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:15-10:45 a.m.Pflugerville HS — June 1-26 with breakfast service from 8:45-9:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday
No meals will be served on July 3.
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Round Rock ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals to students this summer:
Elementary Schools Deepwood ES— May 26 to June 30 and July 1-31 with breakfast service from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through FridayDouble File ES— May 27 to June 30 and July 1-31 with breakfast service from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through FridayJoe Lee Johnson ES— July 8-31 with breakfast service from 7-7:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through FridayLive Oak ES— July 8-31 with breakfast service from 7-7:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through FridayUnion Hill ES — July 8-31 with breakfast service from 7-7:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday Middle Schools Deerpark MS— July 8-31 with breakfast service from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12:10-1:15 p.m. Monday through FridayHopewell MS— July 8-31 with breakfast service from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12:10-1:15 p.m. Monday through Friday High School Round Rock HS — May 25 to June 25 with breakfast service from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
No meals will be served on June 19 and July 3.
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San Marcos CISD
The following locations will be offering free meals this summer:
Bonham PreKindergarten — June 1-25 with breakfast service 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through ThursdayGoodnight MS— June 1-25 with breakfast service 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through ThursdayLamar— June 1-25 with breakfast service 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11-11:30 a.m. Monday through ThursdayTravis ES— June 1 to July 30 with breakfast service 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through ThursdayCrockett ES— June 1 to July 30 with breakfast service 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through ThursdaySan Marcos HS— June 1 to July 30 with breakfast service 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through ThursdayCM Allen & Allen Woods— June 1 to July 30 with lunch from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through ThursdayWonderland— June 1 to July 30 with lunch from 11 a.m. to noon Monday through ThursdayStaples Methodist— June 1-25 with lunch from 11-11:30 a.m. Monday through ThursdayRedwood Baptist— June 1 to July 30 with lunch from 12-1 p.m. Monday through Thursday
There will also be a purple bus serving lunch at various locations from June 1 to July 30:
Dunbar from 11-11:30 a.m.San Marcos Library from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All sites will be closed from June 29 to July 3.
For more information, call 512-393-6940.
Schulenburg ISD
Schulenburg ISD is offering free meals in its cafeteria through July 29, with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
Lunches will also be served to any summer school students and the Boys and Girls Club.
Smithville ISD
Smithville ISD will be providing meals-to-go starting on June 4 at these locations:
Lake Thunderbird Community Center — pick up from 10-10:45 a.m.MLK Park – pick up from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.Rosanky Community Center — pick up from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Calvary Baptist Church – pick up from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Parents can pick up two days of breakfast and lunch every Thursday and five days of breakfast and lunch every Thursday. Children must be present for pick-up on the first day and names of children will be recorded to avoid duplicate meals being distributed.
There will be a summer kickoff party at MLK Park on May 29 from 6-7 p.m.
Taylor ISD
The following campuses will be offering free meals this summer:
TH Johnson ES — June 1-25 with breakfast service from 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon Monday through ThursdayTaylor MS — June 1-25 with breakfast service from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Waelder ISD
Waelder ISD is offering free meals in its cafeteria from June 1 to July 2, with breakfast service from 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Meal boxes for Friday-Sunday will be distributed on Thursdays.
The Source: Information in this report comes from the school district websites or social media.
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