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Houston Food Bank: Summer Meal Program Grant

The Houston Food Bank

Funding Amount

Unspecified amount in in-kind support

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Nourishing, kid-friendly meals served year-round to children in child care, after-school and summer meal program sites throughout 18 southeast Texas counties.”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • All potential kids cafe sites criteria.
  • The organization must be a nonprofit organization.
  • At least 15 kids on a recurring daily basis.
  • You should not already be under a sponsorship serving summer meals.

Overview

The Houston Food Bank's Summer Meal Program provides nutritious meals to children in Southeast Texas when school is out. Partnering with local organizations, they serve over 12,000 meals daily across more than 250 sites. Eligible sites include nonprofits that can ensure daily participation of at least 15 kids and meet specific operational criteria. This initiative aims to combat hunger and promote healthy eating among youth during the summer months.

NOTE:

  • April 30th deadline for service in JuneMay 31st deadline for service in JulyJuly 19th we will close applications completely
  • About Kids Cafe
  • Nourishing, kid-friendly meals served year-round to children in child care, after-school and summer meal program sites throughout 18 southeast Texas counties.
  • Kids Cafe Summer Meal Program

Eligibility

All potential kids cafe sites criteriaThe organization must be a nonprofit organizationAt least 15 kids on a recurring daily basisYou should not already be under a sponsorship serving summer mealsMust only serve children 18 years old or youngerRamp accessibility for delivery (if applicable)Food must be eaten at program location in designated place (Meals cannot be taken home)Roster provided of student enrollmentOpen sites must allow additional kids to receive a meal Link2Feed to trackLink2Feed to track daily attendance and meals

What The Houston Food Bank actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1,128
Total given
$210.72M
Median grant
$33K
Range
$161–$12.75M
  • By dollars: Texas >99%, Louisiana <1%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Pasadena, TX; Baytown, TX.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 44% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Montgomery County Food Bank (SB) · Conroe, TX

    Food Distribution Program

    $12.75M

  • Galveston County Food Bank (SB) · Texas City, TX

    Food Distribution Program

    $10.29M

  • Bethel's Heavenly Hands Pantry (PS) · Houston, TX

    Food Distribution Program

    $5.02M

  • Brazos Valley Food Bank (FB) · Bryan, TX

    Food Distribution Program

    $4.22M

  • Second Mile Mission Center (PS) · Houston, TX

    Food Distribution Program

    $2.94M

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Food security
  • Hunger
  • Youth programs

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