Houston Food Bank: Summer Meal Program Grant

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