East Texas Food Bank Launches 2025 Summer Meal Program

(East Texas) Just about every adult in Texas is dealing with the struggles of everything costing more lately. It’s not just one thing, it’s everything, and it’s difficult to know what to do when you need help.

Luckily, here in East Texas there are resources available, but it’s up to you to take action to make sure that your family has what it needs. And sometimes that includes just making sure there is enough food to eat.

2025 East Texas Food Bank Summer Food Program

With the school year done many parents are trying their best to provide for their children but it’s difficult. During the school year, some parents can rely on schools to be able to provide lunch, but when summertime rolls around, they are left not sure what to do.

The good news is that the East Texas Food Bank Summer Food Program is here to help not only for lunches but breakfast too at a number of locations throughout their service area.

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Free Food Available for Kids in East Texas

This amazing program offers free food to children 18 years of age or younger. There is no need to register, and no proof of income is required to get a free meal.

In 2024, there were over 59,000 meals provided to 2,900 kids who would have otherwise gone without food.

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Where Can You Get Free Food for Kids in East Texas?

On the East Texas Food Bank website, there are details on where and when the food will be provided. If you have any questions, you can call them directly at 903-597-3663.

No kid should go hungry here in East Texas. There is nothing wrong with asking for help.