Want a free after-school meal?
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), also known as the After-School Meal Program, provides free, nutritious meals to children and teens, 18 years of age and under, at participating locations across Houston. The program helps ensure youth have access to healthy meals in a safe, structured environment after the school day ends.

In addition to receiving a meal, children participating in after-school programs may benefit from educational, social, and recreational activities offered at participating sites.

Families can visit participating locations during scheduled meal service times to receive a free meal for eligible children. Meals are provided at no cost. Please refer to the information below for details on eligibility, meals served, service times, and other program information.

For help finding a participating location, please call 713-676-6832.

Want to become an After-School Meal Program location?
Community organizations interested in partnering with Houston Parks and Recreation Department to serve as an After-School Meal Program site are encouraged to contact the Youth Meals Program to learn more about participation requirements. There is no cost to participate. Approved sites receive meals, training, and program support. For additional information, please contact the Youth Meals Program at 713-676-6832.

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Want a free summer meal?
During the summer months, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department offers free, nutritious meals to children and teens, 18 years of age and under, at participating locations across Houston through the Summer Food Service Program. These meals help ensure youth continue to have access to healthy food when school is not in session.

Families can visit participating locations during scheduled meal service times to receive a free meal for eligible children. Meals are provided at no cost to participants. Please refer to the information below for details on eligibility, meals served, service times, and other program information.

For help finding a nearby meal location, please call 713-676-6832.

Want to become a Summer Food Service Program location?
Community organizations interested in partnering with Houston Parks and Recreation Department to serve as a Summer Food Service Program site are encouraged to apply during designated application periods.

There is no cost to participate. Approved sites receive meals, training, and program support. Interested organizations should complete the Request to Participate Application when application submission opens.