About the Dataset
This dataset contains
USDA Foods entitlement data for Contracting Entities (CE) approved to operate school nutrition programs for program year 2022-2023. USDA Foods entitlements are funds provided by the state to Texas schools for use on USDA Foods commodities.
School nutrition programs operate July 1 through the June 30.
About Dataset Updates
TDA aims to post new program year data by October 1 of the active program year and update this dataset at least monthly until the close of the program year.
More information about accessing and working with TDA data on the Texas Open Data Portal can be found on the SquareMeals.org website on the
TDA Food and Nutrition Open Data page.
About the Agency
The Texas Department of Agriculture administers 12 U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition programs in Texas including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP), and the summer meal programs. TDA’s Food and Nutrition division provides technical assistance and training resources to partners operating the programs and oversees the USDA reimbursements they receive to cover part of the cost associated with serving food in their facilities. By working to ensure these partners serve nutritious meals and snacks, the division adheres to its mission —
Feeding the Hungry and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles.
