About the Dataset
In March 2020, USDA began allowing flexibility in nutrition assistance program policies in order to support continued meal access should the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) impact meal service operation. Flexibilities were extended into the 2020-2021 program year and allowed School Nutrition Programs to operate summer meal service programs through December 2020 as needed.
The CEs and sites listed in this dataset may be operating under programs other than the School Nutrition Programs as part of the USDA's flexibilities during this period. Due to this variability, this dataset will only contain contact information for contracting entities (CE) that were approved at one time to operate the School Nutrition Programs for Program Year 2020-2021.
For more information on the waivers implemented for this purpose, please visit our website at
SquareMeals.org.
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 Dataset Updates
TDA aims to post new program year data by September 1 of the active program year. Updates will occur quarterly and end 90 days after the close of the program year. Any data posted during the active program year is subject to change. After 90 days from the close of the program year, this dataset will remain published but will no longer be updated.
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 Program (CACFP), and 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.
For more information on these programs, please visit us at SquareMeals.org.
