EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Tornillo Independent School District has been awarded $10,000 by a statewide child hunger advocacy organization for flexible summer meals.
No Kid Hungry Texas announced $123,550 in funding to seven school districts or organizations statewide, according to a press release sent by the organization.
The following organizations received portions of the grant funding:
Central Texas Food Bank: Austin, TX
East Central Development Center: San Antonio, TX
Houston Food Bank: Houston, TX
La Grange ISD: La Grange, TX
Sabinal ISD: Sabinal, TX
Smithville ISD: Smithville, TX
Tornillo ISD: El Paso, TX
Traditionally, summer meals need to be consumed on-site, but new federal flexibilities allow “non-congregate” meal services. That means the meals can be taken home, acquired in bulk and in some cases delivered, No Kid Hungry Texas said.
“We are extremely grateful for the federal policy changes that make offering these flexible programs a possibility,” said Mia Medina, No Kid Hungry Texas senior program manager. “Those living in rural communities face additional obstacles when it comes to traditional meal sites, such as fuel costs for daily commutes to sites that are few and far between, or work schedules that conflict with a site’s operating hours. We are proud to offer support to programs that will allow families to get the nutritious meals their children need in more practical, convenient ways.”
Data released by Feeding America found that Texas ranks as one the nation’s most food-insecure states with one in four kids. Roughly 1,697,870 children are facing hunger.
For more information about No Kid Hungry Texas, visit their website here.
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