{"id":13543,"date":"2025-04-02T17:34:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T17:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nkh-state-nkh-state.pantheonsite.io\/texas\/?post_type=resources&p=13543"},"modified":"2026-03-26T18:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:54:47","slug":"non-congregate-summer-meals","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/texas\/resources\/non-congregate-summer-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-Congregate Summer Meals Texas Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]When kids and teens have consistent access to nutritious food, they have the energy they need to learn, grow and thrive. During the summer, when school is out, many kids lose access to the meals they depend on throughout the school year. And for kids living in rural areas, they face unique barriers to access traditional summer meal sites. Fortunately, many of these barriers are eliminated through non-congregate summer meal programs, which increase kids\u2019 access to healthy summer meals. These programs help keep kids nourished, so they return to school in the fall ready to learn and succeed.<\/p>\n

To support your dedication to ensuring there is No Kid Hungry this summer, we\u2019ve created this toolkit, filled with resources, templates, and images that can be used to promote and celebrate your non-congregate summer meal program. Please use these marketing materials to share the benefits of your program, including supporting the well-being of our children and saving families time and money. 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Summer Meals Program Key Details:<\/h2>\n

\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Meals are completely FREE for children and teens ages 18 and under.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udeab No need for applications or registrations \u2013 it’s hassle-free!<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce6 Meals can be picked up at designated locations, with options like grab-and-go, with up to 7 days’ worth of meals available at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfeb You can find us at designated public schools, community centers, libraries, parks, and even food trucks!<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1f Our program is federally funded, ensuring accessibility for all.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd57 Meals are healthy and follow USDA nutrition guidelines.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][vc_column_text css_animation=”bounceInUp” css=”” text_direction=”default” el_id=”2″]\n

Key Strategies for Marketing & Promoting Your Sites<\/h2>\n

\ud83c\udf1f <\/span>Host Community Events:<\/b><\/p>\n