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Journeys of the Heart, Inc
Free Summer Meal Program
June 1, 2025 - August 7,2026
๐ Welcome to Our Free Summer Meal & Home Delivery Program!
Powered by Journeys of the Heart, Inc.
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Every child deserves a summer full of joy, nourishment, and care—and we’re here to deliver just that (literally!). Whether you join us at one of our fun-filled sites or get meals dropped off at your doorstep, your family is in for a season of goodness.
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๐ฝ๏ธ Now Serving: Summer Magic Delivered to Your Door
We’re excited to introduce FREE home-cooked meal deliveries—made with love and delivered fresh for your kids to enjoy all summer long.
๐ How Home Delivery Works:
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Available 7 days a week
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Breakfast & Lunch included
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Delivered between 8 AM – 2 PM
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Meals come cold or frozen with easy-to-follow, kid-friendly prep instructions.
๐ฆ Delivery Schedule
We’ll tailor deliveries based on your family size:
Delivery Frequency Based on Household Size
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1–2 children: Bi-weekly deliveries
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3–4 children: Tri-weekly deliveries
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5–6 children: 4 deliveries per week
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7+ children: Daily deliveries
โ What You Need to Know:
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๐งพ Orders must be placed every Friday by 12 PM
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Missed the deadline? You’ve got until Monday at 10 AM
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Meals will start back on the next available delivery date.โ
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Max of 2 meals or 1 meal + 1 snack per child, per day
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๐ Each order covers Monday through Sunday
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Parent signed consent is required
๐จ If deliveries are missed or unacknowledged 3 times in a row, we’ll issue:
A verbal warning
A written warning
1-week probation
Program suspension if it continues
๐ฏ Let’s reduce waste and make every meal count!
๐ถ What About Infants & Toddlers?
We’ve got them covered too!
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Choose from formula & cereal options
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Baby food provided for transitioning toddlers
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Meals require adult or teen (13+) to prep for infants and toddlers
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Parent signed consent is required
๐ Who Can Join the Delivery Program?
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Children ages 0–18
To qualify, you must:
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Live in a designated rural area listed below, or
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Be in the school attendance zone of an eligible school listed below
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Or provide proof that your child receives free or reduced-price school meals
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๐ Accepted Proof of Free or Reduced-Price Meals:
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List the eligibility number for any household members (including adults) receiving SNAP or TANF or FDPIR benefits
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The SNAP or TANF number must be the 8 or 9 digit EDG# assigned by HHSCโ
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Provide Income
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Income must fall between the 2025 Income Eligibility Guidelines for Determining Free and Reduced-Price Benefits โuntil June 30, 202
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Income must fall between the 2026 Income Eligibility Guidelines for Determining Free and Reduced Price Benefits starting July 1, 2025
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If your household falls into the paid category, you won’t be eligible for free home deliveries, but you’re still welcome to stop by any of our Free Meal locations listed below to enjoy a meal!
๐ Accepted Proof of Guardianship:
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School emails or official letters
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Student IDs or report cards
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Birth certificates
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Attendance screenshots from parent portal
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Child care facility IDs
๐งธ Join Us Onsite for Meals + Fun!
We’re also serving hot meals with exciting summer activities at the following locations:
๐ Cedar Hill Locations
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๐ Alan E. Sims Recreation Center
๐ June 1st – August 7th
๐ Breakfast: 7–9 AM | Lunch: 11 AM–1 PM
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๐ฟ Waller Locations (Grab & Go Only)
๐ Carriage Crossing Apartments
๐ June 1st – August 7th
๐ Breakfast: 9–10 AM | Lunch: 11 AM–1 PM
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๐ Waller Hillside Apartments
๐ June 1st – August 7th
๐ Breakfast: 9–10 AM | Lunch: 11 AM–1 PM
๐จ More Than Meals!
Each meal site features:
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๐จ Arts & crafts
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๐บ Dance & games
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๐ Storytime
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๐ฌ Friendship & fun!
๐ Safety First
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Let us know about allergies or medical needs in advance
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Hydration, shade, & sunscreen are always provided
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In bad weather, meals will be delivered or moved indoors
๐ Program Schedule
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๐ June 1 – August 7, 2026
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๐ Monday – Sunday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Check your site’s time for meal windows!)
๐ฌ Ready to Get Started?
โจSign up today and make this summer a season to remember.
Join us for good food, great friends, and unforgettable fun!
โก๏ธ [Join an onsite location near you]
โก๏ธ [Check if your home qualifies for delivery]
Where to Get a FREE Meal
FREE HOT MEAL LOCATIONS
Meals at these locations have to be consumed on site
๐ Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center
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Address:
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310 E Parkerville Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
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Service Dates:
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June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
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Meals Served:
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Breakfast:
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7:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Mon–Fri)
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Lunch:
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Mon–Fri)
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FREE MEAL RURAL GRAB & GO LOCATIONS
Meals at these locations are to be picked up and consumed off siteโ
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๐ Carriage Crossing Apartments
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Address:
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31623 Waller-Tomball Rd, Waller, TX 77484
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Service Dates:
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June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
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Meals Served:
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Breakfast:
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9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Monday and Friday only)
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Lunch:
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9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Monday and Friday only)
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๐ Waller Hillside Apartments
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Address:
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19610 FM 362, Waller, TX 77484
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Service Dates:
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June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
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Meals Served:
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Breakfast:
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9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Monday and Friday only)
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Lunch:
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9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Monday and Friday only)
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FREE MEAL HOME DELIVERY AREAS
Homes must be located within the following school zones or ISDsโ
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Winona ISD
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Winona High School
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Winona Middle School
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Winona Elementary School
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Lindale ISD
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Early Childhood Center
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Lindale Junior High School
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Tyler ISD
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Tyler ISD Early College High School
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Plyler Instructional Complex
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Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy
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Boulter Creative Arts Magnet School
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Hubbard Middle School
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Moore MST Magnet School
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Three Lakes Middle School
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T J Austin Elementary
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Bell Elementary
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Birdwell Elementary
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Bonner Elementary
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Clarkston Elementary
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Dixie Elementary
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Douglas Elementary
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Griffin Elementary
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Jones Elementary
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Orr Elementary
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Peete Elementary
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Ramey Elementary
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A W Orr Elementary
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Tyler High School
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Tyler Legacy High School
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Whitehouse ISD
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Cain Elementary
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Brown Elementary
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Arp ISD
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Arp Elementary School
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Jacksonville ISD
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Jacksonville High School
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Compass Center
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Jacksonville Middle School
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Nichols Intermediate
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East Side Elementary
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Fred Douglas
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West Side Elementary
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Joe Wright Elementary
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Forney ISD
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North Forney High School
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Brown Middle School
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Jackson Middle School
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Kathryn Wolfe Criswell Elementary
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Henderson Elementary
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Blackburn Elementary School
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Crosby Elementary
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Lewis Elementary
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Smith Intermediate
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Rhodes Intermediate
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Dewberry Elementary
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Ed Wilson Elementary
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Early Childhood Center
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Kaufman ISD
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Gary W Campbell High School
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Norman Junior High
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Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center
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J W Monday Elementary
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J R Phillips Elementary
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Lucille Nash Elementary
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Waxahachie ISD
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High School of Choice
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Howard Junior High
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Northside Elementary
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Dunaway Elementary
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Wedgeworth Elementary
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Clift Elementary School
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Marvin Elementary
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Turner Prekindergarten Academy
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Palmer ISD
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Palmer Middle School
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Palmer Elementary
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Italy ISD
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Italy High School
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Stafford Elementary
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Ennis ISD
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Dorie Miller Intermediate
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Austin Elementary
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Houston Elementary
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Bowie Elementary
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Travis Elementary
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David S. Crockett Early Childhood Center
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G.W. Carver Early Childhood Center
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Terrell ISD
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Terrell High School
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Herman Furlough Jr. Middle School
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W H Burnett Elementary
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J.W. Long Elementary
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Gilbert Willie Sr. Elementary
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Dr. Bruce Wood Elementary
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Global Leadership Academy
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Canton ISD
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Canton Elementary
Blooming Grove ISD
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Blooming Grove Middle School
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Blooming Grove Elementary
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Corsicana ISD
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Corsicana High School
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Corsicana Middle School
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Collins Intermediate
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Bowie Elementary
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Navarro Elementary
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Fannin Elementary
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Sam Houston Elementary
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Carroll Elementary
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Itasca ISD
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Itasca Junior High
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Itasca Elementary
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Hillsboro ISD
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Hillsboro Intermediate School
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Hillsboro Elementary School
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Dawson ISD
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Dawson PK-12
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Mexia ISD
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Mexia High School
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Mexia Junior High
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A.B. McBay Elementary
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R.Q. Sims Intermediateโ
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East Chambers ISDโ
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East Chambers Junior High
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East Chambers Elementary
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East Chambers Primary โ
Beaumont ISD
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West Brook Sr High School
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Martin Elementary
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Deweyville ISD
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Deweyville Elementary
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Buna ISD
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Buna Elementary
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Waller ISD
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Waller High School
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Waller JR. High School
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Schultz Junior High School
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Roberts Road Elementary
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I T Holleman Elementary
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Herman T Jones Elementary
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Fields Store Elementary
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Evelyn Turlington Elementary
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Lowe Elementary
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Hempstead ISD
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Hempstead Middle School
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Brenham ISD
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Brenham Junior High
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Brenham Middle
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Krause Elementary
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Alton Elementary
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BISD Early Childhood Learning Center
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Crosby ISD
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Crosby Middle School
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Newport Elementary
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Barrett Elementary
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Crosby Elementaryโโ

FREE Meal Enrollment Form
Fill out a complete form per household.
Invalid information will result in a delay in you application processing or denial.
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