Afterschool Meals Program (Average # of meals served daily through Afterschool Programs) in Texas

Definitions: Average number of meals served per day through afterschool programs participating in the Afterschool Meals Program. Year runs from October through September.

Data Source: Texas Hunger Initiative's analysis of Texas Department of Agriculture data

Footnotes: Afterschool enrichment programs located in low-income neighborhoods can be reimbursed by the Texas Department of Agriculture for serving no-cost meals to children in their programs. The average number of meals served daily is reported as a proxy estimate for the number of children fed through the Afterschool Meals Program.

Definitions: Average number of meals served per day through afterschool programs participating in the Afterschool Meals Program. Year runs from October through September.

Data Source: Texas Hunger Initiative's analysis of Texas Department of Agriculture data

Footnotes: Afterschool enrichment programs located in low-income neighborhoods can be reimbursed by the Texas Department of Agriculture for serving no-cost meals to children in their programs. The average number of meals served daily is reported as a proxy estimate for the number of children fed through the Afterschool Meals Program.