The Temple ISD school nutrition team works year-round to get fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables on the plates of thousands of students. It's an initiative made possible through a partnership with the Texas Department of Agriculture's Farm Fresh program.
A free meals program provided by local school districts aims to keep children fed and healthy over the summer.
As in previous years, both Temple and Belton independent school districts will offer their summer school meal program to children this year. The two programs will begin Monday at most locations and distribute both breakfasts and lunches.
Donna Shelton, assistant director of nutrition services at BISD, said the summer meals are a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture program that helps feed children.
âMany children rely on school meals during the academic year, and weâre thrilled to be able to continue offering them throughout the summer months at no cost to the child,â Shelton said. âThese nutritious meals will help ensure the kids have a healthy summer and are ready to learn when school resumes in August.â