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At Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, we are committed to ensuring every scholar has access to nutritious, high-quality meals each day. As the federal government shutdown continues, we want to provide families with important updates and resources related to school meals and foodÌýassistanceÌýprograms.Ìý

School Meals Will Continue
Children who receive breakfast, lunch, or supper through Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s school nutrition programs will continue to be served as normal through theÌýremainderÌýof October. Meals will remainÌýfree for allÌýscholars, and our supper program will continue toÌýoperateÌýat no cost for all children 18 years and younger.Ìý

If the federal government shutdown extends for a prolonged period, there is a chance that reimbursement payments to school nutrition programs could be delayed. While this may eventuallyÌýimpactÌýmenu options or food availability, Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß is closelyÌýmonitoringÌýthe situation and working with state and federal partners to ensure meal service continues uninterrupted for as long as possible.Ìý

Supporting Families Facing Food Insecurity
We know that many families in our communities are facingÌýadditionalÌýchallenges due to the shutdown. Food insecurity can create significant stress, and we want to help connect families toÌýadditionalÌýsupport.Ìý

If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, please explore the following resources that provide free or low-cost groceries, meals, and communityÌýassistance:Ìý

TexasÌý

• Austin:ÌýÌý

• • There’sÌýa “Find Food Now” & “Food Distributions” button on the linked page where info this article also has more resources listed:ÌýÌý

• DFW:ÌýCall 2-1-1 for the latest information on the SNAP program and find alternative food resources from area food banks, foodÌýpantriesÌýand other community resources.Ìý

• • If you need food and live in Bosque, Cooke, Denton, Erath, Hamilton, Hill, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell,ÌýTarrantÌýor Wise counties, search the Tarrant Area Food Bank website for food pantries.Ìý

• • If you need food and live in Collin, Dallas, Delta, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Navarro, or Rockwall counties, search the North Texas Food Bank website for food pantries. · If you need food and live elsewhere in Texas, visit the Feeding Texas website to find your local food bank and food pantries.Ìý

• Houston:ÌýÌýÌý(Find local food andÌýresources.)Ìý

• San Antonio ·ÌýÌý

• RGV:ÌýÌý

• • Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley (serving Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß campuses in RGV, Brownsville, and surrounding areas)
    Address:Ìý724 N Cage Blvd.,ÌýPharr, TXÌý
    Phone: (956) 682-8101, .Ìý

• • DHR Health Food Pantry (Edinburg, TX)
    Address:Ìý101 Paseo Del Prado Ave.,ÌýEdinburg, TX
    Phone: (956) 362-2050, Ìý

• • Catholic Charities RGV (San Juan, TX)
    Address:Ìý700 N Virgen de San Juan Blvd
    Phone: (956) 702-4088 (Offers food, clothing, and shelter.)

• • Mission Resource Center
    Address:Ìý115 S. Mayberry St.,ÌýMission, TXÌý
    Hours:Ìý(Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–Ìý12 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.–Ìý5 p.m.)ÌýÌý
    Ìý

• • Loaves & Fishes of the Rio Grande Valley
    Address: Multiple locations across RGV
    Phone: 956-423-1014,
    Provides a dining hall, food pantry, and other services.
    Ìý

• Permian BasinÌý

• • West Texas Food Bank (Odessa)
    Address:Ìý411 SouthÌýPagewoodÌýAvenue,ÌýOdessa,ÌýTX,Ìý79761
    Phone:Ìý432-580-6333,ÌýÌý

• • West Texas Food Bank (Midland)
    Address:Ìý601 Westcliff Drive,ÌýMidland, 79703
    Phone:Ìý432-697-4003,ÌýÌý

FloridaÌý

• Tampa Bay ·ÌýÌý

• Jacksonville
  • Food Pantry and Emergency Service Center
    Address:Ìý3349 St. Augustine Rd,ÌýJacksonville, FL 32207ÌýÌý
    Ìý

OhioÌý

• FreestoreÌýFoodbank – Community Resource & Distribution Center on the Frank & Conny Gerson Campus:
  Address:Ìý3401 Rosenthal Way,ÌýCincinnati, OH,Ìý45204
  Phone:Ìý513-482-4500
  Hours: 8am-4pm M-FÌý

• FreestoreÌýFoodbank Customer Connection Center
  Address:Ìý112 E Liberty Street,ÌýCincinnati, OH 45202
  Phone: 513-241-1064
  Liberty Street Market
  Varying hours of operationÌýÌý

We’reÌýHere for You
We are working diligently to ensure Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß students continue to receive healthy, balanced meals each school day. If you have questions about your child’s meal access or need help connecting to local food resources, please reach out to your campus directly.Ìý