Texas students who receive free breakfast and lunch during the school year lose access to these meals when cafeterias close for the summer. This disruption can leave a gap in support for students in need.

As a new school year begins, these students will once again have access to free meals. However, the summer break poses a challenge for those who rely on this support.

Further information on the impact of this gap and efforts to address it can be found through additional reporting on the topic, which explores the effects on Central Texas school districts.