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About the Dataset

This dataset serves as source data for the Texas Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Meal Served Dashboard. Data is based on the School Nutrition Program (SNP) Meal Reimbursement and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Meal Count datasets currently published on the Texas Open Data Portal. For the purposes of dashboard reporting, the school year for SSO is defined as September 2021 through May 2022 for SSO meals. The School Nutrition Program meals are reported by program year which runs July 1 through June 30.

In March 2020, USDA began allowing flexibility in nutrition assistance program policies in order to support continued meal access should the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) impact meal service operation. Flexibilities were extended into the 2021-2022 program year and allowed School Nutrition Programs to operate Seamless Summer Option through the 2021-2022 school year.

For more information on the policies implemented for this purpose, please visit our website at SquareMeals.org.

An overview of all SNP data available on the Texas Open Data Portal can be found at our TDA Data Overview - School Nutrition Programs page.

An overview of all TDA Food and Nutrition data available on the Texas Open Data Portal can be found at our TDA Data Overview - Food and Nutrition Open Data page.

More information about accessing and working with TDA data on the Texas Open Data Portal can be found on the SquareMeals.org website on the TDA Food and Nutrition Open Data page.

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About Dataset Updates

TDA aims to update this dataset by the 15th of the month until 60 days after the close of the program year.

About the Agency

The Texas Department of Agriculture administers 12 U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition programs in Texas including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and summer meal programs. TDA’s Food and Nutrition division provides technical assistance and training resources to partners operating the programs and oversees the USDA reimbursements they receive to cover part of the cost associated with serving food in their facilities. By working to ensure these partners serve nutritious meals and snacks, the division adheres to its mission — Feeding the Hungry and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles.

For more information on these programs, please visit us at SquareMeals.org.