Hays CISD's Child Nutrition Department began serving free breakfast and lunch June 3 to children in the community under age 18.

The program will run through the end of the month with five campuses participating.

What you need to know

According to a district representative, the meals are being served by the Child Nutrition Department but regulated through the Texas Department of Agriculture's Summer Meals Program.

Breakfast and lunches will consist of a protein, grain and dairy product as well as a fruit or vegetable.

• Meals will be served Monday-Thursday on the provided dates and must be consumed on-site.
• Any child under age 18 can participate.
• Proof of age, income or residence is not required, and children do not have to be Hays CISD students.
• Call 512-268-1336 with more questions.

Click on each participating campus on the map below for more information on when meals will be served.



Also of note

Free and Reduced-Price Lunch online applications will be made available here in July.