Texas Child Nutrition Programs
Texas provides child nutrition programs that include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs. Below is the address and phone number to find out about the many child nutrition programs that are offered in Texas.
Child Nutrition Programs in Texas
In Texas the overall contact for the child nutrition program is:
Texas NSLP (Public & Private School), CACFP, SFSP
Assistant Commissioner
Food and Nutrition Division
Texas Department of Agriculture
1700 North Congress Avenue, Tenth Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: 512-463-2091
Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs. For the specific programs in Texas call the contact number above or contact the Texas Department of Education, the Texas Department of Health or the Texas child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.
Child Nutrition Programs in Other States
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Additional Areas of Interest
Texas Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.
Texas Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.
Texas WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.
Texas Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.
Texas Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.
Texas child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.
Texas Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.
We have also provided information on Nutrition Help and Nutrition and Diet for Pregnant Women. Additionally, on the website Pregnancy And Children, you will find information about Eating and Nutrition During Pregnancy as well as Being Healthy Before and During Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy.
Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself