Texas, unfortunately, is number one in our nation for food insecurity for children, according to The Houston Food Bank.  In Harris County, there is an estimated poverty rate of 16.4% for individuals, but children under five are disproportionately affected by a poverty rate of 25.7% ...at 28.2% - 1,871,600 children are living in food insecure homes.

(CHILDREN AT RISK, Growing up in Houston 2008-2010)."

 

Kids' Meals is a 501(c)3 non profit, community based organization, serving healthy lunches to over 1,700 hungry pre-school aged children, living in poverty. We provide and deliver nutritious meals, free of cost to the families, Monday through Friday, year-round.