Houston ISD Urges Families to Apply for Free or Reduced-Price School Lunches
Houston ISD is reminding families about the application process for free or reduced-cost meals for students. While breakfast is free for all students, families at specific schools not participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program must submit a meal…
Houston, TX, July 31, 2026 —
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is reminding families of the ongoing application process for free or reduced-price meal programs for students. This initiative aims to ensure that students have access to nutritious meals during the school day.
According to HISD, breakfast is provided free of charge to all students across the district. However, the eligibility for free or reduced-price lunches varies depending on the specific school’s participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
Families whose children attend schools that are not part of the CEP program are required to complete and submit a meal application. This application is necessary to determine their eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch benefits. The district has specified that these applications should be submitted through the SchoolCafé platform.
The SchoolCafé system is designed to streamline the application process, allowing parents and guardians to easily submit the necessary information online. HISD encourages families who believe they may qualify for these benefits to complete the application as soon as possible to ensure timely processing.
Further details and access to the application can typically be found on the Houston ISD’s official website or directly through the SchoolCafé portal. The district emphasizes that the information provided on these applications is kept confidential and used solely for determining meal program eligibility.
Story summarized from the original created by Christian Terry on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
