Help us provide the most useful data by completing our ODP User Feedback Survey for Summer Meal Programs Data About the Dataset This dataset contains meal reimbursements to Contracting Entities (CEs) sponsoring sites participating in the Summer Feeding Service Program (SFSP) for summer 2019 (SNP program year 2018-2019). Data reported represents the latest claims that have been paid or approved to pay as of the date the data was updated. Participants have 60 days to file monthly claims. Summer meal programs operate mid-May through the end of August. This dataset contains sponsor-level meal reimbursements. Site-level meal counts are reported in the “Summer Meal Programs – Site-level meal counts are reported in the “Summer Meal Programs – Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) – Meal Counts” dataset for the program year. For data on sites participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), please refer to the Summer Feeding Programs - Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) – Meal Counts and Meal Reimbursement datasets available on the State of Texas Open Data Portal. An overview of all Summer Meal Program data available on the Texas Open Data Portal can be found at our TDA Data Overview - Summer Meals 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. About Dataset Updates TDA aims to post new program year data by July 15 of the active program period. Participants have 60 days to file monthly claims. Dataset updates will occur monthly until 90 days after the close of the program period. After 90 days from the close of the program period, the dataset will be updated at six months and one year from the close of program period before becoming archived. Archived datasets will remain published but will not be updated. Any data posted during the active program year is subject to change. 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 and 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 our website. A detailed list of TDA Food and Nutrition datasets and data fields available on the Texas Open Data Portal can be downloaded as a PDF here.
Summer Meal Programs - Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) - Meal Reimbursement - Program Period 2019