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About the Dataset This dataset contains site-level meal counts from approved TDA claims for Seamless Summer Option (SSO) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in summer 2016. Summer meal programs operate mid-May through August unless otherwise noted.

Meal reimbursement data is collected at the sponsor/CE level and is reported in the "Summer Meal Programs - Seamless Summer Option (SSO) - Meal Reimbursements" and “Summer Meal Programs – Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) – Meal Reimbursements” datasets found on the Summer Meal Program Data Overview page.

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 Data is updated regularly during the active program season. A final data update will occur approximately six months and one year from the close of the active program season after which data will remain published, but static.

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, the Child and Adult Care Food Programs (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.