Aldine ISD Kicks Off Summer Feeding Program with Family-Friendly Event at Reed Academy

ALDINE — Aldine ISD, in partnership with No Kid Hungry Texas, hosted its second annual Summer Feeding Kickoff Event at Reed Academy on Monday, June 2. The event marked the official start of the district’s free summer meal program and brought the community together with fun, food, and family-friendly activities.

Children 18 and under enjoyed healthy, delicious lunches at no cost, while families took part in a wide range of engaging activities — from a petting zoo to a smoothie-making bike. Free books and sunscreen were also distributed to help keep kids learning and safe this summer.

“Last year, the summer feeding program provided 63,538 breakfasts and 100,369 lunches to our Aldine ISD students,” Dr. LaTonya Goffney, Superintendent of Schools, said. “We are excited to welcome back our students this summer to enjoy hot, delicious meals at 30 locations across the district.”

No Kid Hungry is a national campaign run by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. Their support helps districts like Aldine ISD address food insecurity at a critical time of year.

Summer is the hungriest season for many children, especially in Harris County, where one in four kids faces food insecurity. Without the reliable access to school meals, families often struggle to provide enough food. Aldine ISD’s free summer meal program helps bridge that gap.

Families looking to find summer feeding sites across Aldine ISD can visit aldineisd.org for a full list of locations and hours.

The district’s summer feeding program will continue throughout the break, ensuring that all kids and teens in the community have the fuel they need to thrive.