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Free meals for kids across Fort Worth
By Laura Harris at NBC DFW
· June 12, 2026
· 2 min read
United Community Centers is once again offering its Summer Food Service Program. Parents can take their children 18 and under to get free, healthy meals for children and teens across Fort Worth. It's all in an effort to make sure children in the community have access to nutritious meals during the s
Key takeaway Parents can take their children 18 and under to get free, healthy meals for children and teens across Fort Worth.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The Summer Food Service Program offered by United Community Centers is a vital resource for many families in Fort Worth, particularly in neighborhoods such as Polytechnic Heights, Diamond Hill-Jarvis, and Historic Southside, where the organization has a long history of providing support. With the Fort Worth ISD and neighboring districts on summer break, this program helps fill the gap in nutrition for children who rely on school meals during the academic year. The fact that no registration, identification, or application is required makes it easily accessible to those in need. As a city with a significant population of families who may struggle to make ends meet, Fort Worth benefits greatly from initiatives like this. The program's focus on providing healthy meals will have a direct impact on the well-being and readiness of students when they return to school in the fall, ultimately supporting the city's education system and the future of its young residents.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? United Community Centers is once again offering its Summer Food Service Program. Parents can take their children 18 and under to get free, healthy meals for children and teens across Fort Worth. It's all in an effort to make sure children in the community have access to nutritious meals during the s
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