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New eligibility requirements force district to cancel free lunches at 33 schools, HISD says
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lileana Pearson , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The decision affects 33 campuses, where students will no longer receive free lunches automatically.
In the Houston area, a change is coming to school lunch programs. Due to new eligibility requirements, the Houston Independent School District is canceling automatic free lunches at certain schools. The decision affects 33 campuses, where students will no longer receive free lunches automatically.
This change is a result of fewer students participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the original announcement from HISD, which was made this summer. Further details are available from the source, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the changes to the school lunch program.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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