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New eligibility requirements force district to cancel free lunches at 33 schools, HISD says
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Lileana Pearson , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This decision impacts 33 campuses, which will no longer offer free lunches to all students.
In the Houston area, a change in eligibility requirements is affecting school lunch programs. HISD has announced that it will no longer provide automatic free lunches at certain schools. This decision impacts 33 campuses, which will no longer offer free lunches to all students.
The reason for this change is related to the number of students receiving SNAP benefits. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the announcement made by HISD, which provides further details on the new eligibility requirements and their impact on school lunch programs.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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