Food Partnerships

Houston has the highest child poverty rate in the nation.

1 in 4

Houston preschool-aged children live unsure of their next meal.

0

Preschool-aged children are food insecure in Houston

Kids’ Meals is on a mission to change that.

Kids’ Meals delivers free, healthy meals to the homes of hungry preschool-aged children in Greater Houston. These are children too young for school-based meal programs and often the most vulnerable to food insecurity. 

Partnering with Kids’ Meals can help you:

  • Reduce food waste
  • Keep nutritious food out of landfills
  • Feed children during their most critical developmental years
  • Strengthen families across the Houston community

20 Million

Free, healthy meals made and delivered since 2006

4.2 Million

Free, healthy meals to be
delivered in 2026

We’re Looking for Food Partners

To meet this growing need, Kids’ Meals depends on strong partnerships with food manufacturers, distributors, growers, retailers, and transportation partners. We already partner with many leaders in the wholesale and retail food industry but we are looking to grow.

In 2026 alone, we will spend nearly $2 million on food.

This positions Kids’ Meals to be a strong partner, while affordable pricing and donated products are critical to sustaining our mission.

Food partnerships could include:

  • Mission-friendly pricing
  • In-kind food donations
  • Deviated or discounted product
  • Close-to-date inventory
  • Rejected loads and surplus product
  • Food rescue opportunities at scale
  • Truckload or partial-load donations

Items we welcome

We are committed to delivering healthy meals and prioritize protein, fruit, and healthy snacks.

Fresh Produce

Frozen Foods

Shelf-Stable Products

Dairy

Protein Items

Bulk Ingredients

Kid-Friendly Packaged Snacks

To honor our commitment to healthy meals, we cannot accept Kool-Aid Jammers, soda, chips, cookies, cake, or Candy.

Capacity and Equipment

Capacity

Refrigerated/Produce

26 Pallets

Frozen

4 Pallets

Dry

52 Pallets

Equipment

2 truck wells with dock levelers and truck locks

2 ground-level docks

Forklift with trailer size mast

Electric pallet jacks

Manual pallet jacks

Donation Drop-Offs

Donations may be dropped off at Kids’ Meals during operating hours. An in-kind donation receipt may be emailed to you following the drop-off.

Kids’ Meals

8790 Hammerly Blvd.
Houston, TX 77080
Phone: 713-695-5437

 

Hours of Operation

Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Let’s connect!

John Day
Chief Operations Officer
Kids’ Meals

John@kidsmealsinc.org
(832) 801-6774