AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: A previous version of this story stated Del Valle ISD would receive $90,200, but this is actually the total funding for seven Texas schools.
Del Valle ISD is one of seven Texas school districts to receive a grant from No Kid Hungry Texas, a local childhood hunger advocacy organization.
The $90,200 total investment will be distributed across the seven districts to increase participation in school breakfast programs by offering more convenient options like grab-and-go meals.
Of that investment, Del Valle ISD will receive $5,000.
“There is a palpable benefit when children start the day with full bellies and we want to make sure all Texas kids are fueled for success from the start,” Stacie Sanchez Hare, the director of No Kid Hungry in Texas, said. “We are excited to continue working with school districts to nourish children and foster inclusivity and equity across every community.”
This grant cycle is designed to expand school districts’ current breakfast programs, developing innovative and convenient options that accommodate the nutritional needs of their students.
Del Valle is considered a "food desert," with many residents relying on convenience stores, small supermarkets and Dollar General for their needs.
The city estimates about 15% of Austinites are food-insecure, which is about 200,000 people.
The closest grocery store to Del Valle is an H-E-B on East Riverside Drive, which is about a 20-minute drive.
H-E-B bought land in Del Valle for a store in 2016, but city leaders told KVUE there's no official timeline for when they may break ground.