Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Brighter Bites to host free food distribution events for low-income children and their families during the summer at designated Precinct 4 community centers, at no cost to the County.

Many children rely on free school meals during the school year. When summer arrives, that support disappears. Brighter Bites steps in by distributing fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food to low-income kids and their families — at no cost to the county or the families.

Brighter Bites is a nonprofit that runs free food distribution events for children and families. This agreement would allow them to use Precinct 4 community centers as pickup sites this summer. There is no cost to Harris County for hosting.

Key details

• When: Summer 2024 (exact dates TBD pending agreement execution)
• Where: Designated Harris County Precinct 4 community centers
• Cost: Free — no cost to families or the county
• Who It Serves: Low-income children and their families in Precinct 4
• Organizer: Brighter Bites in partnership with Harris County Precinct 4

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When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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No sign-up or paperwork is mentioned for families to attend. These events are designed to be free and open to low-income children and their families in Precinct 4. Once specific event dates and locations are announced, families can show up to receive food.

For more details, you can reach out to the contact listed on the county file.

This is part of a broader effort to address summer hunger for children who lose access to free school meals. Brighter Bites also runs programs during the school year in partnership with Houston-area schools. If your family needs food support outside of this program, Houston Food Bank and local food pantries may also be able to help.