With school out for the summer, several organizations across New Braunfels are stepping up to help ensure local children continue to have access to healthy meals.
Through a combination of school district and community programs, free breakfasts and lunches will be available at multiple locations throughout the city this summer for children ages 18 and younger. Here’s a look at where families can find meals during the break.
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New Braunfels ISD Summer Meals
New Braunfels ISD will once again provide free breakfasts and lunches for children ages 18 and younger at several campuses and community locations throughout the summer.
Landa Haus
May 26 – August 7, 2026
Monday – Friday
(Closed June 19 and July 3)
Breakfast: 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Voss Farms Elementary
May 27 – July 31, 2026
Monday – Friday
(Closed July 3)
Breakfast: 7:15 am – 8:00 am
Lunch: 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
New Braunfels High School
June 1 – June 25, 2026
Monday – Thursday
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Long Creek High School
June 1 – June 18, 2026
Monday – Thursday
Breakfast: 8:15 am – 8:45 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
New Braunfels Middle School
June 8 – June 25, 2026
Monday – Thursday
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 8:00 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
To help families access meal sites, students may use Ride the Rio transportation services at a discounted rate of $2.
Free Summer Lunches at the Library & Westside Community Center
The Westside Community Center, in partnership with the New Braunfels Food Bank and San Antonio Food Bank, is once again offering free lunches for children throughout the summer.
Lunches will be available from June 2 through August 8 at both the Main Library Branch and the Westside Branch.
Main Library Branch
700 E. Common St.
Westside Branch Library
2910 S. IH 35 Frontage Rd.
June 2 – August 8, 2026
Monday – Friday
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The program provides a reliable and nutritious lunch option for families throughout the summer while school cafeterias are closed.
Helping Keep Kids Fed This Summer
Summer meal programs play an important role in helping families bridge the gap when school is out. Whether it’s breakfast at a local school campus or lunch at one of the city’s libraries, these programs ensure that children throughout New Braunfels have access to healthy meals all summer long.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to take advantage of these free resources and share the information with friends, neighbors, and anyone who may benefit.