The Killeen Independent School District will continue to offer free school lunches at 38 campuses through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) during the 2025–26 school year, district officials announced.
The CEP program, part of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, allows eligible schools to provide free meals to all students without requiring families to apply for free or reduced-price meals. In addition, all KISD campuses will continue offering free breakfast to students districtwide.
“We know students can’t focus on learning when they’re worried about being hungry,” said Steve Smith, KISD executive director of school nutrition. “Thanks to this program, we can make sure every child has access to nutritious meals without families needing to fill out paperwork or worry about costs. It’s a win for our students, our families, and our schools.”
District leaders said CEP simplifies the meal process, eliminates the collection of meal applications, and helps reduce burdens for both families and school administrators.
Families with students not attending a CEP campus can still apply for free or reduced-price meals online at www.schoolcafe.com/killeenisd.
The following KISD schools will participate in CEP during the 2025–2026 school year:
Alice W. Douse Elementary, Alternative Learning Center, Brookhaven Elementary, Cedar Valley Elementary, Clifton Park Elementary, Dr. Joseph A. Fowler Elementary, Harker Heights Elementary, Hay Branch Elementary, Iduma Elementary, Ira Cross Jr. Elementary, Killeen Elementary, Maxdale Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Nolanville Elementary, Pat Carney Elementary, Peebles Elementary, Pershing Park Elementary, Reeces Creek Elementary, Richard E. Cavazos Elementary, Saegert Elementary, Timber Ridge Elementary, Trimmier Elementary, Venable Village Elementary, Willow Springs Elementary, Eastern Hills Middle School, Gateway Middle School, Liberty Hill Middle School, Live Oak Ridge Middle School, Manor Middle School, Palo Alto Middle School, Rancier Middle School, C.E. Ellison High School, Gateway High School, Killeen High School, Pathways Academic Campus, and Robert M. Shoemaker High School.
For more information about the Community Eligibility Provision, visit www.killeenisd.org/cep.