The San Antonio Food Bank is a non–profit organization that is an approved sponsor by the state to operate the program. The sponsoring organization is responsible for overseeing all program operations, administrative and operative costs, and the production and serving of meals to eligible children at participating meal sites.The sponsoring organization signs program agreements with eligible partnering agencies such as churches, libraries, and community centers interested in signing up for the program to help serve meals to children in need. This helps increase access to nutritious meals for children in need and helps close the hunger gap.