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Minnesota Guaranteed Free School Meals for All Kids. Now Let's Do It Nationwide.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to provide free meals for all students, aiming to support working families and improve education.
The program promotes healthy eating among students and increases meal participation significantly.

Gillibrand pushes for free school meals for public school students nationwide

Kirsten Gillibrand is advocating for the Universal School Meals Program Act to provide free meals to all public school students, addressing child hunger nationwide.

The USDA announces a ban on school lunch processing fees

The USDA has announced that from 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will not face processing fees.

She wanted to make a chicken sandwich with fewer chemicals for schoolkids. How hard could it be?

The leader of the Urban School Food Alliance, Katie Wilson, wanted to disrupt the broken school food system by changing how schools purchase food.
Wilson's quest to create a healthier chicken patty for schoolchildren took nearly three years, highlighting the challenges of improving school meals.

Minnesota Guaranteed Free School Meals for All Kids. Now Let's Do It Nationwide.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to provide free meals for all students, aiming to support working families and improve education.
The program promotes healthy eating among students and increases meal participation significantly.

Gillibrand pushes for free school meals for public school students nationwide

Kirsten Gillibrand is advocating for the Universal School Meals Program Act to provide free meals to all public school students, addressing child hunger nationwide.

The USDA announces a ban on school lunch processing fees

The USDA has announced that from 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will not face processing fees.

She wanted to make a chicken sandwich with fewer chemicals for schoolkids. How hard could it be?

The leader of the Urban School Food Alliance, Katie Wilson, wanted to disrupt the broken school food system by changing how schools purchase food.
Wilson's quest to create a healthier chicken patty for schoolchildren took nearly three years, highlighting the challenges of improving school meals.
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USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Processing fees for free or reduced-price school meals will be eliminated starting in 2027, benefiting low-income families.

U.S. Department of Agriculture bans school lunch fees for low-income families

Starting in 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals won't be charged transaction fees, easing financial burdens for low-income families.

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Processing fees for free or reduced-price school meals will be eliminated starting in 2027, benefiting low-income families.

U.S. Department of Agriculture bans school lunch fees for low-income families

Starting in 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals won't be charged transaction fees, easing financial burdens for low-income families.
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USDA releases early list of schools that received potentially Listeria-tainted foods

Schools in NYC and surrounding areas received recalled BrucePac meat products possibly contaminated with listeria, prompting safety concerns.

Scrap law making schools serve meat, urges Labour donor

Dale Vince calls for an end to compulsory meat and dairy in school meals, advocating for healthier, vegan options to combat climate change.

Opinion: Want cheaper grocery bills? Give kids free school meals

Inflation rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels, but grocery prices remain significantly high, creating economic strain for many households.

If you live in Greenwich you could apply for up to 250 to help with cost of living

Vulnerable families in Greenwich can access financial support during school holidays through a government-funded scheme.

How Free School Meals Went Mainstream

Introducing universal free meals at schools has shown significant benefits in eliminating meal-related challenges faced by students and parents.

Schools dipping into their own budgets to stop children going hungry

Schools are using their budgets to provide free meals to hungry children, with a significant number of pupils facing food insecurity.

UK free school meal allowances too low for healthy lunches, study finds

Free school meal allowances may lead students from low-income backgrounds to mainly opt for less healthy meal deals due to budget constraints.

New Guidelines Limit Added Sugars in School Meals for the First Time

New nutrition standards limit added sugars in school meals for the first time, focusing on improving nutrition and aligning with U.S. dietary guidelines.

LAUSD to keep schools open, pending storm updates; at least two CSU campuses go online Monday

Los Angeles public schools, with one exception, will be open on Monday despite worsening weather conditions.
The decision to keep schools open was influenced by the fact that many students rely on school for meals.
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