School Lunches

The program would give $40 per month to each child in a low-income family to help with foods costs while school is out.
“We want only the most nutritional option for Santa,” argued Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.). “Whole milk is the unsung hero of his Christmas journey.”
Sen. John Fetterman said the bill is aimed to "cancel the nation’s student meal debt and stop humiliating kids and penalizing hunger."
Gov. Maura Healey signed the school meals program into law Wednesday, adding to the growing number of states aiming to feed students.
State-level momentum for universal school lunches has grown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawmakers killed a bill to give free lunches to more K-12 students but passed legislation to boost meal reimbursements for state employees.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Monday to enact a permanent program giving free food to K-12 students from all economic backgrounds.
From the OmieBox to a Bentgo bag, these cute lunch bags are functional and great for children.
The first limits would be required in the 2025-2026 school year.
Year-end legislation could give families an extra monthly food benefit of $40 over the summer, when school meals may not be available.