Do universal free lunch programs affect students' academic performance?

After months of back-and-forth about how the program would be paid for, late this summer, Seattle’s public school system joined the thousands of districts nationwide that cover meals for every ...

As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at risk

Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts say they ...

CH-UH Schools sites to continue providing free student meals

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District will once again this school year serve meals to children served ...

End of free school meal program led to increased stress and hunger, poorer diets and reduced focus, say teachers

How did students' diets and behavior change after the expiration of a pandemic-era universal free school meal program in 2022 ...
FoodService Director

School Nutrition Association calls for federal help as high costs continue to plague school nutrition programs

The organization is urging the USDA to use Section 32 Funds to provide emergency per-meal reimbursements beginning next ...
Scientific American

How much do universal lunch programs affect academic performance?

Experts say free lunch for every child improves academic performance. Whether it does is murky, according to a Scientific ...