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USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
The withdrawal of funding will affect schools across the U.S. at a time when they're already grappling with high food costs, she said. One of those school districts said the USDA's decision will ...
Democrats unveil school lunch debt cancellation measure
Democratic Senators introduced a bill Thursday to cancel all school meal debt. The measure, led by Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.), ...
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Congressional Budget Cuts Threaten Free School Meals for Millions
More than 12 million children could lose access to federally subsidized free school meals if Congress changes program requirements.
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2025 Budget Stakes: Proposals Would Reduce Children’s Access to School Meals and Other Food Assistance
In seeking deep cuts through a fast-track budget process, Republican lawmakers could soon advance proposals that would take away food assistance from low-income families with children or make ...
Free school meals for thousands in WA at stake as Congress eyes budget
As Congress contemplates reduced funding for free school meals, Washington lawmakers punted on a measure to make lunch and ...