Stories tagged: "school lunch"


Millions of children may not have access to lunch as schools close during the coronavirus pandemic.
Millions of Students Could Miss Out on Meals Because of New Trump Guidelines

States say the Trump administration guidelines on getting children with virtual schooling food aid came too late.

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Trump Administration Tried to Weaken School Nutrition Standards. A Court Said No.

The proposed changes raised concerns among health advocates, who worried they posed a threat to students’ long-term health.

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Schools Are Struggling to Safely Get Free Meals to Needy Students During Coronavirus

During a normal school day, about 22 million students nationwide receive free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.

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22 Million Students Could Go Hungry Unless Congress Passes This Coronavirus Bill

Millions of students nationwide depend on free- and reduced-price breakfasts and lunches, and there is no single plan to address what could be an enormous food insecurity crisis for America’s youth.