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USDA Announces $77 Million for School Meals — Here’s What Could Change in Cafeterias

School cafeterias across America could soon have more opportunities to serve locally produced foods, thanks to a new federal investment exceeding $77 million.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Nov 2

Whole milk set to return to school cafeterias after Trump reverses Obama-era act

Research has indicated that changes in the federal nutrition program following the Obama-era law slowed the rise in obesity among US children

The Independent UK · Jan 14

House clears whole milk for school menus - Roll Call

The House cleared a bill that would put whole milk back into K-12 schools less than a month after the Senate passed it by unanimous consent.

Roll Call · Dec 15, 2025

Free school meals are on the rise in the US − but that could change depending on who wins the 2024 presidential election

Should all U.S. public school students be able to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost, regardless of their family’s income? The federal government temporarily made that possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, some states have taken it upon themselves to make it happen on a permanent basis. The…

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2024

The growing push for school lunch reform

From floating Lunchables bans to legislative battles, those concerned about school nutrition are speaking up

Salon · Aug 8, 2024

CR wants Lunchables removed from schools

The consumer watchdog group said the kits contain high levels of sodium and high levels of harmful chemicals

Salon · Apr 14, 2024

Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus

The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards.

WEKU · Apr 10, 2024

How To Access School Meals and Food Programs For Children

Here is everything you need to know about the different free or reduced-price school food programs in the U.S.

Latin Times · Feb 8, 2024

How many US children receive a free or reduced-price school lunch?

Almost five billion free or reduced-price school lunches were served to over 30 million public school students during fiscal year 2022.

USAFacts · Oct 26, 2023

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #38

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

Ballotpedia · Nov 23, 2022