Free School Lunches Will Happen for Every Public School Student in California

Starting this fall, eating lunch at a California school will cost nothing.

All 6.2 million public school students will have the option to eat school lunch for free, regardless of family income.

Statistics show that about 60% of students in California qualify for free lunch. However, experts believe the number of kids that need help with food is significantly higher.

Schools in California reported a declining percentage of families even applying for free or reduced lunch at school. So, this? This is good for families!

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School officials, lawmakers, anti-hunger organizations and parents are applauding it as a pioneering way to prevent the stigma of accepting free lunches and feed more hungry children.https://t.co/36Bol0bliX

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) July 20, 2021