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The Latest Breaking News from the National School Lunch Program

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

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

Trump administration ‘villainizes’ immigrant families with misleading directive on food aid

Experts warn new directive could deter families from accessing food assistance, despite no changes to eligibility rules

The Guardian - US

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Lunchables Pulled from Public School Lunches Due to Plummeting Demand After Damning Report on Harmful Ingredients

Months after Consumer Trends revealed Lunchables contained high levels of sodium and lead, Kraft Heinz has pulled them from the National School Lunch Program, citing low demand.

Latin Times

How many people receive government assistance?

In 2022, around one in three Americans was enrolled in at least one government assistance program, including nearly half of all American kids.

USAFacts

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

The growing push for school lunch reform

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

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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

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

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

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.

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