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MERCED, Calif. -- With food prices, inflation, and food insecurity on the rise in California, leaders in education are taking action.
Beginning this school year, California will be the first state to implement the Universal Meals program, providing free meals to all schoolchildren.
The program will make sure all kids have access to free meals at school.
It's a big win for the district and the students.
Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) got a head start. Because of the need, the district was already serving free breakfast and lunch, taking the pressure off students in the lunch line.
Now, across the state, instead of worrying about packing a lunch, students can get yummy options at no cost.
On average, 1 out of every 5 Californians does not know where their next meal will come from.
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This should've been the norm for all states.
Beginning this school year, California will be the first state to implement the Universal Meals program, providing free meals to all schoolchildren.
The program will make sure all kids have access to free meals at school.
It's a big win for the district and the students.
Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) got a head start. Because of the need, the district was already serving free breakfast and lunch, taking the pressure off students in the lunch line.
Now, across the state, instead of worrying about packing a lunch, students can get yummy options at no cost.
On average, 1 out of every 5 Californians does not know where their next meal will come from.
California to become 1st state to offer free school lunches for all students
Starting this school year, instead of worrying about packing a lunch, students across California can get yummy options at no cost.
This should've been the norm for all states.
