Schools and child-feeding sites are bracing for rising costs and supply disruptions as federal meal subsidies run out in weeks.
The food assistance, in the form of Agriculture Department waivers authorized since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, allows schools and child-feeding programs to distribute meals free to kids regardless of family income, and receive federal reimbursement. The waivers expire June 30—barring congressional action to renew them…
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Statement by Dr. Katie Wilson, Executive Director, Urban School Food Alliance on USDA Announcement of Support for Nation’s School Lunch Programs
Jun 28, 2023
Contact: Scott Carter: 571-359-1042, [email protected] Alex Rodriguez: 805-331-7764, [email protected]...
Urban School Food Alliance joins National Organization Letter to Congress on Expiring Reimbursements Rates for School Meals
Jun 27, 2023
The Urban School Food Alliance has joined several other national organizations in the attached letter to leaders...
Resolution to Support Nutrition Standards
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