Budget Cuts, School Meal

Congressional Budget Cuts Threaten Free School Meals for Millions
More than 12 million children could lose access to federally subsidized free school meals if Congress changes program requirements.
How a Republican plan to cut universal free school meals could affect 12 million students
House Republicans want to scale back federal spending on universal free school meals as part of a broader reduction in social programs. Critics of their plan say it would hurt budgets for both school districts and families.
USDA budget cuts threaten meal programs for school children, seniors
Advocates warn that recent federal budget cuts could have a significant impact on school children, families and seniors who rely on meal programs.
Free meals for students could be impacted by federal budget cuts
More than 31,000 north country students could potentially be impacted by proposed changes to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), the program that allows districts to offer free meals to students.
Free school meals for thousands in WA at stake as Congress eyes budget
As Congress contemplates reduced funding for free school meals, Washington lawmakers punted on a measure to make lunch and breakfast available for all students.
93,000 New Jersey kids may lose free school meals in Congress, Project 2025 cuts; see list
Proposed federal budget cuts could eliminate free school lunches for tens of thousands of kids in New Jersey. See if your school is impacted here.
USDA halts more than $1B in funding for local food banks, schools
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it has nixed more than $1 billion in funding for local food banks and schools ...
Loyalty programs, budget meals and more: Readers share tips for saving on groceries
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2025 Budget Stakes: Proposals Would Reduce Children’s Access to School Meals and Other Food Assistance
In seeking deep cuts through a fast-track budget process, Republican lawmakers could soon advance proposals that would take ...
'We are concerned.' How cuts to federal food programs could impact Stark County programs
Stark and Summit County nonprofits that help people facing food insecurity fear cuts in funding could leave their programs starved for resources.
Jailhouse crock: Woke NYC Councilwoman Gale Brewer wants pricey ‘farm-to-table’ meals for Rikers inmates
Lefty Manhattan Councilwoman Gale Brewer is pushing the city to feed jailbirds “farm-to-table” meals, like ones served up at ...
Fairfax Co. leaders weigh possible plans for meals tax to offset $300 million budget shortfall
Facing a nearly $300 million budget shortfall for the next fiscal year, Fairfax County leaders are mulling over the decision ...
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Free Printable Frugal Meal Planner
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