You can help #SupportSchoolMeals
Why are meals FREE?
The most nutritious foods kids eat are from schools.* That's why the U.S. Department of Agriculture now allows any child age 18 and under to receive free meals from schools and community sites until June 30, 2022.**
Why eat FREE school meals?
School Nutrition Departments are working tirelessly to offer meals, but they need students to participate in order to continue receiving funding from the USDA. Your school district may need your help to keep feeding students who rely on free meals for their daily nutrition.
Free school meals can also give your family a hand during these difficult times by:
Ready to #SupportSchoolMeals?
- Check to see if your school district offers free meals.
- Share the #SupportSchoolMeals video and social media images to get your community involved.
- Get additional school year 21-22 school meal resources from USDA’s Team Nutrition.
*Na M. Disparities in Diet Quality in School-Age Children—Opportunities and Challenges. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(4):e215358. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.5358
**This program is set to run through June 30, 2022 or until available funding runs out in your district.