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Federal Government Ends COVID-19 Meal Program in Schools

Superindent at the Heartland cafeteriaThe U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that it is returning to pre-pandemic rules requiring families to apply for free and reduced lunch, rather than allowing all K-12 students to receive free meals.

Families must once again apply for the income-based free and reduced meals for the 2022-23 school year.

We invite you to listen to this week’s episode of the Supercast podcast, which provides important information all parents need to know about school breakfast and lunch for the upcoming school year.