This school year, the maximum U.S. Department of Agriculture reimbursement rate per meal for students eligible for free lunch is $4.85.
“So, for less than what you'd pay for a latte, schools have to put together a complete meal that includes milk and fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein,” said Diane Pratt-Heavner with the national nonprofit School Nutrition Association.
And it doesn’t just cover food. That $4.85 also has to pay for the kitchen staff, tools, culinary training and cooking equipment…
https://www.kcur.org/environment-agriculture/2026-10-19/school-lunch-strains-high-food-costs
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