School lunch

A new report from the Food Research & Action Center shows that thousands of Hoosier kids missed out on free summer meals in 2022.

Fewer Hoosier kids take advantage of free summer meals, despite ongoing hunger challenges

A new Food Research & Action Center report shows decline in breakfasts and lunches served in Indiana.

MCCSC places referendum on ballot, school lunch increases 25 cents

Holden Abshier

The board also approved a project resolution and preliminary bond resolution for a $13 million investment in buses, technology, equipment, and site improvements around the district.

Families will receive additional food stamp benefits based on the average number of school days missed by students in Indiana during the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of school meals.

MCCSC workers battle breaks in the supply chain to feed students

Amid nationwide supply chain issues, schools within the Monroe County Community School Corporation have been working together to make sure students have something to eat when they walk into the school cafeteria.

Koeneman said staffing shortages are at critically low levels, and that volunteers are needed to help prepare meals for students.

'We're Scrambling': Food Delays, Shortages Force Schools To Explore New Meal Options

Jeanie Lindsay

Chicken, yogurt, and whole grains are some of the items schools are struggling to find as large food suppliers continue lagging behind because of positions that continue to go unfilled.

Students at Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School in Belmond, Iowa, unpack their lunches in their classroom, where they eat now because of pandemic social distancing requirements.

In An Autumn Of Uncertainties, More Kids Can Rely On Free School Lunches

Kayte Young

Over During the summer, schools and other community sites that offer children free meals saw soaring demand. Now school’s in session, and this term, at least, meals remain free for all kids. the summer, schools and other community sites that offer children free meals saw soaring demand. Now school’s in session, and this term, at least, meals remain free for all kids.