One study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that low-income families pay 60 cents in processing fees for each dollar they spend on school lunches. School districts are encouraged ...
Effective trade policy is important for achieving the free meals program’s local agriculture goals. Price volatility and global-to domestic price transmission are major concerns for commodities like ...
USDA grants make sure that Idaho schools can provide their students with an extra helping of fresh produce. Pamela Murray is the overseer for the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program for the Idaho ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new federal rule will stop schools from charging low-income families fees when electronically depositing funds in their lunch accounts. The federal rule won’t go into ...
The USDA set a rule banning schools from charging processing fees on school lunch accounts for low-income families. The rule is set to take effect in 2027.