Elko County, Nevada school lunch participation drops after subsidy ends, impacting food service contractor.

In Elko County, Nevada, school lunch participation has dropped significantly after state subsidies ended, with the Elko County School District reporting reduced meal servings. Financial losses from unpaid lunch bills are impacting their food service contractor. Meanwhile, a U.S. Senate hearing emphasized the importance of school meal programs in combating child hunger, urging expansion of access to meals for all students and discussing the Summer EBT program for low-income families.

September 18, 2024
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