The National School Lunch program exists to serve low - income children (those receiving federal meal subsidies), and among that group, participation has actually increased. (thelunchtray.com)
The cost of complying with new federal meal guidelines that call for more fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, and less salt, may well force cash - strapped schools to raise the price of lunch and breakfast. (theslowcook.com)
This USDA initiative targets «competitive foods,» which are all foods and beverages sold to students on campus during the school day, typically through vending machines, a la carte lunch lines and in student stores, other than those meals reimbursable under federal meal programs. (prweb.com)