Are School Lunches Being Cut? Unpacking Recent Policy and Funding Shifts
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In March 2025, the USDA canceled approximately $1 billion in funding for programs that sourced local food for schools and food banks, leaving many to wonder: are school lunches being cut?. The answer is complex, involving the expiration of temporary pandemic-era programs, new funding cuts, and contentious policy proposals that vary significantly by location.
