Who Funds School Lunches in the US?
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According to the Food Research & Action Center, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provided 4.9 billion meals to more than 27 million children in 2022 alone, raising the question: Who funds school lunches in the US and how is this massive effort managed?. This complex system involves multiple layers of government, special provisions for high-needs areas, and other creative revenue streams to ensure students have access to nutritious meals.
