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Free and Reduced Lunch program
The National School Lunch Act began in 1946. Provides students with a lunch for free or at a reduced price. Based on family income. -
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Food and Nutrition
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Milk Program
Began in Chicago in 1940. Was made part of the Child Nutrition Act in 1960. Provided needy children with a low price pint of whole milk. -
Child and Adult Care Food Program
This program provides healthy meals and snacks to adults and children in public and private non-profit facilities. It also provides snacks for children in afterschool care and emergency shelters. -
Summer Lunch Programs
Offers students the option of having a healthy meal in the summer whether they go to summer school or not. -
Breakfast Program
Began as a pilot project and was made permanent in 1975. Provides students with a healthy breakfast at a free or reduced price. Based on family income. -
Department of Defense Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program