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School Meal Programs Face Crisis Amid Funding Cuts

4/13/2025

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School meal programs across the U.S. are grappling with financial challenges as policy shifts from the Trump administration lead to canceled federal funding and rising food prices due to global tariffs. In Craven County, North Carolina, schools are feeling the pinch after the USDA ended a vital pandemic-era program, prompting advocates to rally Congress for urgent support and increased funding.

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Story summary

School meal programs across the U.S. are grappling with financial challenges as policy shifts from the Trump administration lead to canceled federal funding and rising food prices due to global tariffs. In Craven County, North Carolina, schools are feeling the pinch after the USDA ended a vital pandemic-era program, prompting advocates to rally Congress for urgent support and increased funding.