/tags/free-lunch-programs Free lunch programs en-US Copyright Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:37:39 GMT /education/2024-10-19/state-lawmakers-push-to-expand-free-school-meals-program-for-all-in-oregon Though a large majority of public schools feed students free breakfast and lunch, 65 do not, something Democratic lawmakers hope to change. Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:37:39 GMT /education/2024-10-19/state-lawmakers-push-to-expand-free-school-meals-program-for-all-in-oregon Ben Botkin /education/2024-06-27/ashland-school-district-launches-expanded-free-lunch-program For the first time ever, the Ashland School District will have free lunch programs during both the summer and upcoming school year. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:40:21 GMT /education/2024-06-27/ashland-school-district-launches-expanded-free-lunch-program James Kelley /children-and-family/2024-03-17/oregon-legislature-greenlights-federal-summer-food-program-for-income-eligible-kids Oregon is set to participate in a new federal summer food program that could benefit nearly 300,000 kids across the state. Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:18:05 GMT /children-and-family/2024-03-17/oregon-legislature-greenlights-federal-summer-food-program-for-income-eligible-kids Alejandro Figueroa /education/2023-12-29/oregon-school-districts-seek-to-use-federal-guidance-to-expand-free-meal-access Oregon school districts have until Dec. 31 to apply for a waiver to take advantage of the increased eligibility for the current school year. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 22:35:08 GMT /education/2023-12-29/oregon-school-districts-seek-to-use-federal-guidance-to-expand-free-meal-access Elizabeth Miller /education/2022-08-29/healthier-options-on-the-menu-as-california-begins-providing-free-meals-for-all-students Egg white breakfast wraps, vegetarian ramen, gumbo, glazed carrots and organic cheeseburgers aren’t just trendy restaurant offerings — they’re on some of the breakfast and lunch menus at California schools. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:38:56 GMT /education/2022-08-29/healthier-options-on-the-menu-as-california-begins-providing-free-meals-for-all-students Ali Tadayon /education/2022-08-27/oregon-school-administrators-worry-families-could-be-caught-off-guard-by-end-of-free-meals-for-all-students Many Oregon students may no longer have access to free meals, as they did during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sat, 27 Aug 2022 17:50:59 GMT /education/2022-08-27/oregon-school-administrators-worry-families-could-be-caught-off-guard-by-end-of-free-meals-for-all-students Joni Auden Land /education/2022-06-28/free-summer-meals-available-for-oregon-children-amid-changes-to-federal-rules Schools across Oregon are providing free summer meals to anyone 18 and under, but a federal waiver for free meals ends June 30, putting the future of universal free school lunches in jeopardy. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:48:15 GMT /education/2022-06-28/free-summer-meals-available-for-oregon-children-amid-changes-to-federal-rules Elizabeth Miller