College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Food Science & Human Nutrition
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What are the benefits of free school meals? Here's what the research says.

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Despite being a highly developed nation, the U.S. is experiencing a rise in children experiencing poverty and hunger — a rise that could be reduced by ensuring that every student receives free meals at school, experts say. 

A recent report from the Census Bureau reveals that the child poverty rate skyrocketed from 5.2% in 2021 to 12.4% in 2022. One catalyst for this shift was the expiration of the Read more...

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