Class is almost in session for students across Jeff Davis Parish. That means, parents and students are gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year, which starts on Friday. Nutrition experts are working ...

The difference between the number of children who eat school lunch versus school breakfast represents an opportunity to ...

A growing number of states have implemented free lunches for all students in recent years, making the school year easier for families who are food insecure. But the summer is a different story. While ...

A permanent national Universal Free Meals program such as the one supported by the USDA during the pandemic would ensure that all students receive nutritionally balanced meals to address food ...

So what makes up the $326 billion Title IV of the farm bill? Here's a look at the 16 nutrition-related programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The National School Lunch Program is ...

If your household income is at or near the federal poverty level, there are government programs to help you. The programs ...