USDA Extends Free School Meal Program Through December
September 1, 2020
The USDA had extended to Dec. 31 the summer meal program in schools, implemented in March because of the novel coronavirus pandemic and provides free meals to families regardless of whether they qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Parts of the program had been set to expire, but school officials, advocacy groups and others objected because of the ongoing hardships faced by families during the pandemic.