March 14, 2024

With the USDA's expanded Community Eligibility Provision, students at qualifying schools nationwide, including over 30 in Mesa, Ariz., now receive free hot meals, easing financial burdens for families and ensuring students' nutritional needs are met to aid in classroom focus. The provision's lowered poverty threshold to 25% has increased accessibility, benefiting over 3,000 schools across the country and offering relief to families on the brink of eligibility.