Universal School Meals Should Continue, and Grow.

By: Michele Wu

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USAFacts. (2023, October 26). How Many US Children Receive a Free or Reduced-Price School Lunch? https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-us-children-receive-a-free-or-reduced-price-school-lunch/#:~:text=Home%20%2F%20Education%20%2F%20Articles%20%2F%20How,School%20Lunch%20Program%20.

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