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School lunch is essential to a students health and well-being, especially for students whose families are low-income.

For two years during the pandemic, every child in public school got free breakfast and free lunch, but the federal government didn’t renew the program for the 2022-23 school year and middle-class families, dealing with inflation, are starting to feel the pinch.

WASHINGTON — More than 50 House of Representatives members have signed on to support extending free school meals to all students for the current academic year.

MASSENA — A congressman who represents New York’s 25th Congressional District is calling for free meals for all students.

As the summer closes and the newest school year is set to begin, dairy consumption is on the rise. From ice cream sales, to the newest legislation in federal law,

Local experts and parents share their concerns about paying for school lunches and keeping students well-fed during uncertain economic times.

As the summer closes and the newest school year is set to begin, dairy consumption is on the rise. From ice cream sales, to the newest legislation in federal law,

Summer is fast coming to a close, so WTAE Channel 4 is helping you get ready for back-to-school.

Hosted by varying school districts, Summer Meals Programs gave out free breakfast and lunch to anyone in the community, free of application.

If you're worried about covering the cost of packing your child's lunch every day, or paying for meals offered at school, there are two ways districts participate in the school meal program.