Universal Meal News Today

The Kern County Superintendent of Schools has announced that all students will be served meals at no charge throughout the upcoming school year through California's Universal Meal Program.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) has become the first public hospital system in the U.S. to introduce Universal Meals.

All students throughout the Coachella Valley's public schools will now have access to free meals. Desert Sands Unified School District is the latest to offer meals regardless of income.

Ali Tadayon/Edsource At the start of the pandemic, Crespi Middle School teacher Sierra Barton volunteered to pass out food at West Contra Costa Unifieds Pinole Valley High School. Ali Tadayon/Edsource At the start of the pandemic, Crespi Middle School teacher Sierra Barton volunteered to pass out food at West Contra Costa Unifieds Pinole Valley High School. April 8, 2021 As students gradually return to classrooms, advocates and lawmakers say it’s more important than ever to provide free mea...