The program reflects the Biden administration’s attempts to nearly stamp out child poverty. Author: JOSH BOAK Associated Press Published: 7:36 AM CDT April 26, 2021 Updated: 9:09 AM CDT April 26, 2021 WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is expanding a program to feed as many as 34 million schoolchildren during the summer months, using funds from the coronavirus relief package approved in March. The Agriculture Department is announcing Monday that it will continue through the summer a payments program that replaced school meals because the pandemic left many children with virtual classes. Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday. That adds up to $375 per child over the summer months.