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D.C. Public Schools aim to make sure that lunch shaming doesn't occur. (Courtesy photo)

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D.C. Schools Say No to Lunch Shaming

by Stacy M. Brown May 17, 2017October 30, 2020

It happens across the country: children either cannot afford to or don’t have the money to pay for their school lunch.

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue eats lunch with students at Catoctin Elementary School in Leesburg, Va. (Courtesy of USDA)

Trump Administration Curtails Obama School-Meal Initiative

by WI Guest Author May 3, 2017October 30, 2020

Another Food Fight? Congress Mulls School Meal Standards

by Reporter II September 19, 2015October 30, 2020

Food Giants Call Truce with Michelle Obama

by Washington Informer September 2, 2015October 30, 2020

Congress Relaxes Whole Grain Standards for Schools

by Washington Informer December 10, 2014October 30, 2020

School Officials Try Healthier Cafeteria Options

by Washington Informer July 15, 2014October 30, 2020

First Lady Responds to School Meal Critics

by Washington Informer May 28, 2014October 30, 2020