free meals
Coverage of free meals in the Nexus archive.
- Cheatham County school meal prices rising 25 cents, leaving some families paying hundreds more each year
Cheatham County Schools is increasing student and adult meal prices by 25 cents due to rising food and supply costs. The new prices, effective this summer, set student breakfast at $3 and lunch at $4 per meal. Parents, particularly those with multiple children, report significant financial strain, with one family estimating over $400 monthly costs. The district has not responded to questions about the increase.
- Major US airline cuts free meals for economy passengers — hungry travelers now must preorder and pay
A major US airline has eliminated free meals for economy passengers, requiring them to preorder and pay. Passengers are now left with empty tray tables due to this policy change.
- Anxiety mounts as LAUSD families await word of strike and closed schools Tuesday
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) families are anxiously awaiting a decision on a potential strike and school closures on Tuesday, April 14. Many are scrambling to arrange child care and access free meals in preparation for a possible walkout.