How many US children receive free or reduced-price school lunch?
Nearly three-quarters of all school lunches are served free or at a reduced price.
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Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia are enrolled in the program, called SUN Bucks, which doles out $120 for each eligible child
Free summer meal programs at school districts across the Capital Region
Classes may be out for students across the Capital Region, but several districts are still working to provide meals for children in need.
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