) - Summer break is finally here, but the loss of school work for the next few months also means the loss of something completely different - free or reduced-price meals.
Unfortunately, Alabama will not have the program this summer because the budget was already set when lawmakers received word of the new program. “It’s a very modest amount but every bit helps,” Lester said. “This is one of the hardest times for children who struggle with hunger and that $120 can make a huge difference in their lives so that’s why we were pushing so hard and we were grateful to see that Alabama will be adopting the program next year.”
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