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Granting Snow Days Sometimes Means Only Meal for Some

Snow days seem great to students, but did you know for many, that means they won’t have access to a meal they otherwise would have at school?

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hunger1.jpgMany think granting a snow day is related to road conditions, but many schools are hesitant due to options at home. The Agriculture Department has stated that 20 million students receive a free lunch and over 11.5 million receive free breakfast at school. Read more here in the full Washington Post article