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jimfields33

(19,382 posts)

3. Yep.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #2)

Sun Dec 24, 2023, 05:20 AM

Dec 2023

I just think a lunch program makes it harder for parents. Give them state money to buy good nutritional food at their convenience. If this is a success, hopefully it will go nationwide. Parents are busy enough without having to run to school back and forth everyday.

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Iowa will not participate in federal summer meal program for low-income children [View all] TexasTowelie Dec 2023 OP

The state has their own program focused on nutrition jimfields33 Dec 2023 #1

If the money can be used for nutrition rather than administrative expenses, TexasTowelie Dec 2023 #2

Yep. jimfields33 Dec 2023 #3

Sounds like a better program entirely then the federal one ColinC Dec 2023 #4

heartless bastards duckworth969 Dec 2023 #5