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California Becomes First to Provide Free Meals to All Public School Students

August 14, 2022
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All public school students in California will have access to free breakfast and lunch at school this year under a new state program. The Universal Meals Program makes California the first state to launch a statewide meal program. The state has about 6 million public school students. The new program dovetails with the federal National…

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LA County Offering Free Lunches to Kids at Libraries and Parks This Summer

June 14, 2022
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Los Angeles County is providing free lunches to kids at libraries and parks during summer months when they are away from school, officials announced on June 13. “Lunch at the Library keeps children nourished during the summer months, helping to ensure that families have access to wholesome meals,” the LA County Library stated on the…

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Stray Dogs Know This Shop Prepares Free Meals, So They Wait Patiently for Their Turn

April 10, 2022
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Gerardo Ortiz’s mother taught him to always help those most in need. So when a hungry, stray dog appeared at his restaurant, Ajilalo, one night hoping for a scrap of food, Ortiz did what many other people would not do. Instead of chasing her away, the young Peruvian gave the overjoyed dog a meal. Unsurprisingly, the…

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