Arizona School District highlights the benefits of free lunch

The video discusses the expansion of free lunch programs in schools, highlighting their role in reducing meal debt stigma and improving student focus. It features Tulleson, Arizona, where the Community Eligibility Provision Program provides free meals, easing financial burdens on families. The video emphasizes the importance of nutrition in education, noting that school meals are often the healthiest for children. Personal stories from cafeteria workers and families illustrate the positive impact of these programs.

What is one of the main benefits of expanding free lunch programs in schools?

• Reducing the number of school days

• Eliminating the need for school uniforms

• Helping students focus better on learning

• Increasing the number of school subjects

Who is Linda Rubalcabla and what is her role in the school lunch program?

• A teacher who supervises lunch breaks

• A cafeteria worker with 38 years of experience

• A student who benefits from free lunches

• A principal who manages school budgets

What is the Community Eligibility Provision Program?

• A federal initiative offering free meals to schools in low-income areas

• A local charity event to raise funds for school meals

• A program that provides free meals to all students in high-income areas

• A state-funded project for building new cafeterias

How many states currently have permanent programs providing free meals regardless of income?

• Eight

• Five

• Twelve

• Ten

According to the School Nutrition Association, what is the typical cost of a school lunch in high schools?

• $3.50

• $3.05

• $2.50

• $4.00