The rising cost of food combined with surging demand for affordable meal programs is putting pressure on school districts and non-profits aiming to serve up meals for students who need them most. school districts that provide their own meal programs echo Kam's concerns about the rising cost of food. He says the line for meal programs last year was longer than he'd expected. government announced its commitment to invest almost $64 million in 60 school districts across the province, and part of the money will go to meal programs. chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food said it welcomes the province's one-time investment, which it says will support the expansion of school meal programs.

Source: CBC News September 04, 2022 23:32 UTC