National School Lunch & Breakfast Programs
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public, nonprofit private schools, and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost, or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946. In addition, sponsors of NSLP may also choose to offer School Breakfast and the After School Snack Programs. The Special Milk Program is available for children who do not have access to lunch.
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Review Documents
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School Meal Program Reviewed Review Date Ada County Juvenile Detention Center September 10, 2024 Marsing Joint School District October 30, 2024
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School Meal Program Reviewed Review Date 5-County Juvenile Detention & Youth Rehab Center October 18, 2021 Cambridge School District October 13, 2021 Clark County School District October 19, 2021 Fremont County School District October 21, 2021 Horseshoe Bend School District October 12, 2021 Idaho Juvenile Corrections Center #2607 October 18, 2021 McCall-Donnelly Joint School District October 13, 2021 New Plymouth School District October 12, 2021 Ririe School District October 20, 2021 Sugar Salem School District October 20, 2021
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